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

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Review of Foster Carer Allowances

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

...to support recruitment and retention of in-house foster carers, the Cabinet agreed to increase the weekly foster carers' fee allowance and weekly allowance per child to ensure a fair and competitive rate compared to neighboring boroughs and the recommended national minimum allowance.

Recommendations Approved

Decant Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve the proposed Decant Policy, which outlines the council's approach to relocating residents temporarily or permanently when properties are uninhabitable, and delegate any minor amendments to the Director of Living Well in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Member for Housing Need and Climate Change.

Recommendations Approved

Vulnerable Person Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve the Vulnerable Person Policy for Council Tenants, which outlines Havering Housing Services' commitment to assisting vulnerable tenants in accessing services and sustaining their tenancies.

Recommendations Approved

Zane's Law

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 133