Councillor Oscar Ford
Email: Councilloroscar.ford@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of vital health services, and plans to address housing needs. Key decisions included approving the award of the main contract for the Balgores Special School, proceeding with the procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service and the Healthy Child Programme, and agreeing to a new build-to-rent scheme to increase housing availability.
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.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council is scheduled to consider several key business plans and financial updates. These include proposals for the Housing Revenue Account, regeneration projects in Rainham and Beam Park, and the Bridge Close development.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's precarious financial situation, with a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a significant budget gap for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Council Budget Report and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and the Five Year Capital Programme.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 16 of 27
Permission to enter into a s75 Agreement with the Havering Place-Based Partnership to deliver the Better Care Fund 2025-2027
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to ensure the delivery of the Better Care Fund Plan for Havering for the period 2025/2026, they agreed to enter into a section 75 agreement with North East London Integrated Care Board, delegating authority for final terms, monitoring, and implementation to relevant members and officers.
Recommendations Approved
Period 9 Revenue & Capital Monitoring Report
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note the Period 9 revenue and capital financial positions, progress on savings delivery, the updated position on earmarked reserves, and the Quarter 3 Capital Programme update.
Information Only
Cabinet approval to adopt Romford Masterplan SPD as planning policy.
From: PART 2, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to adopt the Romford Town Centre Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document as planning policy, along with associated documents, as outlined in the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
Recommendations Approved
THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET 2025/26
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...the Council's 2025/26 budget, HRA Business Plan update, Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Refresh 2025-2026, and HWR JVLLP Business Plan were addressed, including approving the HRA Budget, increasing rents for tenants, approving the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan 2025-2026, and noting the Strategic Director of Place will bring forward a report proposing the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers for the Chippenham Road development.
Recommendations Approved
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...to grant a legal dispensation allowing all members to participate in and vote on the Council's 2025/26 budget despite their declared pecuniary interest as Council Tax payers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133