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.
83 meetings · Page 2 of 17
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss three planning applications. The committee was scheduled to consider proposals for a new residential building at Royal Wharf, an extension to a hotel on Dockside Road, and variations to an existing planning permission for residential units on New Barn Street.
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.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss the revised terms of reference for the committee and to consider the Annual Governance Statement for 2024/2025. The committee was also scheduled to review the final statement of accounts for 2024/25 and the external auditor's report.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026. The meeting's agenda included a review of the Council's Work Programme, consideration of the final budget proposals for the 2026/27 financial year, and updates from Scrutiny Commission Chairs.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th February 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider the findings and recommendations of the Budget Scrutiny Commission regarding the council's draft budget proposals for 2026/27. The committee was also set to review the council's work programme and discuss its forward plan.
Decisions from Meetings
9 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
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
Welcome and introductions
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
For Determination
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: 83
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 9