Councillor Barry Mugglestone
Email: councillorBarry.Mugglestone@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council convened to discuss several key issues, including polling place changes, constitutional reviews, staff member voting rights on the Pensions Committee, and the governance of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH). The committee endorsed a change to a polling place, recommended constitutional amendments for approval by the full council, and agreed to allow voting rights for a staff representative on the Pensions Committee. Additionally, the committee requested a briefing on the governance and direction of MLH.
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
117 decisions · Page 17 of 24
Provision of temporary homes for the Waterloo Estate
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to install 18 modular homes on the Waterloo and Queen Street site via the Havering/Wates Joint Venture Partnership, approving £6,500,000 in expenditure and delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Place to complete the project.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to extend windows and doors contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to extend the contract with Equans Regeneration Limited for one year, at a maximum value of £7 million, to deliver windows and doors, including fire doors, to Havering's HRA properties.
Recommendations Approved
Tenancy Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the implementation of the new Housing Services – Tenancy policy.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax base 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to set the Council Tax base for 2025/26 at 90,151 band D equivalents, noting the change in the estimated collection rate.
Recommendations Approved
Access to Homes Policy (2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the Access to Homes Policy (2025) in order to align housing customer standards with corporate values.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 117