Councillor Dr John Whitworth
Email: john.whitworth@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Council of Newham is holding an extraordinary meeting. The agenda includes receiving apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and considering nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards.
Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The council is scheduled to discuss a review of its constitution, changes to committee membership, and the appointment of independent members to the Audit and Governance Committee. Members will also consider motions related to Newham becoming a borough of sanctuary, supporting carers, and responsible immigration policies.
Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.
Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.
Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.
Decisions from Meetings
77 decisions · Page 6 of 16
Delivering Best Value For Our Residents
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to address a Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, the Cabinet noted the implications, the Council's response, the strengthening of the Newham Transformation & Improvement Board, and the plan for regular updates following quarterly meetings with MHCLG to deliver best value for residents.
For Determination
Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Connect to work Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to accept £5.47 million in Connect to Work grant funding from Local London to support residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment between June 2025 and March 2030, and to delegate authority for accepting additional funding and revising the delivery plan.
For Determination
Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... the Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030, outlining the strategy and action plan for inclusive economic growth in the borough, was approved.
For Determination
Independent Living Support Service - Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to extend current purchasing arrangements to October 6, 2025, establish a five-Lot Independent Living Support Service Framework Agreement commencing on that date, delegate authority for contract extensions and procurements under the agreement, and award contracts to specific suppliers under each Lot and sub-category.
For Determination
July Finance Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... to proceed with a public consultation by the autumn to seek views on which services should be prioritised, and to find more savings, including through zero-based budgeting, to reduce the budget gap.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 77