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
The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports covering safeguarding, children's services, sexual health, arts and culture, sports and physical activity, and drug and alcohol misuse. These discussions aim to inform the board's strategic direction and support the health and wellbeing of Havering residents.
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
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Apologies for absence
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Vulnerable Person Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to approve the Vulnerable Person Policy for Council Tenants, which outlines Havering Housing Services' commitment to assisting vulnerable tenants in accessing services and sustaining their tenancies.
Recommendations Approved
Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to note the contents of the report and accompanying strategy, and to approve the interim adults commissioning strategy for 2025-2026.
Recommendations Approved
Outdoor Play Areas Contract Tender
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to proceed with the tender process for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework for outdoor play area improvements, waiving the standard evaluation scoring in favour of a 40:60 (price: quality) split, and authorizing the Director of Environment to complete the necessary documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of the Romford, Rainham and Gidea Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...the Cabinet agreed to adopt and publish the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans for Romford, Rainham, and Gidea Park, and delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Public Protection for adoption of future CAAMPs without boundary changes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 112