Bernadette Lynch

Council: Havering

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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

56 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Cabinet Clerk

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
Cabinet Clerk

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 Clerk

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
Appointments Sub Committee Secretary

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.

February 10, 2026, 1:30 pm
Appointments Sub Committee Clerk

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.

February 10, 2026, 9:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 9 of 27

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.

Information Only

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

Adoption of the Romford, Rainham and Gidea Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to adopt and publish the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans for Romford, Rainham, and Gidea Park, and delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Public Protection for adoption of future CAAMPs without boundary changes.

Recommendations Approved

Permission to Re-Procure a Sexual Health E-Service via the London Sexual Health Programme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025

...to participate in a multi-borough procurement process for online sexual and reproductive health services, approve entering into the subsequent contract, and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to finalize documentation and agree on contract extensions, while noting the Director of Public Health will decide on activating optional service modules.

Recommendations Approved

Starting Well Improvement Plan Year Two May 2025 - May 2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025

...to adopt and endorse the Starting Well Improvement Plan 2025/26, marking the second phase of the initiative.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 133