Councillor John Gray

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health, and to make a recommendation for appointment. This recommendation will then be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The Sub-Committee will also consider excluding the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

Newham Council is holding an extraordinary meeting where they will consider nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards. The council will also address standard meeting procedures such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 8 December 2025 addressed a range of issues, including community safety, pension fund investments, the council's constitution, and climate change initiatives. Councillors approved recommendations for the 2025 Civic Awards, reviewed the Just Transition Programme, and engaged in debates regarding responsible immigration policies and support for unpaid carers. Additionally, members discussed concerns about crime rates, housing standards, and the implementation of fair parking systems.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 11th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss hospital discharge and reablement, and to receive an update on the Barnsley Street Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre pilot. The commission was also scheduled to review and confirm their work programme for the next meeting.