Andrew Blake-Herbert

Council: Havering

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Health & Wellbeing Board (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Officer

Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the council's Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement.

March 18, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of vital health services, and plans to address housing needs. Key decisions included approving the award of the main contract for the Balgores Special School, proceeding with the procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service and the Healthy Child Programme, and agreeing to a new build-to-rent scheme to increase housing availability.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Officer

Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026, with the primary focus of the meeting being the setting of the Council's budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting will also include consideration of the Greater London Authority's budget and precept decisions.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Officer

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council is scheduled to consider several key business plans and financial updates. These include proposals for the Housing Revenue Account, regeneration projects in Rainham and Beam Park, and the Bridge Close development.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's precarious financial situation, with a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a significant budget gap for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Council Budget Report and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and the Five Year Capital Programme.

February 18, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 14 of 27

Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan for Consultation (Regulation 19)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025

The Cabinet of Havering decided to consult on the Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan (Regulation 19) and publish the new Local Development Scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy & Action Plan 2025 - 2029

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025

...to approve a four-year Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and Action Plan for 2025-2029, including Violence Against Women and Girls training for all members and WAVE training for the Licensing Chair.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Plan Review

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Leisure Finance

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025

...to proceed with negotiations regarding contractual uplifts to the leisure management contract with SLM, delegating final agreement to the Strategic Director of Resources in consultation with council leaders, while also noting the possibility of a further Cabinet report if terms cannot be agreed.

Recommendations Approved

Building / Fire safety Works

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 09, 2025

...to procure a contract for essential building safety works on high-risk council buildings, using a two-stage tender process via the Fusion 21 framework, with a modified evaluation criteria prioritizing quality and social value, and delegating award approval and procurement route changes to the Strategic Director of Place.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 133