Michael White - Councillor for Havering (Squirrels Heath)

Michael White

Leader of the Principal Opposition

Conservative Squirrels Heath Havering

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

331 meetings · Page 1 of 67

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 addressed various council procedures, policies, and community issues. Key decisions included the adoption of revised Contract Procedure Rules, approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, and the setting of council meeting dates for the 2026/27 municipal year. The meeting also heard several petitions and debated motions concerning libraries, tax rises, SEND provisions, community assets, and local plan sites.

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

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

The Council of Havering met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss and approve the budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate, the administration's budget proposal was approved, with an amendment from the Labour Group being rejected.

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

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 included a significant debate and procedural discussions regarding an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings. Following this, the Council agreed to a revised motion regarding Mercury Land Holdings, on the proviso that its business plans would be reviewed by the Places Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee the following week, and an emergency full Council meeting would be scheduled if required. Decisions were also made on park safety funding and the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, alongside a question and answer session.

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

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 19 November 2025 addressed tree safety inspections and the future of Romford Police Station's front desk. Councillors voted to accept an amendment to a Labour motion regarding tree inspections, which then became the substantive motion. Subsequently, a Conservative motion to reverse the closure of Romford Police Station's 24-hour front desk was passed.

November 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 3 September 2025 addressed several key issues, including housing policy, local services, and council operations.

September 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

20 decisions · Page 1 of 4

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

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings attended
331
Average per month
1.8
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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