Councillor John Gray
Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
225 meetings · Page 1 of 45
Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 3.00 p.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 21 July 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including a comprehensive review of parking and kerbside space, the council's budget monitoring, and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy. Key decisions were made regarding the approval of the terms of reference for the parking review and the adoption of the updated financial strategy.
Pensions Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.
The Pensions Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 16 July 2026 to approve the Pension Administration budget for 2026/27, finalise the onboarding of the Fund's remaining assets with the London Collective Investment Vehicle (London CIV), and approve the Pension Fund Budget and Business Plan for 2026/27. The committee also received an update on the fund's investment performance and funding position as at 31 March 2026.
Decisions from Meetings
12 decisions · Page 1 of 3
2026/27 Month 2 Budget Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - July 21, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the 2026/27 Month 2 Budget Monitoring Report on 21/07/2026. The decision noted the General Fund Revenue net forecast overspend of £5.923m, progress on MTFS Savings delivery, the forecast balanced outturn on Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital forecast position. The Cabinet also delegated responsibility for making financial arrangements for Calverton School to the Section 151 Officer.
Decision approved (subject to call-in)
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - July 21, 2026
The Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) of Newham Council approved the allocation of £1,110,770.50 to 134 People Powered Places projects on 29 April 2026. This decision also approved the withdrawal of the Plaistow Eco Hub project and continued support for the Walton Road Community Garden project for a three-month feasibility period.
Decision approved
Parking Review Terms of Reference and Scope
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - July 21, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the Terms of Reference and Scope for the Parking and Kerbside Space Review on 21/07/2026. The review will assess current parking policies and operations to ensure they remain fit for purpose, fair, and responsive to future needs. Delegated authority was granted to the Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Environment, to consider and approve updates to out-of-scope items and deferred recommendations.
Decision approved
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Resolutions Notice from the meeting held 6th July 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - July 21, 2026
The Cabinet of Newham Council resolved to note the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Resolution Notice on 21 July 2026. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee resolved to appoint Councillor Matthew Carlile as Vice-Chair and to note the minutes of a previous meeting. The Committee also made recommendations to Cabinet regarding the scope, governance, language, renaming, delegated authority, stakeholder engagement, financial impact, evidence base, kerbside use, disabled parking bays, housing estates, and signage of the Parking Review.
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Summary
- Meetings attended
- 225
- Average per month
- 1.1
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 12