Paul Kitson

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 17th March 2026

The Officer Key Decision meeting scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2026 is set to consider an early works package for the refurbishment of Lady Helen Seymour House. This refurbishment is intended to create a Rough Sleeping Assessment Centre.

Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission Officer

Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 27th January 2026 6.00 p.m.

The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning housing and regeneration in Newham. Key topics included an investigation report into consumer standards compliance, the management and allocation of infrastructure funding, and the effectiveness of the council's property licensing schemes.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 25th November 2025

In a delegated Officer Key Decision, Paul Kitson, Corporate Director Inclusive Economy Housing and Culture, in consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member for Finance and Resources, approved the award of twelve corporate security contracts across four lots, for a term of four years. The decision, which was subject to call-in, aims to deliver savings of £1.8 million over the contract term, and ensure compliance with fair pay and London Living Wage (LLW) policies.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Monday 15th September 2025

In a delegated Officer Key Decision, Paul Kitson, Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing & Culture, in consultation with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Portfolio Lead for Inclusive Economy, Strategic Housing & Culture, and Conrad Hall, Corporate Director of Resources, approved land transactions related to the Pier Road Land Assembly project. This decision, made on 17 September 2025, involves acquiring long-term interests in land to the north and south of Pier Road to facilitate the construction of 350 new homes, with 127 designated for social rent. The end of the call-in period for this decision is midnight on 26 September 2025, and implementation can begin from 27 September 2025.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Friday 8th August 2025

This Officer Key Decision meeting saw the approval of a tender for Year 2 of the Stock Condition Surveys, which will inform the council's future investment requirements for its housing stock. The decision, delegated to the relevant officer, was made to ensure the council continues to meet its commitments to the Social Housing Regulator and to inform its Asset Management Strategy.