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Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Local Development Committee - Monday 9th March 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss two planning applications. The first concerned a waste transfer facility in Canning Town, and the second involved a change of use for a building in Stratford to a large-scale house in multiple occupation (HMO).

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss learning disabilities services in Newham and receive updates on emerging issues. The Commission noted the report on learning disabilities and resolved to consider whether any further matters require attention. The Commission also noted the absence of representation from the North East London Integrated Care Board and the Chair's intention to write to its Chair.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 13th January 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to review updates on emerging matters within the health and care system, and to consider reports on adult safeguarding in Newham and the Care Quality Commission's assurance of adult social care services. The meeting also included a review of the commission's work programme.