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) Health & Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including the implementation of a special educational needs unit at a school, the procurement of a short breaks open framework, the extension of an adult drug and alcohol contract, new designations for private sector housing enforcement, a compulsory purchase order, future proposals for former library premises and a corporate plan performance report.

December 10, 2025
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
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.

October 15, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

106 decisions · Page 21 of 22

Energy Contracts 2024-28 - Renewal

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024

Cabinet will be asked to approve the award of the Energy Contract for 2024-2028

Recommendations Approved

SEND & Alternative Provision Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024

...the Cabinet of Havering agreed to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Services - Domestic Abuse policy (2024)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the Housing Services Domestic Abuse policy (2024) to clearly declare and communicate the Council's position concerning Domestic Abuse, aiming to improve resident safety and the Council's reputation.

Recommendations Approved

Council's Commercial Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024

Cabinet will be asked to approve the Council’s commercial strategy

Recommendations Approved

Housing Services - Hate Crime Policy (2024)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the Housing Services Hate Crime Policy (2024) to protect residents, define consequences for perpetrators, and support victims/witnesses.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 106