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.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council was scheduled to consider several business plans for regeneration projects and housing initiatives. A key item on the agenda was the review of comments from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and regeneration plans.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.
Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.
Decisions from Meetings
117 decisions · Page 12 of 24
Highfield Towers Phase 1 - renewal of cladding
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to approve a two-stage tender process for the £7.5 million Highfield Towers Phase 1 cladding renewal project, including pre-construction services and works, using the LHC Fire Safety framework with a modified evaluation criteria prioritizing quality and social value, and delegating contract award and procurement route changes to the Strategic Director of Place.
Recommendations Approved
Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-30
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
... the Cabinet of Havering agreed to adopt the Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy for 2025-2030.
Recommendations Approved
Cabinet approval to adopt Romford Masterplan SPD as planning policy.
From: PART 2, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to adopt the Romford Town Centre Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document as planning policy, along with associated documents, as outlined in the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 5th February 2025 as a correct record, which the Chair then signed.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to enter into a s75 Agreement with the Havering Place-Based Partnership to deliver the Better Care Fund 2025-2027
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to ensure the delivery of the Better Care Fund Plan for Havering for the period 2025/2026, they agreed to enter into a section 75 agreement with North East London Integrated Care Board, delegating authority for final terms, monitoring, and implementation to relevant members and officers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 117