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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
135 meetings · Page 1 of 27
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 addressed various council procedures, policies, and community issues. Key decisions included the adoption of revised Contract Procedure Rules, approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, and the setting of council meeting dates for the 2026/27 municipal year. The meeting also heard several petitions and debated motions concerning libraries, tax rises, SEND provisions, community assets, and local plan sites.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview and Scrutiny Subcommittee met to discuss the progress of the new housing allocations scheme, the ongoing challenges with emergency temporary accommodation, and an overview of void properties. Key decisions included noting the significant demand surge following the implementation of the new housing allocations scheme and the introduction of a Working Household Contribution
to address potential disadvantages for working families. The committee also reviewed the substantial pressures on temporary accommodation resources, largely driven by increased homelessness and the collapse of the private rented sector.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss and approve the budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate, the administration's budget proposal was approved, with an amendment from the Labour Group being rejected.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to scrutinise the business plans of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and three regeneration projects: Bridge Close, 12 Estates, and Rainham & Beam Park. The committee discussed the financial viability, delivery progress, and strategic alignment of these plans.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 included a significant debate and procedural discussions regarding an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings. Following this, the Council agreed to a revised motion regarding Mercury Land Holdings, on the proviso that its business plans would be reviewed by the Places Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee the following week, and an emergency full Council meeting would be scheduled if required. Decisions were also made on park safety funding and the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, alongside a question and answer session.
Decisions from Meetings
16 decisions · Page 1 of 4
APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE - GeTURKISH LTD, 8 STATION ROAD, ROMFORD, RM2 6DA
From: GeTURKISH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 24, 2025
...to REFUSE the application for a new premises licence for GeTurkish LTD at 8 Station Road, Romford, RM2 6DA, due to concerns that the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance, crime and disorder, and protecting children from harm would not be properly promoted, particularly regarding the delivery aspect of the business.
Recommendations Approved
ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL AND CONFIRMING THE SCHEME OF DELEGATION
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to establish the committees of the Council and confirm the scheme of delegation, including approving the recommendations with amendments proposed by the Labour Group not agreed.
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
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
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 135
- Average per month
- 0.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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