Oscar Ford - Councillor for Havering (Upminster)

Councillor Oscar Ford

Havering Residents Association Upminster Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Email: Councilloroscar.ford@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Health & Wellbeing Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

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
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 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
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 18, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 17 of 27

MINUTES

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to approve the recommendations from the meeting held on 15 January 2025, as recorded in the minutes.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Ray Best, Joshua Chapman, Sue Ospreay, Viddy Persaud, Katharine Tumilty and Damian White.

Deleted

Mercury Land Holdings Business Plan Update 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve revisions to the Mercury Land Holdings business plan, reallocate funding, delegate authority for approving detailed business cases and asset disposal terms, and approve the updated business plan.

Recommendations Approved

Education Funding

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...a revised approach to education funding was approved, including adjustments to the Schools Block, High Needs Block, Early Years Block, funding formulas, deficit management for schools, and increased funding for special units and additional support in mainstream schools.

Recommendations Approved

Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve the Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan, including noting a future report on Compulsory Purchase Order powers, delegating authority for grant funding bids and joint venture agreement variations, and approving a revised approach to the Waterloo and Queen Street development.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 133