Councillor Ray Best
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss a pre-application for a new Islamic Community Centre on South Street, Romford and a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of the Farnham and Hilldene Estate, approving the latter with additional conditions relating to noise and deliveries. The committee deferred making any decision on the former, pending further information about traffic management and parking.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a food waste service update, the active travel strategy consultation, a school streets programme review, and homes in multiple occupancy.
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss three proposed developments in Romford: a residential-led mixed-use development at the Liberty Shopping Centre, a supported accommodation building by the YMCA Thames Gateway, and a co-living development at the former Atik nightclub site. Councillors did not make any planning decisions at this meeting, but raised questions and concerns about each proposal for the developers and planning officers to consider.
JOINT MEETING WITH PEOPLE OSSC, Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a report on Launders Lane (Arnold's Field). The sub-committee will scrutinise the report and agree on any recommendations for the Overview and Scrutiny Board to consider for referral to the Cabinet for response. The sub-committee has invited the public, local residents and outside agencies to contribute to the process.
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss a development presentation for the proposed redevelopment of the former Homebase site on Davidson Way in Romford. The proposal includes demolishing the existing building and constructing a residential-led development with commercial spaces, a primary school, and a public park. No decisions were made at this stage.
Decisions from Meetings
12 decisions · Page 1 of 3
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
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the disclosure of interests, noting that no specific interests were disclosed at the meeting.
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 12