The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the council's Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement.

Contract Procedure Rules

A report from the Governance Committee concerning the council's Contract Procedure Rules is scheduled for consideration. These rules govern how the council procures goods, works, and services, ensuring fairness, transparency, and value for money.

Changes to the Constitution

The council is expected to review a report from the Monitoring Officer regarding proposed changes to the council's Constitution. The Constitution outlines the council's decision-making processes, the roles and responsibilities of councillors and officers, and the procedures for conducting council business.

Pay Policy Statement 2026/27

A report from the Chief Executive concerning the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 is listed on the agenda. This statement sets out the council's policies relating to the pay of its chief officers and the pay of its lowest-paid employees, in line with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011¹.

Dates of Council Meetings 2026/27

The Chief Executive's report on the proposed dates for council meetings in the 2026/27 municipal year will be presented. This ensures that councillors and the public are aware of the schedule for future council business.

Overview and Scrutiny Rules – Exceptions to Call-in Procedure

The council is also scheduled to consider a report from the Chief Executive detailing exceptions to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's call-in² procedure. This procedure allows scrutiny committees to review and potentially challenge decisions made by the council's Cabinet.

Petitions

Councillor Jane Keane has given notice of her intention to present two petitions to the council. The specific subject matter of these petitions is not detailed in the initial agenda.