Dr John Whitworth - Councillor for Newham (West Ham)

Councillor Dr John Whitworth

Labour & Co-Operative West Ham Cabinet Member for Air Quality, Climate Emergency & Environment

Email: john.whitworth@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointment Committee Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.

Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.

November 18, 2025
Council Member

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.

November 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Executive Response to Scrutiny Call-In of People Powered Places programme 2025 - 2027 decision of 4th Feb 2025

From: Call In, Cabinet - Monday 24th February 2025 2.00 p.m. - February 24, 2025

...to uphold the decision made on 4 February 2025 to continue the People Powered Places programme for two years, allocating £1.6 million of NCIL funding, with £200,000 for each of the eight Community Neighbourhoods, while also noting the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's alternative proposals for future consideration.

Decision approved

Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to approve revisions to the Corporate Delivery Plan and the revised Performance Framework, including updates to Key Performance Indicators, to better align with funding, feasibility, and the Council's strategic priorities for 2025/26.

Decision approved

Stratford Island- Lease reorganisation and development agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to enter into new leases with the current leaseholder to allow comprehensive redevelopment of Stratford Island in line with Community Wealth Building objectives, including an option for Newham Council to relocate to Morgan House.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 84