Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz
Email: sarah.ruiz@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Wednesday 18th February 2026 1.30 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss the establishment of sub-committees for the appointment of several key chief officer roles. The meeting's agenda focused on agreeing the size and membership of these sub-committees, which will be responsible for making appointments to significant positions within the council.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 1 of 25
2026/27 Draft Budget Proposals: Creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...agreed an average 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and service charge increases as set out in the report, for the purposes of scrutiny and engagement.
Decision approved (subject to call-in)
Newham Council; CQC Local Authority Assessment
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...noted the CQC report and resolved that a more comprehensive report would be presented to the Cabinet at a later date.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Scrutiny Report - Fit For Purpose? Newham’s Leisure Inequalities and The Borough’s Plans to Address Them
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the recommendations from the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on leisure inequalities and the Executive's response to those recommendations, while also partially accepting some recommendations and declining others based on considerations of best value, legal constraints, and the utilization of existing data sources.
For Determination
Capsticks LLP Investigation Report into Consumer Standards Compliance
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the final report by Capsticks LLP regarding Consumer Standards Compliance, including its recommendations, which will inform the Council's Housing Services Improvement Programme and be circulated to relevant committees, boards, and the Regulator of Social Housing.
For Determination
Hamara Ghar Refurbishment Modernisation and Retrofit Project - Revised Scope and Cost
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to award Mulalley & Co Ltd an £8.1 million contract, funded by a total £9 million budget, for the refurbishment, modernisation, and retrofit of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered housing scheme, excluding mechanical and electrical upgrades, delegating authority for budget variations to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 121