Councillor Osman Dervish
Email: councillorosman.dervish@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
283 meetings · Page 2 of 57
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw a lengthy debate and eventual agreement on a revised motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, following procedural discussions and extensions to the meeting time. Key decisions were also made regarding park safety, the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, and the formalisation of financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre.
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.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a food waste service update, the active travel strategy consultation, a school streets programme review, and homes in multiple occupancy.
JOINT MEETING WITH PEOPLE OSSC, Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a report on Launders Lane (Arnold's Field). The sub-committee will scrutinise the report and agree on any recommendations for the Overview and Scrutiny Board to consider for referral to the Cabinet for response. The sub-committee has invited the public, local residents and outside agencies to contribute to the process.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss and note the updated Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans (CAAMPs) for Romford, Rainham and Gidea Park, and to receive an update on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), including income, allocations, and spending. The committee was asked to provide comments on the allocations and discuss the implications of a Neighbourhood Plan on CIL.
Decisions from Meetings
15 decisions · Page 1 of 3
ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL AND CONFIRMING THE SCHEME OF DELEGATION
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to establish the committees of the Council and confirm the scheme of delegation, including approving the recommendations with amendments proposed by the Labour Group not agreed.
Recommendations Approved
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.
Recommendations Approved
MAYORALTY 2025/26
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to elect Councillor Sue Ospreay as Mayor and note the appointment of Councillor Barry Mugglestone as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBER CHAMPIONS
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...it appointed Barry Mugglestone, Robby Misir, Bryan Vincent, and Frankie Walker as Member Champions for the Armed Forces, Equality and Diversity, the Historic Environment, and Young People, respectively, with the position for Equality and Diversity being contested and won by Robby Misir.
Recommendations Approved
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...they appointed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of various committees, including Julie Wilkes as Chairman of the Audit Committee and John Crowder as Chairman of the Pensions Committee, while also withdrawing the nomination of Councillor Mandy Anderson for the position of Chairman of Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 283
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 15