Councillor Reg Whitney
Email: councillorReg.Whitney@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 11 December 2025, to discuss a number of planning applications and development presentations.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a review of an individual polling place, constitutional and governance matters, staff member voting rights on the Pensions Committee, and governance at Mercury Land Holdings. Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, was scheduled to chair the meeting. Members were also expected to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
15 decisions · Page 3 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: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...to grant a legal dispensation allowing all members to participate in and vote on the Council's 2025/26 budget despite their declared pecuniary interest as Council Tax payers.
Recommendations Approved
MINUTES
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...to approve the recommendations from the meeting held on 15 January 2025, as recorded in the minutes.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Ray Best, Joshua Chapman, Sue Ospreay, Viddy Persaud, Katharine Tumilty and Damian White.
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THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET 2025/26
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...the Council's 2025/26 budget, HRA Business Plan update, Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Refresh 2025-2026, and HWR JVLLP Business Plan were addressed, including approving the HRA Budget, increasing rents for tenants, approving the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan 2025-2026, and noting the Strategic Director of Place will bring forward a report proposing the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers for the Chippenham Road development.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 15