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.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 4 of 27
Rainham and Beam Park Business Plan Update 20206/27
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 24, 2026
...approved the Rainham and Beam Park Business Plan update, including a management and placemaking strategy for council-owned sites and necessary financial support, authorising officers to implement these actions.
Recommendations Approved
Havering Wates Regeneration Joint Venture Business Plan
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 24, 2026
... approved the Havering/Wates JV LLP Business Plan for 2026/27 and delegated authority for various actions related to regeneration schemes, including entering into Pre-Construction Services Agreements, framework contracts, demolition contracts, land appropriation, property acquisition, and grant funding agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Comments from Place Overview & Scrutiny on MLH and Business Plans
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 24, 2026
... accepted the recommendations from the Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding the Mercury Land Holdings Business Plan and future business plan scrutiny timelines, with the Leader having already refuted rumours of MLH selling units to other councils.
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HRA Business Plan Update Budget 2026/27 and Capital Programme 2026/27 - 2030/31
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 24, 2026
...the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/27 was approved, along with a 4.8% increase in rents for general needs, supported housing, and temporary accommodation properties, effective from April 6th, 2026, and also approved the HRA Major Works Capital Programme and capital expenditure for regeneration opportunities.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 24, 2026
...to note apologies for absence from Councillor Paul Middleton and Councillor Barry Mugglestone.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133