Alan Griffiths - Councillor for Newham ( Canning Town South)

Councillor Alan Griffiths

 Labour & Co-Operative  Canning Town South

Email: alan.griffiths@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Local Development Committee Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 3 of 9

Licensing Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 26th August 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Committee for Newham Council was scheduled to meet on 26 August 2025 at East Ham Town Hall. The meeting was to include discussion of declarations of interest from committee members, and a review of the borough's Statement of Licensing Policy relating to the Gambling Act 2005.

August 26, 2025
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee Member

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.00 a.m.

July 22, 2025
Council Member

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.

July 17, 2025
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 15th July 2025 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the Carpenters Estate, modifications to previously approved plans for Glory House, and reserved matters for data centre buildings at the Former Paint Factory site. The committee was also expected to appoint a deputy chair and confirm the minutes of a previous meeting.

July 15, 2025
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

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG

From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025

...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 1