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

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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

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Apologies for absence

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 18, 2026

...that all cabinet members were in attendance, approving the recommendations presented.

Recommendations Approved

2026/27 Council Budget Report and 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 18, 2026

...the Cabinet of Havering confirmed the 2026/27 Council Budget and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, including a 4.99% Council Tax increase and agreed to proceed with proposed fees and charges.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and annual investment strategy 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 18, 2026

...recommended to Council for consideration and approval the 2026/27 Treasury Management Strategy Statement & Annual Investment Strategy, along with revised prudential and treasury indicators and operational and authorised borrowing limits.

Recommendations Approved

Five Year Capital Programme and Strategy Report 2026/27 - 2030/31

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 18, 2026

... approved the Five Year Capital Programme and Strategy Report 2026/27 - 2030/31, recommending a capital programme of £391m for 2026/27 and £1,050m over the full five-year period to Council for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Comments of Overview and Scrutiny Board on the Council's Budget 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 18, 2026

... acknowledged and responded to the comments and recommendations made by the Overview and Scrutiny Board regarding the Council's Budget for 2026/27, confirming no changes to the proposed budget were required at this stage.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 133