Andrew Blake-Herbert
Council: Havering
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 18 of 27
5 Year Capital Programme and Strategy - 2025/26 to 2029/30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
Information Only
Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Update 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement (TMSS) and Annual investment Strategy 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
Information Only
HRA Business Plan update, Budget 2025/26 & Capital Programme 2025/26-2029/30.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133