Councillor Jacqueline McArdle
Email: Councillorjacqueline.mcardle@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
82 meetings · Page 2 of 17
Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss a retrospective planning application for alterations at 114 Diban Avenue, Hornchurch. The committee approved the application, subject to conditions, despite concerns raised by local residents and a ward councillor regarding potential misuse of the property and its impact on the neighbourhood.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw a lengthy debate and eventual agreement on a revised motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, following procedural discussions and extensions to the meeting time. Key decisions were also made regarding park safety, the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, and the formalisation of financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre.
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 2026-2029 and the adoption of a new Education & Employment Skills Strategy.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
19 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
MAYORALTY 2025/26
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to elect Councillor Sue Ospreay as Mayor and note the appointment of Councillor Barry Mugglestone as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 82
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 19