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.
71 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 9.30 a.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council is scheduled to consider a new Social Value Procurement Policy, which aims to ensure that the council's spending delivers maximum benefit to residents. The meeting's agenda also includes discussions on the Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Air Quality Action Plan, and proposals for new Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to discuss the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed savings and growth allocations. Key areas for discussion included the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax setting for 2026/27, and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for the next five years. The meeting also included reports on the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Investment Strategy, and proposed changes to fees and charges.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss and make decisions on a range of important issues. Key decisions included the approval of the final budget proposals for 2026/27, which will see a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, and the merger of Odessa Infant and St. James' CofE Junior Schools. The Cabinet also agreed to commence procurement for a specialist tennis operator to manage facilities across nine parks in the borough.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 7 of 11
Affordable Homes for Newham Updated Position
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September 2025 10.30 a.m. - September 16, 2025
...to address cost increases on some schemes within the Affordable Homes for Newham programme, the Cabinet agreed to note the programme's progress, approve revised budget increases totaling £16.6m with a further £6.3m contingency allowance, and delegate authority to senior officers to negotiate contract variations.
Decision approved
Housing Services Improvement Programme - Quarterly Update including Complaints Performance Report and Resident Involvement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September 2025 10.30 a.m. - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Newham approved the adoption of a new Housing Resident Involvement Strategy, the 2024/25 Annual Complaints Self-Assessment to the Housing Ombudsman, the Corporate Response to the 2024/25 Annual Complaints Self-Assessment, and the adoption of the amended Housing Complaints Policy, while also noting the quarterly update on the Housing Services Improvement Programme and related feedback, observations, Equalities Impact Assessment, and the Annual Complaints Performance Report.
Decision approved
Independent Living Support Service - Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to extend current purchasing arrangements to October 6, 2025, establish a five-Lot Independent Living Support Service Framework Agreement commencing on that date, delegate authority for contract extensions and procurements under the agreement, and award contracts to specific suppliers under each Lot and sub-category.
For Determination
Grant Funding Award from Warm Homes Social Housing, 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to improve energy efficiency and address damp and mould issues in 359 council homes in North Woolwich, East Ham, and Canning Town, the Cabinet accepted £1,520,471 in grant funding, approved entering into related legal agreements, delegated authority for further agreements and contract awards, and authorized a procurement exercise for associated works.
For Determination
July Finance Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... to proceed with a public consultation by the autumn to seek views on which services should be prioritised, and to find more savings, including through zero-based budgeting, to reduce the budget gap.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 51