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 2 of 25
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
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
Quarterly update to Cabinet on Housing Service Improvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to agree terms for a Voluntary Undertaking with the Regulator of Social Housing, note progress on the Council's response to the Regulator's report, and update the Housing Services Improvement Programme plan to strengthen service delivery and compliance.
Decision approved
Closure of Calverton Primary School- Statutory Consultation and Decision
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to approve the closure of Calverton Primary School on 31 August 2026 due to falling pupil numbers and an unrecoverable budget deficit.
Decision approved
Receipt of Pride in Place Impact Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m. - November 18, 2025
...to accept £1.5m in Pride in Place Impact Funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, allocate it flexibly to existing place visions across the three parliamentary constituencies, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing and Culture to manage the allocation of funding across projects.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 121