Councillor Christine Smith
Email: CouncillorChristine.Smith@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
60 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to consider a range of important topics, including the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings, updates on the food waste service, and a review of the School Streets Programme. The committee's agenda also included discussions on the Active Travel Strategy and Homes in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs).
THE PALMS HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 11.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 23 January 2026 was adjourned to allow members to conduct a site visit to the Palms Hotel. The committee will reconvene on 10 February 2026 to hear representations and make a determination on the premises licence application for Boka by Palms.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss plans for managing winter demand at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), review the annual report from Healthwatch Havering, and consider new strategies for education, employment, and community safety. The meeting's agenda also included a pre-decision scrutiny of the Havering Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-29 and the adoption of a new Education & Employment Skills Strategy.
RASA FOOD AND WINE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting will be on an application for Rasa Food & Wine, located at 20 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6JN. The committee, composed of Councillor Philippa Crowder, Councillor Jane Keane, and Councillor Christine Smith, will assess the application made by Tharsan Sivasaravanamuthu, taking into account representations from interested parties.
Decisions from Meetings
22 decisions · Page 2 of 5
167 Hillrise Road RM5 3BW - Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex -Local Authority properties.
From: METEOR RESTAURANT (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 8th August, 2025 10.30 am - August 08, 2025
...to approve the recommendation to purchase the property at 167 Hillrise Road RM5 3BW as part of the Council Homes Acquisition Programme, increasing the supply of affordable housing.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to award a 24 month Civica UK Limited APP contract
From: METEOR RESTAURANT (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 8th August, 2025 10.30 am - August 08, 2025
...to award a 24-month contract to Civica UK Limited for the APP database used for recording enforcement, investigation, and licensing activities within Public Protection, at a cost of £0.086m.
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
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...they appointed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of various committees, including Julie Wilkes as Chairman of the Audit Committee and John Crowder as Chairman of the Pensions Committee, while also withdrawing the nomination of Councillor Mandy Anderson for the position of Chairman of Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 22