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Councillor · Newham

Councillor Lakmini Shah

Labour East Ham South ward Newham
  • Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Communities
Stories naming Lakmini
7
Meetings we covered
15
Latest story
6 Oct 2026

In brief

Councillor Lakmini Shah confirmed her opposition to a motion, stating the Mayor has the power to appoint individuals and that the community neighbourhoods model was a manifesto promise. She also noted that many cabinet members and deputies were not receiving Special Responsibility Allowances. The councillor raised concerns about high placement costs for children in care and rising home to school transport costs, inquiring about council support for schools at risk of deficit. She questioned the council's long-term strategy for care leavers and the review process for high-cost placements.

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