Councillor Christopher Wilkins
Email: CouncillorChristopher.Wilkins@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the council's Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement.
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.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026, with the primary focus of the meeting being the setting of the Council's budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting will also include consideration of the Greater London Authority's budget and precept decisions.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land and instructed officers to take all necessary actions to achieve successful registration, also agreeing the engagement and consultation process.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores Special School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to award the JCT Design and Build Contract, with LBH Amendments, to Galliford Try Ltd for £38,552,461 for the construction of the new special educational needs school on Balgores Field, subject to planning approvals.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...noted improvements in the Council's financial position, including a £17.4m underspend on the General Fund and £2.83m on the HRA, alongside a forecast £31.5m overspend on DSG budgets, and approved the write-off of £3,695,506.79 in irrecoverable Council Tax debt.
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Permission to Procure the Integrated Sexual Health Service
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to approve the direct award of the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service to BHRUT for a seven-year period from October 2026 to September 2033, with an estimated cost of £9.1 million.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Extension of Contract for Estate Improvements and Retrofit
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to extend the contract with BTS Property Solutions Limited for estate improvements and external works to HRA properties for one year, with a maximum value of £3 million.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133