Graham Williamson - Councillor for Havering ( South Hornchurch)

Councillor Graham Williamson

 Havering Residents Association  South Hornchurch  Cabinet Member for Regeneration

Email: councillorGraham.Williamson@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Governance Committee Overview & Scrutiny Board

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

43 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including the implementation of a special educational needs unit at a school, the procurement of a short breaks open framework, the extension of an adult drug and alcohol contract, new designations for private sector housing enforcement, a compulsory purchase order, future proposals for former library premises and a corporate plan performance report.

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

October 15, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

106 decisions · Page 16 of 22

Communications Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to agree the Council's Communications Strategy for 2025-26, which aims to improve communication with residents, businesses, and stakeholders, focusing on key issues like cost of living, community safety, and council finances, while also enhancing the council's profile regionally and nationally.

Recommendations Approved

Approval to award procurement for fresh & frozen meat and poultry

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to improve HES Catering services, the Cabinet approved awarding a Pan London framework agreement to Thomas Ridley and Son Ltd and William Whites Meat Ltd for the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry, along with call-off contracts to both companies solely for the London Borough of Havering.

Recommendations Approved

Highway Maintenance Plan Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to adopt the Highways Maintenance Plan Policy.

Recommendations Approved

Award of Contract for Highways Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to award the Highways Contract to Marlborough Highways Limited for an initial six-year term, with a possible four-year extension, up to a total value of £145 million over ten years.

Recommendations Approved

Permission to direct award Adults EDT contract 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to enter into a Section 75 Agreement with other boroughs and NELFT for an Adults Emergency Duty Team for five years, delegating final sign-off authority to the Strategic Director of People.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 43

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 106