Councillor Gillian Ford
Email: councillorgillian.ford@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026, with a number of reports and recommendations due for consideration. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on contract procedure rules, changes to the council's constitution, and the annual pay policy statement.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 11 March 2026 saw the approval of plans for a new special educational needs school in Gidea Park, the extension of contracts for estate improvements and sexual health services, and the adoption of an Active Travel Strategy. The council also agreed to proceed with the procurement of the Healthy Child Programme and to enter into a nominations agreement for up to 600 build-to-rent properties.
Governance Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules and a review of various parts of the Council's Constitution. The meeting's agenda also included the approval of previous minutes.
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 2026-2027 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate and the rejection of an amendment proposed by the Labour Group, the administration's budget and Council Tax proposals were approved.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 14 of 27
Corporate Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Finance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to proceed with negotiations regarding contractual uplifts to the leisure management contract with SLM, delegating final agreement to the Strategic Director of Resources in consultation with council leaders, while also noting the possibility of a further Cabinet report if terms cannot be agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan for Consultation (Regulation 19)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
The Cabinet of Havering decided to consult on the Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan (Regulation 19) and publish the new Local Development Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Building / Fire safety Works
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to procure a contract for essential building safety works on high-risk council buildings, using a two-stage tender process via the Fusion 21 framework, with a modified evaluation criteria prioritizing quality and social value, and delegating award approval and procurement route changes to the Strategic Director of Place.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 133