Robby Misir

Planning Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Havering Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026. The committee considered an application for a change of use at 51 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, to establish an Ofsted-regulated residential children's home for up to two children aged between 8 and 17. The application had been deferred from a previous meeting to clarify matters regarding police reports of crime and anti-social behaviour in the area, and to gain insight from the Havering Social Care Team on carer-to-child ratios. During the meeting, it was noted that while there had been some police attendances at the property, the number of recorded incidents linked to the address since October 2024 had been minimal. The Havering Strategic Commissioner had indicated that there was an overprovision of children's homes in the borough, meaning there was not a local need for this specific proposal. Officers recommended that the matter be deferred, and the committee voted to agree with this recommendation.

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.

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss defibrillator availability in Havering, and to review annual complaints and compliments reports for Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care, and Education Services. The committee agreed on several action points to improve defibrillator accessibility and to address issues raised in the complaints reports.

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.