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.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
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 meeting of Havering Council on 11 March 2026 saw the approval of a new special educational needs school in Gidea Park, alongside significant investments in public health services and housing. Key decisions included the award of a £38.5 million contract for the construction of Balgores School, an increased investment of £29 million over seven years for the Healthy Child Programme, and a £9.1 million contract for Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. The Cabinet also approved a proposal to enter into a nominations agreement with Inspired Solutions for up to 600 build-to-rent properties, aiming to address housing need and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss and set the Council's budget for the upcoming financial year, 2026/27. This included the crucial decision of setting the Council Tax for the same period.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 19 of 27
Libraries Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...to address budget constraints and optimize library services, the Cabinet approved the Library Strategy 2024-29, agreed to close three branch libraries from April 1, 2025, mothballing them for potential meanwhile uses, and delegated authority for their use to the Strategic Director of Place, while also agreeing to progress mitigating actions and maintain the book stock budget.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...to note that no apologies for absence were received and the full cabinet was in attendance.
Information Only
Office to Residential Conversion to accommodate homeless families - Eastgate House
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to lease Eastgate House, a 34-unit building in Basildon, for 10 years to accommodate homeless families, with the option to sub-lease it to Queens Letting and Management (QLM) and approved deficit grant funding of up to £3.9m to QLM.
Implemented
Outline Proposals to address Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEND rising rolls – Update to Phase 5 expansion Programme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve proposals for addressing rising rolls in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and SEND provisions, including expansions, bulge classes, SEND unit implementations, and delegated authority for further decisions and actions related to the Phase 5 expansion program.
Recommendations Approved
Contract Award for the Supply of Temporary Workers
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to award a contract to Adecco for the supply of temporary workers for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to six years total, via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Mstar4 London Collaboration call-off.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 133