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.
78 meetings · Page 1 of 16
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 15 of 25
2025/26 Budget Setting Report: Sustaining a Fairer Newham and addressing the financial challenge ahead
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025
...to recommend a balanced budget of £496m for the 2025/26 financial year to Full Council, including an 8.99% council tax increase, changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, a capital programme, and various other financial and strategic measures.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Budget Scrutiny Commission Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025
...to note the Budget Scrutiny Commission's 2025 report and approve the Executive's response to it, as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2.
Decision approved
Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to address anti-social behaviour related to alcohol and dogs, the Cabinet agreed to implement borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Alcohol Control and Dog Control, effective from February 23, 2025, to February 22, 2028.
Decision approved
Restoration and regeneration of the Carpenters Estate; programme update
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to continue the Carpenters Estate Restoration and Regeneration scheme, including approving an updated strategy, a draft Section 106 Agreement, revisions to the residential buy backs program, an updated strategy for Phase 2, an increased budget for the James Riley Point development, and delegating authority for various related actions.
Item Called In
Investing in our Homes - Procuring Decent Homes' Works' for Tenants
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to approve Decent Homes Standard improvement works to the Council's HRA housing stock, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing & Culture to procure up to four contracts for these works, up to a total of £18 million.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 121