Councillor Susan Masters
Email: susan.masters@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
298 meetings · Page 1 of 60
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.00 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to convene to consider the appointment of a new Director of Adult Social Care. The meeting's agenda indicates that the primary focus will be on interviewing candidates for this senior role, with a recommendation to be made following these interviews.
Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's Best Value Self-Assessment, the strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, and to review the draft Annual Scrutiny Report. Key decisions included noting the council's progress assessment and the Delivering Best Value for Residents Plan 2026/27
, and the committee's agreement to delegate authority to the Chair to finalise the Annual Scrutiny Report.
Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.
Decisions from Meetings
6 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Call-in of the Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym - Capital Fit Out
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m. - October 07, 2025
...to refer the Cabinet Decision of September 16, 2025, regarding the Manor Park Gym capital fit-out back to Cabinet for reconsideration due to concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.
Decision approved
Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures
From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025
...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.
Item Deferred
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Decision approved
CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.
Item Deferred
Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26
From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025
...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 298
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 6 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.