Councillor Paul McGeary
Email: CouncillorPaul.Mcgeary@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 1.00 pm
Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to consider several business plan updates for regeneration projects and the Housing Revenue Account. These include discussions on the Rainham and Beam Park, Mercury Land Holdings, Bridge Close Regeneration, and Havering Wates Regeneration joint ventures, alongside the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Private Sector Housing Enforcement Scheme. New designations for Additional Licensing for Housing of Multiple Occupation & Selective Licensing.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to designate new Additional Licensing for Housing of Multiple Occupation across the entire London Borough of Havering and Selective Licensing in the seven specified ward areas, both commencing on 18/03/2026 for a five-year period, along with associated licensing scheme objectives, conditions, and fee structures.
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
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
Permission to Procure a Havering Short Breaks Open Framework
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to procure a five-year Havering Short Breaks open framework, commencing October 1, 2026, valued at an estimated £13.136 million, to improve short break activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities and support their carers, while also extending existing contracts and individual placement agreements until the new framework begins.
Recommendations Approved
Implementation of a 30 place Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Unit at Royal Liberty School for pupils with Communication & Interaction (C&I) needs
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...the release of £2.7 million in funding was approved for SFAET LTD to build a 30-place Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) unit at Royal Liberty School for pupils with Communication & Interaction (C&I) needs.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 112