Councillor Sarah Edwards
Email: Councillorsarahj.edwards@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
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.
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee were scheduled to discuss a new corporate parenting strategy, review foster carer allowances, consider a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, and discuss an employment charter for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
Joint meeting with Place OSSC, People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a report on Launders Lane (Arnold's Field). The sub-committee was expected to scrutinise the report and agree on recommendations for the Overview and Scrutiny Board to consider for referral to the Cabinet for response. The meeting was held jointly with the Places Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee.
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social care, the NHS 10-year plan, and the awarding of a contract for the Ageing Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service. The sub-committee scrutinised reports on each of these topics, but made no decisions at the meeting.
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
12 decisions · Page 3 of 3
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: 29
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 12