Councillor Gillian Ford
Email: councillorgillian.ford@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a review of an individual polling place, constitutional and governance matters, staff member voting rights on the Pensions Committee, and governance at Mercury Land Holdings. Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, was scheduled to chair the meeting. Members were also expected to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.
Decisions from Meetings
106 decisions · Page 4 of 22
Q1 Corporate Plan Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to consider all indicators, especially the red ones, and note the performance levels outlined in the Power BI report regarding the Q1 Corporate Plan Performance Report for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to Re-Procure a Sexual Health E-Service via the London Sexual Health Programme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025
...to participate in a multi-borough procurement process for online sexual and reproductive health services, approve entering into the subsequent contract, and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to finalize documentation and agree on contract extensions, while noting the Director of Public Health will decide on activating optional service modules.
Recommendations Approved
Starting Well Improvement Plan Year Two May 2025 - May 2026
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025
...to adopt and endorse the Starting Well Improvement Plan 2025/26, marking the second phase of the initiative.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Framework Agreement- Frozen Food and Grocery
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025
...to award a Pan London multi-supplier framework agreement for frozen foods and groceries, including a Havering call-off, commencing September 1st, 2025, and lasting until August 31st, 2029, with an estimated total value of £36.04m for the framework and £10.73m for Havering.
Recommendations Approved
116 Petersfield Avenue, Romford RM3 9PH- Assignment
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025
...to instruct legal to prepare and complete a licence to assign the lease of 116 Petersfield Avenue, Romford RM3 9PH, to a new tenant, subject to the details outlined in Appendix A.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 106