Councillor Laurance Garrard
Email: Councillorlaurance.garrard@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
115 meetings · Page 1 of 23
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Board met to discuss a call-in of a recent Cabinet decision regarding a build to rent
scheme at the Local Housing Allowance. The Board ultimately voted not to uphold the requisition, meaning the Cabinet's decision can be implemented immediately.
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.
Overview & Scrutiny Board - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting on 17 March 2026 discussed corporate HR metrics, including sickness absence and agency worker usage, alongside an update on the Council's commercial strategy. Key decisions included noting improvements in sickness absence rates and the ongoing implementation of the commercial strategy, with further discussions planned on refining data collection and reporting for both HR metrics and agency worker spend.
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 Allocation Scheme and the challenges of emergency temporary accommodation. Significant delays were reported in the implementation of the new housing allocation scheme due to contractor issues, leading to a surge in applications and the introduction of a working household contribution
to address potential disadvantages for employed residents. The committee also heard about the ongoing pressures on temporary accommodation, driven by increased homelessness demand and a decline in the private rented sector, with the council exploring various initiatives to increase supply and reduce reliance on costly hotels.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 1 of 5
The Making of Two Village Greens in Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to protect them from redevelopment in perpetuity, the Cabinet agreed to apply for voluntary village green registration for land at Platford Green and Tyle Green, and land at Tees Drive and Priory Road.
Recommendations Approved
Damp and Mould Policy (2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to approve the Damp & Mould Policy (2025) for HRA Housing, aligning with regulatory requirements and aiming to support residents' health and wellbeing by addressing damp and mould issues in council properties.
Recommendations Approved
Revision to the Cabinet Paper requesting Permission to Procure Adult Social Care Framework
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to procure a £500 million framework for Adult Social Care Residential & Nursing Care Home, Homecare and Supported Living Placements, and delegated authority to approve the contract awards to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.
Recommendations Approved
Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
... the Havering Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 was approved for implementation, aiming to reduce tobacco harm and address youth vaping through supporting smokers to quit, preventing smoking and vaping uptake, creating smoke-free environments, and strengthening regulation and enforcement.
Recommendations Approved
Havering London - Charitable Status Application
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to submit an application to the Charity Commission for Havering London Limited to become a registered charity and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Legal Services, to take all necessary steps to establish the charity if the application is successful.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 115
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 21