Paul McGeary
Cabinet Member for Housing and Property
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
278 meetings · Page 1 of 56
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 addressed various council procedures, policies, and community issues. Key decisions included the adoption of revised Contract Procedure Rules, approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, and the setting of council meeting dates for the 2026/27 municipal year. The meeting also heard several petitions and debated motions concerning libraries, tax rises, SEND provisions, community assets, and local plan sites.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council convened on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss several key issues, approving the construction of a new special educational needs school, extending a contract for estate improvements, and adopting a new Active Travel Strategy. The meeting also saw the approval of plans to procure an integrated sexual health service and proceed with the voluntary registration of four further village greens.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss and approve the budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate, the administration's budget proposal was approved, with an amendment from the Labour Group being rejected.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss several key regeneration projects and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan. Decisions were made to approve business plans for Rainham and Beam Park, Bridge Close, and the Havering Wates Regeneration Joint Venture, alongside the HRA budget and capital programme.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and the medium-term financial strategy. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27, and the approval of the five-year Capital Programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Permission to Procure the Integrated Sexual Health Service
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided to approve the direct award of the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service to BHRUT for the period 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2033 at an estimated total cost of £9.1m. The Cabinet also delegated authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health Wellbeing, to award the contract upon completion of the Direct Award Process C and agree any variations to baselines, tariffs, and work packages over the lifetime of the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
Havering Cabinet agreed to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land on 11 March 2026. The Cabinet instructed officers to carry out all necessary actions for successful registration and agreed to the attached engagement and consultation process.
Recommendations Approved
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided on 11 March 2026 to note the Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report for 2025/26. The report detailed an underspend on the General Fund of £17.4m and an underspend on the HRA of £2.83m, alongside a forecast overspend of £31.5m on DSG budgets.
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Extension of Contract for Estate Improvements and Retrofit
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council agreed to extend the contract with BTS Property Solutions Limited for estate improvements and external works to HRA properties. This extension is for one year at a maximum value of £3 million, commencing on 11 March 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores Special School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council decided on 11 March 2026 to approve the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the new Balgores Special School for £38,552,461. They also agreed to enter into all associated documentation. The decision included commitments to prioritise local employment and supply chains, deliver an Employment and Skills Plan, and support community wellbeing and environmental benefits.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 278
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 141