Ray Best
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to discuss the redevelopment of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford. The committee voted to approve the application by three votes to two, with one abstention, following extensive discussion.
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.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview and Scrutiny Subcommittee met to discuss the progress of the new housing allocations scheme, the ongoing challenges with emergency temporary accommodation, and an overview of void properties. Key decisions included noting the significant demand surge following the implementation of the new housing allocations scheme and the introduction of a Working Household Contribution
to address potential disadvantages for working families. The committee also reviewed the substantial pressures on temporary accommodation resources, largely driven by increased homelessness and the collapse of the private rented sector.
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.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Tuesday 3 March 2026 to discuss the East Havering Data Centre Campus Draft Local Development Order (LDO). The committee voted to agree the publication of the draft LDO, Statement of Reasons, Environmental Statement, and associated documents for consultation. They also agreed to the publication of the Environmental Statement and its Non-Technical Summary for consultation.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
- 308
- Average per month
- 2.2
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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