John Morris - Councillor for Newham (Plaistow West and Canning Town East)

Councillor John Morris

Labour & Co-Operative Plaistow West and Canning Town East Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways and Sustainable Transport

Email: John.Morris@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Pensions Committee (Member) Council (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Vice-Chair, Member)

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Activity Timeline

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Council Member

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Working Group, a response to a Best Value Notice, and a review of political proportionality. Members were also expected to address questions from the public and fellow councillors, and to consider two motions relating to free school meals and environmental safety.

July 14, 2025
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.

The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.

May 22, 2025
Council

Council - Monday 28th April 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 28 April 2025 focused on the theme of Our Young People, Our Future. Councillors discussed and approved a report outlining the council's commitment to young people, debated motions related to youth services and safety, and heard updates from partner organisations and cabinet members. The council also approved the submission of a new local plan.

April 28, 2025
Council

Council - Monday 24th March 2025 7.30 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 24 March 2025 included discussions on belonging and inclusion in Newham, and the adoption of a reviewed statement of licensing policy. The council also agreed to provide Councillor Mohammed Gani with a dispensation for non-attendance at meetings until 20 October 2025 due to ill health.

March 24, 2025
Pensions Committee

Pensions Committee - Thursday 13th March 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Committee noted updates on the Pension Fund Business Plan, the Investment Strategy, and the Pension Administration. The Committee also approved a new Breaches of the Law Policy and adopted a new Communications Policy.

March 13, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 0