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
Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 23 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the consideration of public questions, updates on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's work programme, and a report from the Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging. Additionally, the Council will review progress on the Building a Fairer Newham
initiative and address motions submitted by councillors.
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 23 of 25
Highways Contracts 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024
...to commence a procurement exercise for Highways Professional Services and a Framework Contract for Reactive Maintenance, Planned Schemes, and Works, estimated at £162m over six years, starting February 2026.
Decision approved
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024
...to adopt the latest Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) to fulfill the Council's statutory Lead Local Flood Authority function and act as the overarching flood risk management strategy.
Decision approved
46 Clova Road- Refurbishment and Single Homeless Accommodation Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024
...to proceed with the refurbishment and conversion of 46 Clova Road into single homeless accommodation, including procurement of refurbishment works, housing management and support services, acceptance of a grant, and allocation of funds from the Council's Capital Programme.
Decision approved
278 Oxlow Lane -63 Unit Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024
...to acquire the freehold interest of 63 units at 278 Oxlow Lane in Dagenham, lease the property to a third-party housing organization, and delegate authority to relevant officers to finalize the acquisition and letting arrangements.
Decision approved
HIV Prevention & Support: Permission to establish an Open Framework Agreement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024
...to establish and maintain an open access framework for HIV Prevention & Support Services for up to eight years on behalf of all Local Authorities and Health Partners across London, commence the registration process for providers to join the Framework, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Adults, Health and Communities to approve the registration of suitably qualified providers onto the Framework.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 121