Andrew Blake-Herbert
Council: Havering
Committees:
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
117 decisions · Page 20 of 24
Period 6 Revenue & Capital Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to note the Period 6 revenue financial position, progress on savings and earmarked reserves, and the Quarter 2 Capital Programme update.
Information Only
Q2 Corporate Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to note the Q2 Corporate Performance Report, including all indicators and performance levels detailed within it.
Information Only
Street Lighting Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to award the Street Lighting Contract to Marlborough Highways Limited for an initial six-year term, with a possible four-year extension, up to a total value of £25m over 10 years, subject to a statutory standstill period.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of the Joint Havering Dementia Strategy 2024-2029
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 7.30 pm - November 06, 2024
...to adopt and approve the local Joint Dementia Strategy for Havering 2024-2029, subject to incorporating recommendations from the People Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee and removing a specific sentence about government social care charging reforms.
Recommendations Approved
Award of a Pre-Contract Service Agreement to develop the designs for the new Balgores Special School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 09, 2024
...to award Galliford Try Ltd preferred bidder status and a Pre-Contract Service Agreement (PCSA) worth £2,328,096 for the design development of the new Balgores Special School.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 117