A belated report on the AGM last week in the beautiful main hall of East Ham (also referred to as Newham but disputed by West Ham) Town Hall. We are not in my view really into “pomp and circumstance” in Newham but this is the formal Annual G…Read more…
🟣 West Ham Ward Labour & Co‑op Councillors – Our First Advice Surgery of the New Term
This morning Adjoa Kwarteng and I held our first free, confidential advice surgery of the new term as your West Ham Ward Labour & Cooperative Councillors.We’re pleased to confirm that our weekly face‑to‑face surgeries will now take place at:…Read more…
Newham Cabinet Announcement – Proud to be called to serve
Yesterday evening, I was honoured to be appointed by newly elected Executive Mayor, Forhad Hussain, as his Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing. I’m grateful to Forhad for his trust and confidence, and I’m excited to work alongside him…Read more…
Bank holiday “On the Knocker” for Labour in West Ham
Today and Sunday have been another couple of “full on” campaigning days for Labour candidates and activist supporters across Newham. In West Ham, we’ve had three sessions each day, including attending community events and services. Huge than…Read more…
“On the Knocker” reminding West Hammers about their Postal Vote
A busy period and all candidates have got lots of steps in this phase of the election. My postal vote for the May 7 Election arrived at home today. Residents live busy lives and are often pleased to have a gentle reminder to exercise their democr…Read more…
Pride in West Ham with Angela Rayner
A lovely picture of Adjoa and me with Labour MP Angela Rayner in Newham, just outside West Ham Ward. I first met Angela many years ago at our UNISON conference when she was a young member but already a leading UNISON trade union rep and activist.&…Read more…
“On the knocker” during West Ham Sunset’s
We’ve been out knocking on doors in West Ham ward, chatting with residents about their issues, concerns, and how we can help. People have been really pleased to see us, valuing the chance to connect and our offer to meet face-to-face every Saturda…Read more…
Easter Weekend leafleting & Canvassing in West Ham
This Easter Weekend, the West Ham Labour team took part in a number of different religious, family and campaigning activities. We delivered leaflets only during Easter Friday and Sunday but were out knocking on doors on Saturday and today (M…Read more…
“On the knocker” next to West Ham Park
This canvass took place last Saturday, a week ago, during a street surgery next to West Ham Park. We had plenty of positive conversations with residents and noted some concerns about ASB and complex neighbour disputes. Some beautiful blossom in t…Read more…
West Ham Ward SNT Panel Meeting
The photo collage is from the recent Ward Panel meeting with local Police and residents. West Ham Councillor John Whitworth, candidate Adjoa Kwarteng, and I attended to discuss crime and community safety in the ward. These meetings are held …Read more…
“We’ve recently had a jampacked Action Day of canvassing here in West Ham! Vote Labour on May 7th! 🌹🌹”
It was a fantastic Super Saturday with three canvassing sessions and over 35 activists in West Ham ward. Huge thanks to our organisers for their support. Although there was one particularly unpleasant incident involving a non-resident, which I reported…Read more…
West Ham Ward Surgeries – in and out
This morning I cycled to Stratford Library for my West Ham Councillor surgery in Stratford Library. It was really busy and I also had 2 consecutive residents seeking advice on housing eviction notices. One was very imminent and both were not in t…Read more…
Newham Council Task & Finish report on 10 Year plan to solve the Temporary Accommodation Crisis
Yesterday, I presented a report to Full Council on the recommendations of a task and finish Group that I chaired, on the Temporary Accommodation crisis in Newham. This report was accepted unanimously. The key recommendation was that we have to hav…Read more…
Newham Full Council Meeting 18.3.24
I am a bit behind on social media posts due to full on Union and Council business but this is a picture from Monday at Newham Full Council meeting when I was asking our Guest speaker (https://twitter.com/TheIFS) about how much money UK Local Gove…Read more…
West Ham Ward Christmas Campaign: Sadiq Khan for London Labour Mayor in 2024
This morning I went to my Councillor advice surgery for local residents, then this afternoon I joined colleagues in the ward to deliver leaflets (Labour doorstep was down) for Sadiq Khan, to be re-elected as London Mayor in May 2024. We were…Read more…
Newham Council emergency motion on Gaza
I think it is important that the text of this motion passed by Newham Full Council meeting on 16 October 2023 is more widely circulated. I spoke in favour of the motion as did many of my Labour colleagues. The motion was also supported by the 3 Ne…Read more…
West Ham Ward Councillor surgeries – Saturdays 10am-1pm in Vicarage Lane Community Centre
This is a draft poster of our advice surgeries. All residents welcome, no appointment necessary. The three of us take it in turns and my next one will be a week tomorrow Saturday 4 November. Email the Mayor for an invite to her surgery. Read more…
‘How can we put an end to greenwashing? LAPFF & Smith Institute Fringe at Labour Conference 2023
This is my presentation to this fringe. Hat tip Paul Hunter from PRIC for excellent speech notes. “Thank you Clive. I am delighted to be here in Liverpool and looking forward to today’s discussion. I am John Gray, I’m councillor in Newham, I’m ch…Read more…
How can we put an end to greenwashing? Labour Party Conference fringe meeting – Sunday 8 October, 12.30-1.30 Room 25, Liverpool ACC
CHAIR
· Clive Betts MP, Chair Parliament Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Committee
SPEAKERS
· Baroness Blake of Leeds, Lords Spokesperson
Energy and Net Zero…Read more…
Local authority pension fund investment in affordable housing
This meeting of the APPG for “Local Authority Pension Funds was focused on local authority pension fund investment in social and affordable housing. To address the issue and whether there is a case for doing more, the event heard from four speakers: Cl…Read more…