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• Mercury Land Holdings Business Plan Update 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve revisions to the Mercury Land Holdings business plan, reallocate funding, delegate authority for approving detailed business cases and asset disposal terms, and approve the updated business plan.

• Libraries Consultation

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to address budget constraints and optimize library services, the Cabinet approved the Library Strategy 2024-29, agreed to close three branch libraries from April 1, 2025, mothballing them for potential meanwhile uses, and delegated authority for their use to the Strategic Director of Place, while also agreeing to progress mitigating actions and maintain the book stock budget.

• Education Funding

  Recommendations Approved

  ...a revised approach to education funding was approved, including adjustments to the Schools Block, High Needs Block, Early Years Block, funding formulas, deficit management for schools, and increased funding for special units and additional support in mainstream schools.

• Treasury Management Strategy Statement (TMSS) and Annual investment Strategy 2025/26

  Information Only

• 5 Year Capital Programme and Strategy - 2025/26 to 2029/30

  Information Only

• 2025/26 Budget and 2025-2029 Medium Term Financial Strategy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to recommend to the Full Council the approval of the 2025/26 budget and 2025-29 Medium Term Financial Strategy, including a 2.99% increase in core Council Tax and an additional 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept, along with various related proposals and delegations.

• Apologies for absence

  Information Only

  ...to note that no apologies for absence were received and the full cabinet was in attendance.

• Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan, including noting a future report on Compulsory Purchase Order powers, delegating authority for grant funding bids and joint venture agreement variations, and approving a revised approach to the Waterloo and Queen Street development.

• Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Update 2025-26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the 2025-26 business plan for the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP, allocate a budget for its funding and delivery, authorize relevant officers to approve detailed business cases and legal agreements, continue discussions regarding the relocation of the HICC and LAS, bring forward a report on the proposed Compulsory Purchase Order, and finalize necessary legal agreements.

• HRA Business Plan update, Budget 2025/26 & Capital Programme 2025/26-2029/30.

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget, increase various rents and charges by 2.7%, set rent-free weeks, agree on service and support charges, and approve the HRA Capital Programme and expenditure, referring the latter two to full Council for ratification.

Attendees

Councillor Gillian Ford Leader of the Opposition Havering Aligned Residents' Associations, (Upminster & Cranham Residents Association) · Cranham

Councillor Oscar Ford Havering Aligned Residents' Associations, (Upminster & Cranham Residents Association) · Upminster

Paul McGeary Cabinet Member for Housing and Property Havering Residents Association · Gooshays

Paul Middleton Cabinet Member for Digital, Transformation and Customer Services Havering Residents Association · St Andrews

Ray Morgon Leader of the Council Havering Residents Association · Hacton

Councillor Barry Mugglestone Havering Aligned Residents' Associations, (Hornchurch Residents Association) · Elm Park

Natasha Summers Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Housing Need Havering Residents Association · South Hornchurch

Councillor Christopher Wilkins Havering Aligned Residents' Associations, (Upminster & Cranham Residents Association) · Upminster

Graham Williamson Cabinet Member for Regeneration Havering Residents Association · South Hornchurch

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