Councillor Keith Darvill
Email: councillorkeith.darvill@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the fund's valuation, investment performance, climate-related financial disclosures, and the government's Fit for the Future reforms.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a review of an individual polling place, constitutional and governance matters, staff member voting rights on the Pensions Committee, and governance at Mercury Land Holdings. Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, was scheduled to chair the meeting. Members were also expected to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
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.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The agenda for the Pensions Committee meeting included discussion of the investment consultancy services, a review of the custodian and actuarial service, the annual report, risk register and governance compliance statement.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Pensions Committee met to discuss the performance of the pension fund, note a McCloud remedy administration update, and review LGPS updates. The committee noted the McCloud administration update and agreed the recommendations set out in the agenda. The fund's assets increased to $1.086 billion, with an overall fund performance of 3.46% for the quarter.
Decisions from Meetings
19 decisions · Page 3 of 4
Highfield Towers Phase 1 - renewal of cladding
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to approve a two-stage tender process for the £7.5 million Highfield Towers Phase 1 cladding renewal project, including pre-construction services and works, using the LHC Fire Safety framework with a modified evaluation criteria prioritizing quality and social value, and delegating contract award and procurement route changes to the Strategic Director of Place.
Recommendations Approved
Award a contract for Project Delivery (Statement of Works) Managed Consultancy Service
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to approve a contract award to Constellia Public Ltd for Project Delivery (Statement of Works) Managed Consultancy Service via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation MSTAR4 Lot 4 London Collaboration call-off for an initial two-year term with the option to extend for up to six years in total.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Finance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
...to proceed with negotiations regarding contractual uplifts to the leisure management contract with SLM, delegating final agreement to the Strategic Director of Resources in consultation with council leaders, while also noting the possibility of a further Cabinet report if terms cannot be agreed.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan for Consultation (Regulation 19)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
The Cabinet of Havering decided to consult on the Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan (Regulation 19) and publish the new Local Development Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 19