Councillor John Gray

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 8th October 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Staff Pension Committee met to discuss pension administration, the budget, employer admissions, and investment strategies. The committee approved the Pension Administration budget for 2025-26 and the updated Admission Policy, and also discussed freedom of information requests related to fund investments. They also agreed to attach a note about a previous adjourned meeting to the minutes of this meeting.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 17th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss hospital pressures, alcohol harm, and the council's work plan. Key decisions included noting submissions on hospital pressures and confirming the intention to examine reablement, step-down, and discharge support in a future meeting. The commission also agreed to note reports on alcohol harm and inequalities, with observations and recommendations to be recorded.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 1.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Director of Housing Services. The recommendation of the sub-committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. Councillors were also expected to declare any interests they may have in the matters being considered.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 18th July 2025 11.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health, but ultimately decided not to make an appointment. The committee interviewed two candidates, but after careful consideration, concluded that neither was suitable for the role.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.