Councillor · Newham
Councillor Lakmini Shah
- 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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Stories naming Councillor Lakmini Shah
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Newham Council Faces Scrutiny Over Rising Children in Care Costs; Plans New Children's Home Councillor Lakmini Shah, Chair of Education, Children and Young People Services scrutiny commission, questioned the council's long-term strategy to secure more affordable and stable accommodation for care leavers. Councillor Stratton also inquired about the review process for high-cost placements and the policy for...
- Newham Council Buys Bikes to Cut Home-to-School Transport Costs Laura Eden, Corporate Director for Children and Young People Services, informed the committee of the pilot programme during a discussion about the council's budget. Councillor Lakmini Shah, Chair...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Lakmini was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Newham Council Reaffirms Borough of Sanctuary Status, Advocates for Responsible Immigration Policies
- Newham Council to Appoint New Audit Committee Members
- Newham Council Reviews Rules for Councillors, Political Proportionality, and Committee Appointments
- Newham to Honour Wilson & Pringle with Civic Awards
- Newham Council Debates Developer Giveaways and Affordable Housing Targets Amid Government Package Concerns