Councillor John Morris

Council - Monday, 5 October 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council convened on Thursday 30 July 2026. Key discussions included the corporate risk management framework, the assurance report from the interim monitoring officer, and the draft statement of accounts for 2025/26. The committee also reviewed the external annual audit plan for 2025/26, treasury management outturn for 2025/26, and the internal audit plan for 2026/27.

Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 13 July 2026 saw the appointment of Maria Christofi as the new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. Key discussions also included a motion to stand united against hatred and extremism, and a debate on ethical investment and divestment from companies involved in human rights violations.

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

Councillor Nate Higgins was elected as the new Chair of the Council, and Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta was elected as Vice Chair. The meeting also saw the Mayor, Forhad Hussain, announce his new Cabinet appointments.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 28th April 2026 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to approve four planning applications: the mixed-use development at Land at Knights Road, Silvertown; the residential development at Land at 10 to 11 Brunel Street and 36 to 48 Shirley Street, Canning Town; the expansion of the Holiday Inn Express, Silvertown Way; and the residential development at 1 Stansfeld Road, Beckton.