Sarah Jane Ruiz - Councillor for Newham (Custom House)

Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz

Labour & Co-Operative Custom House Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Sustainable Transport

Email: sarah.ruiz@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member, Chair) Council (Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Vice-Chair) Chief Officer Appointment Committee (Member) Local Development Committee Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 14 of 15

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee POSTPONED

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 25th June 2024 10.00 a.m.

This meeting has been postponed.

June 25, 2024
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Thursday 20th June 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 20 June 2024 to discuss several licensing applications and related issues. Key decisions included the approval of a new premises licence for Pier One and the review of existing licences for two other establishments.

June 20, 2024
Chief Officer Appointment Committee

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 18th June 2024 1.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council convened to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Public Realm. The committee reviewed the job description, candidate qualifications, and the importance of diverse recruitment panels. A decision was made to proceed with the appointment process, adhering to the council's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

June 18, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 4th June 2024 10.30 a.m.

The meeting began with the announcement of new appointments and a formal welcome to the new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Seraroos, and Deputy Cabinet Member, Councillor Madeleine Solly Pointin. The meeting also included a discussion on the Right Care Right Person initiative and the local plan regulation.

June 04, 2024
Local Development Committee

Local Development Committee - Wednesday 29th May 2024 6.30 p.m.

May 29, 2024

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: 71

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 121