Councillor Joshua Chapman
Email: councillorjoshua.chapman@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
231 meetings · Page 1 of 47
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 saw a significant debate and vote on the future of three libraries: Harold Wood, Gidea Park, and South Hornchurch. Ultimately, all proposals to halt their closure or disposal failed to pass. The council also approved changes to its Contract Procedure Rules and Constitution, and adopted the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Pensions Committee of Havering Council met on 17 March 2026 to review the fund's actuarial valuation, investment strategy, and performance. Key decisions included the approval of the 2025 actuarial valuation report, the 2026 investment strategy statement, and the pension fund performance monitoring report for Q4 2025.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
15 decisions · Page 3 of 3
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
TREASURY MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd November, 2023 7.30 pm - November 22, 2023
...to agree the Treasury Management Annual Report without division.
For Determination
EXEMPTIONS FROM CALL-IN
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd November, 2023 7.30 pm - November 22, 2023
...to agree a deemed motion on behalf of the Administration and an amendment by the Conservative Group, following responses to three questions on a report by the Conservative Group.
For Determination
FINANCE MID-YEAR UPDATE
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd November, 2023 7.30 pm - November 22, 2023
...to agree the Finance Mid-Year Update report without division.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 231
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 15