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 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 Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement. Additionally, councillors will consider the schedule for council meetings in the upcoming year and a procedure for exceptions to the Overview and Scrutiny call-in process.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 11 March 2026 saw the approval of plans for a new special educational needs school in Gidea Park, the extension of contracts for estate improvements and sexual health services, and the adoption of an Active Travel Strategy. The council also agreed to proceed with the procurement of the Healthy Child Programme and to enter into a nominations agreement for up to 600 build-to-rent properties.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss and approve the budget for the 2026/27 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate, the administration's budget proposal was approved, with an amendment from the Labour Group being rejected.
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 22 of 27
Approval to award procurement for fresh & frozen meat and poultry
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to improve HES Catering services, the Cabinet approved awarding a Pan London framework agreement to Thomas Ridley and Son Ltd and William Whites Meat Ltd for the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry, along with call-off contracts to both companies solely for the London Borough of Havering.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Contract for Highways Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to award the Highways Contract to Marlborough Highways Limited for an initial six-year term, with a possible four-year extension, up to a total value of £145 million over ten years.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to direct award Adults EDT contract 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to enter into a Section 75 Agreement with other boroughs and NELFT for an Adults Emergency Duty Team for five years, delegating final sign-off authority to the Strategic Director of People.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to bid for DFE capital grant to develop local children's homes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to submit a bid for Department for Education capital funding to develop local children's homes.
Recommendations Approved
Healthy Child Programme Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to extend the Healthy Child Programme contract with NELFT for two years, from April 1st, 2025, to March 31st, 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 133