Councillor Carol Smith
Email: councillorCarol.Smith@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
214 meetings · Page 1 of 43
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Planning Committee - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026 to discuss planning applications. The committee resolved to defer a decision on an application for 51 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, and subsequently refused an application for a 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 88 Eastern Road, Romford.
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 saw a significant debate and vote on the future of three libraries: Harold Wood, Gidea Park, and South Hornchurch. Ultimately, all proposals to halt their closure or disposal failed to pass. The council also approved changes to its Contract Procedure Rules and Constitution, and adopted the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
19 decisions · Page 1 of 4
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: 214
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 19