Councillor John Morris

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 13th January 2027 7.00 p.m.

Council - Monday 14th December 2026 7.00 p.m.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 4th November 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 4 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Council's corporate risk management, internal audit progress, and the handling of complaints and reports from the Local Government Ombudsman. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on GDPR, treasury management, and contract waivers.

Council - Monday 2nd November 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on Monday 2 November 2026 discussed a range of important issues, including the adoption of the Our Newham Local Plan which sets out the borough's vision for development until 2042. The Council also addressed concerns regarding public toilet provision, with a motion passed to review and increase access to facilities, including gender-neutral options. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on the Council's approach to tackling anti-social behaviour and improving street cleanliness, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by residents in temporary accommodation.

Additional Meeting, Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday 27th October 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 27 October 2026 to discuss significant reforms to planning procedures. Key recommendations, which were to be put forward to Full Council for formal adoption, included the dissolution of the Local Development Committee, the increase in membership of the Strategic Development Committee, and the approval of new protocols for planning applications, all aimed at aligning with new national legislation. Further amendments were made to the proposed delegation of authority for constitutional changes, ensuring consultation with relevant committee chairs.