Matthew Stanton - Councillor for Havering (Beam Park)

Councillor Matthew Stanton

Labour Beam Park

Email: Councillormatthew.stanton@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee (Vice-Chair) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Board (Committee Member) People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Governance Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Board Committee Member

Budget Scrutiny, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Board of Havering Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, with a key focus on scrutinising the council's budget for the upcoming year and the medium-term financial strategy. Additionally, the board will review reports concerning ombudsman complaints, contracts procedure rules, and the progress of the improvement and transformation plan.

February 04, 2026, 6:30 pm
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Vice-Chair

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to consider a range of important topics, including the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings, updates on the food waste service, and a review of the School Streets Programme. The committee's agenda also included discussions on the Active Travel Strategy and Homes in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs).

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Board Committee Member

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.

January 08, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

21 decisions · Page 2 of 5

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

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

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the disclosure of interests, noting that no specific interests were disclosed at the meeting.

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: 58

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 21