Councillor Viddy Persaud
Email: councillorViddy.Persaud@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
279 meetings · Page 1 of 56
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
AD - ADULTS SAFEGUARDING, Appointments Sub Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 10.00 am
The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The primary focus of the meeting, as indicated by the available documents, is the appointment to a key senior role within the council's adult safeguarding services.
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 saw a significant debate and vote on the future of three libraries: Harold Wood, Gidea Park, and South Hornchurch. Ultimately, all proposals to halt their closure or disposal failed to pass. The council also approved changes to its Contract Procedure Rules and Constitution, and adopted the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Pensions Committee of Havering Council met on 17 March 2026 to review the fund's actuarial valuation, investment strategy, and performance. Key decisions included the approval of the 2025 actuarial valuation report, the 2026 investment strategy statement, and the pension fund performance monitoring report for Q4 2025.
Governance Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss proposed updates to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules and a comprehensive review of various parts of the Council's Constitution. These discussions are part of an ongoing effort to ensure the Council's governance documents are up-to-date and effective.
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: 279
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 15