Councillor Jane Keane

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Havering Council met to discuss a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of land at Bridge Close, Romford. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the application, subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement. The development aims to provide new homes, commercial space, a primary school, and community facilities, along with public realm improvements.

DAMYNS HALL AERODROME (TEN), Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) application submitted by Danny Mosh-Alim for the Uganda Festival 2025, scheduled to take place at Damyns Hall Aerodrome on 6 September 2025. The police raised concerns about public safety, crime prevention, and public nuisance, leading to an objection. Ultimately, the sub-committee rejected the application, citing inadequate preparation to promote the licensing objectives[^2].

GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Havering Council Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application by GeTurkish Ltd for a new premises licence at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA[^2]. Despite initial indications of approval, the sub-committee ultimately refused the application, citing concerns about the late operating hours and the applicant's insufficient consideration of delivery services.

Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Havering was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 23 July 2025. The agenda included annual reports from committees and member champions, petitions, and the election of Member Champions for the Over 50s and for the Voluntary Sector Compact. Also to be discussed was a report of the Chief Executive on Exceptions to the Call-in (Requisition) Procedure.

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Strategic Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 10 July 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a battery energy storage system, extensions to landfill operations, and a special school. The committee, composed of Councillors Reg Whitney, Chair, Councillor Robby Misir, Member Champion for Equalities & Diversity, Councillor Ray Best, Councillor Jane Keane, Councillor John Crowder, and Councillor Timothy Ryan, was expected to review these applications against local and national planning policies. Members of the public were permitted to report on the meeting, and were asked to advise Democratic Services staff of their intention to do so.