Michael White - Councillor for Havering (Squirrels Heath)

Councillor Michael White

Conservative Squirrels Heath Leader of the Principal Opposition

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

22 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the council's Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement.

March 18, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026, with the primary focus of the meeting being the setting of the Council's budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting will also include consideration of the Greater London Authority's budget and precept decisions.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Havering Council meeting on 3 September 2025 included discussion of a motion regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), a debate on Mercury Land Holdings (MLH), and member questions on topics ranging from allotment sites to school street zones. The council agreed to prepare evidence for widening Article 4 directions[^2] to include all detached homes, but rejected a motion to revise the MLH business plan to focus on social homes.

September 03, 2025

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: 22

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 17