Andrew Blake-Herbert
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports covering safeguarding, children's services, sexual health, arts and culture, sports and physical activity, and drug and alcohol misuse. These discussions aim to inform the board's strategic direction and support the health and wellbeing of Havering residents.
Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council was scheduled to consider several business plans for regeneration projects and housing initiatives. A key item on the agenda was the review of comments from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and regeneration plans.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
112 decisions · Page 11 of 23
Corporate Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cabinet approval to adopt Romford Masterplan SPD as planning policy.
From: PART 2, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to adopt the Romford Town Centre Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document as planning policy, along with associated documents, as outlined in the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
Recommendations Approved
Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-30
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
... the Cabinet of Havering agreed to adopt the Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy for 2025-2030.
Recommendations Approved
Period 9 Revenue & Capital Monitoring Report
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note the Period 9 revenue and capital financial positions, progress on savings delivery, the updated position on earmarked reserves, and the Quarter 3 Capital Programme update.
Information Only
Permission to enter into a s75 Agreement with the Havering Place-Based Partnership to deliver the Better Care Fund 2025-2027
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to ensure the delivery of the Better Care Fund Plan for Havering for the period 2025/2026, they agreed to enter into a section 75 agreement with North East London Integrated Care Board, delegating authority for final terms, monitoring, and implementation to relevant members and officers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 112