Councillor Bryan Vincent
Email: Councillorbryan.vincent@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Overview & Scrutiny Board - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting on 17 March 2026 discussed corporate HR metrics, including sickness absence and agency worker usage, alongside an update on the Council's commercial strategy. Key decisions included noting improvements in sickness absence rates and the ongoing implementation of the commercial strategy, with further discussions planned on refining data collection and reporting for both HR metrics and agency worker spend.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss and approve the budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate, the administration's budget proposal was approved, with an amendment from the Labour Group being rejected.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss a retrospective planning application for alterations at 114 Diban Avenue, Hornchurch. The committee approved the application, subject to conditions, despite concerns raised by local residents and a ward councillor regarding potential misuse of the property and its impact on the neighbourhood.
Budget Scrutiny, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board meeting on 04 February 2026 addressed significant concerns regarding the Council's financial sustainability, the effectiveness of its contracts, and the proposed budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included noting the Council's ongoing reliance on Exceptional Financial Support to balance its budget, approving revised Contracts Procedure Rules, and scrutinising the draft budget with a view to making recommendations to Cabinet.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw a lengthy debate and eventual agreement on a revised motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, following procedural discussions and extensions to the meeting time. Key decisions were also made regarding park safety, the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, and the formalisation of financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre.
Decisions from Meetings
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48 Mawney Close RM7 8EJ - Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex - Local Authority properties.
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025
...to purchase the property at 48 Mawney Close RM7 8EJ under the Council Homes Acquisition Programme to increase the supply of affordable housing.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of construction consultancy by direct award via the CHIC Framework for multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services for a project at Highfield Towers
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025
...to approve the appointment of Calfordseaden LLP via the CHIC Framework to provide multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services for a project at Highfield Towers at an estimated cost of £410,784.
Recommendations Approved
69 Christchurch Avenue RM13 8JA Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex -Local Authority properties.
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025
...to approve the recommendation to purchase the ex-Local Authority property at 69 Christchurch Avenue RM13 8JA under the Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP) to increase the supply of affordable housing.
Recommendations Approved
APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBER CHAMPIONS
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...it appointed Barry Mugglestone, Robby Misir, Bryan Vincent, and Frankie Walker as Member Champions for the Armed Forces, Equality and Diversity, the Historic Environment, and Young People, respectively, with the position for Equality and Diversity being contested and won by Robby Misir.
Recommendations Approved
MAYORALTY 2025/26
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to elect Councillor Sue Ospreay as Mayor and note the appointment of Councillor Barry Mugglestone as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 130
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 20