Bernadette Lynch

Council: Havering

Committees: Appointments Sub Committee (Secretary) Council (Secretary) Cabinet (Clerk) Health & Wellbeing Board Planning Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Clerk

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including the implementation of a special educational needs unit at a school, the procurement of a short breaks open framework, the extension of an adult drug and alcohol contract, new designations for private sector housing enforcement, a compulsory purchase order, future proposals for former library premises and a corporate plan performance report.

December 10, 2025
Council Secretary

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.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet Clerk

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.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Clerk

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.

October 15, 2025
Cabinet Clerk

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Children in Care Sufficiency Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

...to approve the Childcare Sufficiency Strategy 2025-2028, as detailed in Appendix 1, to meet the council's statutory duty to provide sufficient accommodation for children in care.

Recommendations approved

Joining Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for Children’s Care Placements

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

...to improve access to quality children's care placements and better manage budgets, Havering will join Newham's Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System.

Recommendations Approved

Havering Climate Change Action Plan 2024-27 Annual Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

...to note the progress made in tackling the climate emergency and the overall emissions for Havering Council, as outlined in the Havering Climate Change Action Plan 2024-27 Annual Report.

Recommendations Approved

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

Corporate Plan Review

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 106