Bernadette Lynch
Council: Havering
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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.
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.
AD Adults Social Care, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.30 pm
The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment to the post of Assistant Director – Living & Ageing Well.
Director of Ageing Well, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.00 am
The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment to the post of Director of Ageing Well. The meeting was also scheduled to include procedural items such as the Chair's announcement and apologies for absence.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 14 of 27
Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan for Consultation (Regulation 19)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
The Cabinet of Havering decided to consult on the Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan (Regulation 19) and publish the new Local Development Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy & Action Plan 2025 - 2029
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to approve a four-year Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and Action Plan for 2025-2029, including Violence Against Women and Girls training for all members and WAVE training for the Licensing Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Finance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to proceed with negotiations regarding contractual uplifts to the leisure management contract with SLM, delegating final agreement to the Strategic Director of Resources in consultation with council leaders, while also noting the possibility of a further Cabinet report if terms cannot be agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Building / Fire safety Works
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to procure a contract for essential building safety works on high-risk council buildings, using a two-stage tender process via the Fusion 21 framework, with a modified evaluation criteria prioritizing quality and social value, and delegating award approval and procurement route changes to the Strategic Director of Place.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 133