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
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Bridge Close Regeneration - Making of the Compulsory Purchase Order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to agree to the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order to facilitate the acquisition of land and property interests for the Bridge Close regeneration scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Future Proposals for Former Library Premises
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to address the future of former library premises, the Cabinet approved repurposing the Gidea Park site for a children's disability accommodation facility (subject to a business case), endorsed demolition and planning applications for Gidea Park and South Hornchurch libraries, noted the Harold Wood Foundation's proposal, agreed to dispose of the South Hornchurch site, and delegated authority for asset disposal progression.
Implemented
Vulnerable Person Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to approve the Vulnerable Person Policy for Council Tenants, which outlines Havering Housing Services' commitment to assisting vulnerable tenants in accessing services and sustaining their tenancies.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025–2028 was approved, committing to supporting children in care and care experienced young people through timely access to services, strengthened pathways, meaningful participation, and promotion of fairness, with the Corporate Parenting Panel monitoring progress and officers reviewing the strategy in late 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Learning Disability Employment Charter
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to support the employment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities, the Cabinet agreed to adopt the Havering Learning Disability Employment Charter and incorporate it into the Council's Human Resources recruitment and selection policy within the Disability Confident scheme, subject to addressing recommendations from the People Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133