Bernadette Lynch
Council: Havering
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
106 decisions · Page 3 of 22
Chippenham Road - Proposed Making of the Planning Compulsory Purchase Order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
... to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to acquire land and property interests on Chippenham Road for the purpose of delivering new homes and regeneration in the area.
Recommendations Approved
Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to note the contents of the report and accompanying strategy, and to approve the interim adults commissioning strategy for 2025-2026.
Recommendations Approved
Outdoor Play Areas Contract Tender
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to proceed with the tender process for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework for outdoor play area improvements, waiving the standard evaluation scoring in favour of a 40:60 (price: quality) split, and authorizing the Director of Environment to complete the necessary documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Asbestos Control policy (2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...the Property and Housing Services Asbestos Policy (2025) was approved, outlining the council's commitment to managing asbestos in its properties to protect residents' health, safety, and wellbeing.
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Q1 Corporate Plan Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to consider all indicators, especially the red ones, and note the performance levels outlined in the Power BI report regarding the Q1 Corporate Plan Performance Report for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 106