Andrew Blake-Herbert
Council: Havering
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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 Cabinet of Havering Council was scheduled to consider several business plans for regeneration projects and housing initiatives. A key item on the agenda was the review of comments from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and regeneration plans.
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 7 of 23
Havering London - Charitable Status Application
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to submit an application to the Charity Commission for Havering London Limited to become a registered charity and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Legal Services, to take all necessary steps to establish the charity if the application is successful.
Recommendations Approved
Damp and Mould Policy (2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to approve the Damp & Mould Policy (2025) for HRA Housing, aligning with regulatory requirements and aiming to support residents' health and wellbeing by addressing damp and mould issues in council properties.
Recommendations Approved
APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBER CHAMPIONS
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...it appointed Barry Mugglestone, Robby Misir, Bryan Vincent, and Frankie Walker as Member Champions for the Armed Forces, Equality and Diversity, the Historic Environment, and Young People, respectively, with the position for Equality and Diversity being contested and won by Robby Misir.
Recommendations Approved
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...they appointed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of various committees, including Julie Wilkes as Chairman of the Audit Committee and John Crowder as Chairman of the Pensions Committee, while also withdrawing the nomination of Councillor Mandy Anderson for the position of Chairman of Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 112