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.
55 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Budget Scrutiny, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board of Havering Council met on Wednesday 04 February 2026 to discuss ombudsman complaints, contracts procedure rules, and the council's budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included noting the significant financial gap facing the council, the need for exceptional financial support, and the proposed council tax increase.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to scrutinise the business plans of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and three regeneration projects: Bridge Close, the 12 Estates regeneration, and Rainham & Beam Park. The committee voted against holding an extraordinary full council meeting to discuss the MLH business plan, opting instead to allow it to proceed to Cabinet. The committee also made recommendations for MLH to produce a benefits dashboard and to amend its business plan to include an objective for delivering social value.
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 Havering Council Overview & Scrutiny Board met to discuss the future of three former library premises, and voted to send the decision back to the cabinet for reconsideration. The board raised concerns about the size of the Gidea Park site for a respite centre, clarity on the Harold Wood site after a three-year break clause, ensuring the respite centre is available for local children, and the delegation of decisions from the cabinet member to officers.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 17