Andrew Blake-Herbert

Council: Havering

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Health & Wellbeing Board (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including the implementation of a special educational needs unit at a school, the procurement of a short breaks open framework, the extension of an adult drug and alcohol contract, new designations for private sector housing enforcement, a compulsory purchase order, future proposals for former library premises and a corporate plan performance report.

December 10, 2025
Council Officer

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.

October 15, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

106 decisions · Page 13 of 22

Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Update 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve the 2025-26 business plan for the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP, allocate a budget for its funding and delivery, authorize relevant officers to approve detailed business cases and legal agreements, continue discussions regarding the relocation of the HICC and LAS, bring forward a report on the proposed Compulsory Purchase Order, and finalize necessary legal agreements.

Recommendations Approved

2025/26 Budget and 2025-2029 Medium Term Financial Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to recommend to the Full Council the approval of the 2025/26 budget and 2025-29 Medium Term Financial Strategy, including a 2.99% increase in core Council Tax and an additional 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept, along with various related proposals and delegations.

Recommendations Approved

Libraries Consultation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to address budget constraints and optimize library services, the Cabinet approved the Library Strategy 2024-29, agreed to close three branch libraries from April 1, 2025, mothballing them for potential meanwhile uses, and delegated authority for their use to the Strategic Director of Place, while also agreeing to progress mitigating actions and maintain the book stock budget.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for absence

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to note that no apologies for absence were received and the full cabinet was in attendance.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 106