Bernadette Lynch
Council: Havering
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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AD - ADULTS SAFEGUARDING, Appointments Sub Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 10.00 am
The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The primary focus of the meeting, as indicated by the available documents, is the appointment to a key senior role within the council's adult safeguarding services.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Havering Cabinet met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 for its final meeting of the administration, approving key projects including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of healthy child and sexual health services, and a build-to-rent housing scheme. The Cabinet also agreed to extend contracts for estate improvements and external works, adopt flood risk and active travel strategies, and designate four new village greens. Discussions also covered the capital funding for children's homes and the council's revenue and capital budget monitoring.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Permission to Procure the Integrated Sexual Health Service
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided to approve the direct award of the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service to BHRUT for the period 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2033 at an estimated total cost of £9.1m. The Cabinet also delegated authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health Wellbeing, to award the contract upon completion of the Direct Award Process C and agree any variations to baselines, tariffs, and work packages over the lifetime of the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Havering Cabinet agreed to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land on 11 March 2026. The Cabinet instructed officers to carry out all necessary actions for successful registration and agreed to the attached engagement and consultation process.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided on 11 March 2026 to note the Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report for 2025/26. The report detailed an underspend on the General Fund of £17.4m and an underspend on the HRA of £2.83m, alongside a forecast overspend of £31.5m on DSG budgets.
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Extension of Contract for Estate Improvements and Retrofit
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council agreed to extend the contract with BTS Property Solutions Limited for estate improvements and external works to HRA properties. This extension is for one year at a maximum value of £3 million, commencing on 11 March 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores Special School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided on 11 March 2026 to approve the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the new Balgores Special School for £38,552,461. They also agreed to enter into all associated documentation. The decision included commitments to prioritise local employment and supply chains, deliver an Employment and Skills Plan, and support community wellbeing and environmental benefits.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 132