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.
74 meetings · Page 4 of 15
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF IT DELIVERY, Appointments Sub Committee - Friday, 5th September, 2025 11.30 am
The Havering Council Appointments Sub Committee met to discuss the appointment of an Assistant Director of IT Delivery. The meeting was also scheduled to cover standard announcements and declarations of interest. It was also scheduled to consider whether to exclude the public from the meeting.
Council - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting on 3 September 2025 included discussion of a motion regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), a debate on Mercury Land Holdings (MLH), and member questions on topics ranging from allotment sites to school street zones. The council agreed to prepare evidence for widening Article 4 directions[^2] to include all detached homes, but rejected a motion to revise the MLH business plan to focus on social homes.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council cabinet endorsed the second year of the Starting Well Improvement Plan, approved a procurement framework for frozen food and groceries, and agreed to re-procure a sexual health e-service. The cabinet also reviewed the first quarter revenue and capital monitoring report for 2024-26 and the Corporate Plan annual performance report.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 1 of 27
Active Travel Strategy Adoption
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...adopted the Active Travel Strategy, approving its principles and measures for implementation in Havering between 2026 and 2041.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Inspired Solution- Build to rent at the Local Housing Allowance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...approved in principle the proposal to enter into a 40-year nominations agreement with Inspired Solutions for the delivery of up to 600 build-to-rent properties across Havering, with rent guarantees up to current Local Housing Allowance rates in exchange for the right to nominate tenants.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...agreed to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land within Havering and instructed officers to carry out all necessary actions to achieve successful registration.
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
...agreed to extend the contract with BTS Property Solutions Limited for estate improvements and external works to HRA properties for one year, at a maximum value of £3 million.
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 the improvements in the Council's financial position, including an underspend on the General Fund and HRA, progress on savings, a forecast overspend on DSG budgets, an update on maintained schools, the capital monitoring position, and the write-off of irrecoverable Council Tax debt.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 133