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 3 of 4

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

APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION

From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025

...the recommendations regarding the planning applications presented were approved.

Recommendations Approved

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to grant a legal dispensation allowing all members to participate in and vote on the Council's 2025/26 budget despite their declared pecuniary interest as Council Tax payers.

Recommendations Approved

MINUTES

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to approve the recommendations from the meeting held on 15 January 2025, as recorded in the minutes.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Ray Best, Joshua Chapman, Sue Ospreay, Viddy Persaud, Katharine Tumilty and Damian White.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 16