Councillor Matthew Stanton
Email: Councillormatthew.stanton@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
110 meetings · Page 1 of 22
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Planning Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026 to discuss planning applications. The committee resolved to defer a decision on an application for 51 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, and subsequently refused an application for a 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 88 Eastern Road, Romford.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
25 decisions · Page 2 of 5
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
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
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
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...they appointed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of various committees, including Julie Wilkes as Chairman of the Audit Committee and John Crowder as Chairman of the Pensions Committee, while also withdrawing the nomination of Councillor Mandy Anderson for the position of Chairman of Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 110
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 25