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.
280 meetings · Page 1 of 56
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 saw a significant debate and vote on the future of three libraries: Harold Wood, Gidea Park, and South Hornchurch. Ultimately, all proposals to halt their closure or disposal failed to pass. The council also approved changes to its Contract Procedure Rules and Constitution, and adopted the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Havering Cabinet met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 for its final meeting of the administration, approving key projects including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of healthy child and sexual health services, and a build-to-rent housing scheme. The Cabinet also agreed to extend contracts for estate improvements and external works, adopt flood risk and active travel strategies, and designate four new village greens. Discussions also covered the capital funding for children's homes and the council's revenue and capital budget monitoring.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
141 decisions · Page 2 of 29
Adoption of Flood Risk Management Plan and Surface Water Management Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Cabinet of Havering Council agreed to adopt the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Surface Water Management Plan, and Action Plan on 11 March 2026. This decision approves the plans for managing local flood risks within the borough. The adopted plans include actions for Critical Drainage Areas and borough-wide measures to reduce flooding.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
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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Apologies for absence
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 18, 2026
...that all cabinet members were in attendance, approving the recommendations presented.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 280
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 141