Councillor John Morris

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

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 28 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 approved the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood on land at Knights Road, Silvertown, comprising 1,667 homes, commercial, and industrial spaces, alongside significant public realm improvements and flood defence upgrades. They also approved the construction of 176 new homes at 10-11 Brunel Street and 36-48 Shirley Street in Canning Town, featuring 35% affordable housing. Additionally, the committee granted permission for the refurbishment and extension of the Holiday Inn Express at 1-3 Silvertown Way, adding 153 bedrooms, and the redevelopment of 1 Stansfeld Road, Beckton, to provide 79 new homes, though this latter application was deferred for further information regarding developer profit, grant applications, and housing mix.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved the application for the Good Hotel in Royal Victoria, despite some objections regarding its scale and impact on the docks. They also approved amendments to the plans for 36 New Barn Street in Plaistow, which will allow the development to meet Passivhaus standards. Finally, the committee approved reserved matters for Phase 1 of the Pudding Mill Lane development in Stratford, which will deliver a significant number of new homes, including a high proportion of affordable housing.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 9.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a new Director of Community Safety and Integrated Enforcement. The meeting's agenda focused on the interview process and the recommendation for this key senior role.

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.