Councillor Terence Paul
Email: terence.paul@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
286 meetings · Page 1 of 58
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 21st April 2026 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved the mooring of a floating hotel in the Royal Docks, despite objections regarding its scale and impact on heritage assets. They also approved amendments to a residential development at 36 New Barn Street to meet Passivhaus standards, and granted reserved matters approval for Phase 1 of the Pudding Mill Lane development, which will deliver a significant number of affordable homes and community facilities.
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.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 11th March 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a new Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and its associated policies, and reviewing the council's annual audit results. The committee also discussed the council's risk management strategy and received an update on fraud investigations.
Decisions from Meetings
5 decisions
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
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
Exempt Appendices: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report Part Two
From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 286
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 5