Councillor Julie Wilkes
Email: councillorJulie.Wilkes@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
171 meetings · Page 2 of 35
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Statements of Accounts for the 2024/25 financial year, alongside the external audit reports. The committee was also set to review the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27, as well as receive an update on the progress of internal audits for 2025/26.
Budget Scrutiny, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board meeting on 04 February 2026 addressed significant concerns regarding the Council's financial sustainability, the effectiveness of its contracts, and the proposed budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included noting the Council's ongoing reliance on Exceptional Financial Support to balance its budget, approving revised Contracts Procedure Rules, and scrutinising the draft budget with a view to making recommendations to Cabinet.
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.
Overview & Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board met to discuss the Cabinet's decision on the future of former library premises in Gidea Park, Harold Wood, and South Hornchurch. The Board voted to uphold a requisition of the Cabinet's decision, meaning the matter will be reconsidered by the Cabinet.
Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board met on 8 January 2025 and unanimously upheld a requisition to call in a Cabinet decision regarding the office-to-residential conversion of Chesham House to accommodate homeless families. The Board's decision means the Cabinet will need to reconsider its original decision.
Decisions from Meetings
17 decisions · Page 1 of 4
110 Macon Way RM14 1NZ - Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex -Local Authority properties.
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 08, 2025
...to purchase the property at 110 Macon Way RM14 1NZ as part of a housing scheme to buy back ex-Local Authority properties, utilizing funding from the Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP) to increase the supply of affordable housing.
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 171
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 17 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.