Andrew Blake-Herbert
Council: Havering
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 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 meeting of Havering Council on 11 March 2026 saw the approval of a new special educational needs school in Gidea Park, alongside significant investments in public health services and housing. Key decisions included the award of a £38.5 million contract for the construction of Balgores School, an increased investment of £29 million over seven years for the Healthy Child Programme, and a £9.1 million contract for Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. The Cabinet also approved a proposal to enter into a nominations agreement with Inspired Solutions for up to 600 build-to-rent properties, aiming to address housing need and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss and set the Council's budget for the upcoming financial year, 2026/27. This included the crucial decision of setting the Council Tax for the same period.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 19 of 27
Education Funding
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Mercury Land Holdings Business Plan Update 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax base 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to set the Council Tax base for 2025/26 at 90,151 band D equivalents, noting the change in the estimated collection rate.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to delegate purchase of food waste caddies/food waste vehicles
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to implement weekly household food waste collections starting October 2025, they authorized the Director for Environment to procure necessary vehicles, containers, and equipment, complete the contract variation with FCC, and accept further funding from DEFRA.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to commence procurement for Frozen Food and Grocery
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to commence a compliant procurement process to establish a four-year Procurement Across London (PAL) framework for frozen food and grocery, valued at £28.91m across all PAL members, with Havering's portion estimated at £9.63m.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 133