Councillor Matthew Stanton

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

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.

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

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a report on the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings. Other topics included updates on the Food Waste Service and a review of the School Streets Programme.

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.

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.