Lewis Godfrey - Councillor for Newham (Green Street West)

Councillor Lewis Godfrey

Independent Green Street West

Email: Lewis.Godfrey@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Development Committee Council (Member) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Overview and Scrutiny Committee Budget Scrutiny Commission 2024 Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission Audit Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2nd October 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee suspended the licence of Kay Viva, a restaurant in Stratford, for two weeks so that the licence holder and Designated Premises Supervisor, Vivian Ezeagu, can receive further training in the licensing regime by a reputable training provider. The licence was suspended following complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the premises and a compliance visit that found a number of licensing breaches. Further conditions will be imposed on the licence, which will be detailed in a decision notice to be sent to all parties within five working days of the meeting.

October 02, 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 1st October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to Newham Council's proposed 'Transforming Newham for the Future' plan, subject to several recommendations intended to improve resident engagement and policy co-ordination. The committee also agreed that a report about Newham Council's Asset Management Strategy should remain confidential because it is only a draft. The committee also considered a report about the Council's climate emergency action plan, which will be considered again in more detail by other committees.

October 01, 2024
Strategic Development Committee CANCELLED

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.00 p.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.

September 17, 2024
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission POSTPONED

Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 17th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

This meeting has been postponed.

September 17, 2024
Council

Council - Monday 16th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council approved motions on the provision of public toilets in the borough, the transfer of planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to the Council, and a motion cracking down on knife crime. The Council also approved the allocation of seats on council committees, and the adoption of a revised complaints procedure. A Green motion on child poverty and a Green amendment to the London City Airport motion were both defeated.

September 16, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

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Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures

From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025

...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.

Item Deferred

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

CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025

...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.

Item Deferred

Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26

From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025

...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 9