Barry Mugglestone - Councillor for Havering (Elm Park)

Councillor Barry Mugglestone

Havering Residents Association Elm Park Cabinet Member for Environment and Deputy Mayor of Havering

Email: councillorBarry.Mugglestone@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Deputy) Cabinet (Committee Member) Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of vital health services, and plans to address housing needs. Key decisions included approving the award of the main contract for the Balgores Special School, proceeding with the procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service and the Healthy Child Programme, and agreeing to a new build-to-rent scheme to increase housing availability.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Governance Committee Committee Member

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss proposed new Contract Procedure Rules and a review of various parts of the Council's Constitution. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous minutes.

March 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council is scheduled to consider several key business plans and financial updates. These include proposals for the Housing Revenue Account, regeneration projects in Rainham and Beam Park, and the Bridge Close development.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's precarious financial situation, with a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a significant budget gap for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Council Budget Report and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and the Five Year Capital Programme.

February 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Deputy

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw a lengthy debate and eventual agreement on a revised motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, following procedural discussions and extensions to the meeting time. Key decisions were also made regarding park safety, the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, and the formalisation of financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 18 of 27

HRA Business Plan update, Budget 2025/26 & Capital Programme 2025/26-2029/30.

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

...to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget, increase various rents and charges by 2.7%, set rent-free weeks, agree on service and support charges, and approve the HRA Capital Programme and expenditure, referring the latter two to full Council for ratification.

Recommendations Approved

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 133