Andrew Blake-Herbert
Council: Havering
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 1.00 pm
Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to consider several business plan updates for regeneration projects and the Housing Revenue Account. These include discussions on the Rainham and Beam Park, Mercury Land Holdings, Bridge Close Regeneration, and Havering Wates Regeneration joint ventures, alongside the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
112 decisions · Page 2 of 23
Permission to extend the Adults Drug & Alcohol Contract for 3 years and approval for an uplift
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to extend the Adults Drug & Alcohol Contract with Change, Grow, Live Services Limited for three years, commencing April 1, 2026, and to approve a £501,206 uplift in cost over those three years, funded from the Public Health grant.
Recommendations Approved
East London Joint Waste Plan Submission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Submission Plan and associated documents to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent public examination, and to delegate authority for minor updates and examination procedural matters.
Recommendations Approved
Second Quarter of Financial Year 2025/26 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
Information Only
Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025–2028 was approved, committing to supporting children in care and care experienced young people through timely access to services, strengthened pathways, meaningful participation, and promotion of fairness, with the Corporate Parenting Panel monitoring progress and officers reviewing the strategy in late 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Zane's Law
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 112