Jacqueline McArdle - Councillor for Havering (Rainham & Wennington)

Councillor Jacqueline McArdle

Conservative Rainham & Wennington

Email: Councillorjacqueline.mcardle@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

45 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss plans for managing winter demand at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), review the annual report from Healthwatch Havering, and consider new strategies for education, employment, and community safety. The meeting's agenda also included a pre-decision scrutiny of the Havering Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-29 and the adoption of a new Education & Employment Skills Strategy.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
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
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee were scheduled to discuss a new corporate parenting strategy, review foster carer allowances, consider a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, and discuss an employment charter for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

November 06, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

16 decisions · Page 1 of 4

48 Mawney Close RM7 8EJ - Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex - Local Authority properties.

From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025

...to purchase the property at 48 Mawney Close RM7 8EJ under the Council Homes Acquisition Programme to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of construction consultancy by direct award via the CHIC Framework for multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services for a project at Highfield Towers

From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025

...to approve the appointment of Calfordseaden LLP via the CHIC Framework to provide multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services for a project at Highfield Towers at an estimated cost of £410,784.

Recommendations Approved

69 Christchurch Avenue RM13 8JA Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex -Local Authority properties.

From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025

...to approve the recommendation to purchase the ex-Local Authority property at 69 Christchurch Avenue RM13 8JA under the Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP) to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Recommendations Approved

APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBER CHAMPIONS

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...it appointed Barry Mugglestone, Robby Misir, Bryan Vincent, and Frankie Walker as Member Champions for the Armed Forces, Equality and Diversity, the Historic Environment, and Young People, respectively, with the position for Equality and Diversity being contested and won by Robby Misir.

Recommendations Approved

APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...they appointed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of various committees, including Julie Wilkes as Chairman of the Audit Committee and John Crowder as Chairman of the Pensions Committee, while also withdrawing the nomination of Councillor Mandy Anderson for the position of Chairman of Pensions Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 16