Councillor John Gray

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

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health. The recommendation of the committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest from members.

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

The Pensions Committee for Newham Council was scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 at Newham Town Hall. The agenda for the meeting included a pension administration update, a business plan update, and an investment strategy update. Some discussion of the investment strategy was expected to be held in private due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information.

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.