Councillor Alan Griffiths
Email: alan.griffiths@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 4 of 9
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee was scheduled to meet on 20 May 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for a retail park, a waste management facility, a school, and a goods yard. The committee was also expected to discuss an application for temporary planning permission for the continued use of a hotel.
Local Development Committee - Monday 12th May 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Local Development Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 12th May 2025, at Newham Town Hall. The agenda included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on a planning application concerning a property on Prince Regent Lane. The committee was also expected to note advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.
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.
Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23rd April 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the Special Educational Needs (SEND) strategic improvement plan, the virtual school annual report, and the performance dashboard. Councillors reviewed progress on SEND services, scrutinised the virtual school's work, and monitored data across children and young people's services. The commission also discussed adding schools for SEND and passenger transport to next year's work plan.
Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 17th April 2025 7.00 p.m.
This meeting has been postponed.
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: 41
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 1