Councillor Alan Griffiths

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.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 18th March 2025 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee resolved to approve all four planning applications before them. These were a Reserved Matters application for a Multi-Function Building (MFB) at the former Paint Factory and Central Thameside West, North Woolwich Road, Silvertown; a Reserved Matters application for 600 homes at Silvertown Quays, North Woolwich Road, Silvertown; a full planning application for 355 homes at 68-70 High Street, Stratford; and the correction of a Section 106 obligation concerning a previously approved hotel at London City Airport.

Council - Tuesday 4th March 2025 7.30 p.m., WITHDRAWN

Council - Thursday 27th February 2025 7.00 p.m.

Newham Council approved its annual budget for 2025/26 which included a council tax rise of 8.99%. Two amendments to the budget, one from the Newham Independent Group and one from the Green Group were rejected.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 4th February 2025 6.00 p.m.

This meeting was about deciding whether to approve three planning applications. Two of the applications had previously been approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation before those powers were transferred back to Newham Council. Councillors were also asked to consider a report on an application to change the use of two buildings at Royal Albert Dock from offices to student accommodation.