Councillor Rita Chadha
Email: Rita.Chadha@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.
The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health. The recommendation of the committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest from members.
Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Newham Council meeting on 8 December 2025 addressed a range of issues, including community safety, pension fund investments, the council's constitution, and climate change initiatives. Councillors approved recommendations for the 2025 Civic Awards, reviewed the Just Transition Programme, and engaged in debates regarding responsible immigration policies and support for unpaid carers. Additionally, members discussed concerns about crime rates, housing standards, and the implementation of fair parking systems.
Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.
Newham Council is holding an extraordinary meeting where they will consider nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards. The council will also address standard meeting procedures such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.
Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.
Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
42 decisions · Page 7 of 9
Delivering Best Value For Our Residents
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to address a Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, the Cabinet noted the implications, the Council's response, the strengthening of the Newham Transformation & Improvement Board, and the plan for regular updates following quarterly meetings with MHCLG to deliver best value for residents.
For Determination
Community Opportunities
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...to establish a four-year Community Opportunities Framework, with a possible four-year extension, valued at up to £28.2m annually (up to £4.7m for Newham), and delegated authority for supplier admission and contract awards to the Corporate Director for Adults and Health.
For Determination
Quarterly Update to Cabinet on Social Housing Improvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...the Cabinet of Newham agreed to note the progress on the Council's response to the Regulator of Social Housing's report and the plans to improve social housing services to meet regulatory consumer standards.
For Determination
LGA Action Plan Progress Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...to note the progress made on the LGA Action Plan since the December 2023 peer challenge and the October 2024 progress visit, and to acknowledge that quarterly Best Value progress reports will be presented to the Mayor and Cabinet in response to the non-statutory Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
For Determination
Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures
From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025
...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.
Item Deferred
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 42