Councillor Salim Patel

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.

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.

Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 25th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss temporary accommodation and homelessness prevention, and to review the strategic housing delivery programme. Councillor Lester Hudson, Chair of Overview and Scrutiny, was scheduled to welcome attendees and introduce the agenda.

Local Development Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee for Newham Council met on 24 November 2025, to consider a number of planning applications, including one concerning the Central Park Education & Welfare, and another concerning the Greenleafe Hotel which is located within Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area.

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.