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.
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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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.
Council - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting on 3 September 2025 included discussion of a motion regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), a debate on Mercury Land Holdings (MLH), and member questions on topics ranging from allotment sites to school street zones. The council agreed to prepare evidence for widening Article 4 directions[^2] to include all detached homes, but rejected a motion to revise the MLH business plan to focus on social homes.
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: 280
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 141 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.