Matthew Morrow - Councillor for Greenwich (Plumstead Common)

Councillor Matthew Morrow

Labour and Co-operative Plumstead Common

Email: matthew.morrow@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Schools Forum (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting (Committee Member) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel of Greenwich Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the borough's approach to mental health and its progress towards becoming an age-friendly community. The panel also reviewed the council's food response strategy and the Director of Public Health's annual report on health inequalities.

January 29, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of changes to the Council's Constitution regarding Directorate Schemes of Authorisation. Several motions were also presented, including one to oppose detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, one calling for modernising national gambling legislation, and one addressing the council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Schools Forum is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the upcoming financial year and review the current financial position of various blocks within the grant. The meeting will also cover the National Funding Formula for schools and updates on specific budget allocations.

January 14, 2026
Schools Forum Committee Member

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Schools Forum is scheduled to meet remotely to discuss Dedicated Schools Grant funding, school place planning, and other related matters. The forum is expected to review updates on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for both the current and upcoming financial years, including specific blocks for central school services and high needs. Additionally, school place planning and the capital programme for the coming years are also scheduled to be discussed.

December 17, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Statement of Accounts

From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+

From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Recommendations Approved

Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27

From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27

From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2026/27 Budget and Rent Setting

From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved a 4.8% increase in council home rents, a 5.3% increase in tenant service charges, and other rent and charge adjustments to partially mitigate financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account, while also agreeing to various cost-saving measures and funding allocations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 76