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 15 of 16
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday 8th July 2024 1.30 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Education and Inclusion. The Sub-Committee agreed the job description for the role and that it would be advertised on the local government jobs website.
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 25th June 2024 10.00 a.m.
This meeting has been postponed.
Local Development Committee - Tuesday 25th June 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Local Development Committee met on 25 June 2024 and approved planning permission for a new co-living scheme in Stratford and for a new block of flats in Forest Gate.
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.
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.
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