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 5 of 27
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
Permission to Procure a Havering Short Breaks Open Framework
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to procure a five-year Havering Short Breaks open framework, commencing October 1, 2026, valued at an estimated £13.136 million, to improve short break activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities and support their carers, while also extending existing contracts and individual placement agreements until the new framework begins.
Recommendations Approved
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Scheme. New designations for Additional Licensing for Housing of Multiple Occupation & Selective Licensing.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to designate new Additional Licensing for Housing of Multiple Occupation across the entire London Borough of Havering and Selective Licensing in the seven specified ward areas, both commencing on 18/03/2026 for a five-year period, along with associated licensing scheme objectives, conditions, and fee structures.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to extend the Adults Drug & Alcohol Contract for 3 years and approval for an uplift
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to extend the Adults Drug & Alcohol Contract with Change, Grow, Live Services Limited for three years, commencing April 1, 2026, and to approve a £501,206 uplift in cost over those three years, funded from the Public Health grant.
Recommendations Approved
Bridge Close Regeneration - Making of the Compulsory Purchase Order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to agree to the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order to facilitate the acquisition of land and property interests for the Bridge Close regeneration scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133