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.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including the implementation of a special educational needs unit at a school, the procurement of a short breaks open framework, the extension of an adult drug and alcohol contract, new designations for private sector housing enforcement, a compulsory purchase order, future proposals for former library premises and a corporate plan performance report.

December 10, 2025
Council Officer

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.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.

October 15, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

106 decisions · Page 1 of 22

Corporate Parenting Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

...the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025–2028 was approved, committing to supporting children in care and care experienced young people through timely access to services, strengthened pathways, meaningful participation, and promotion of fairness, with the Corporate Parenting Panel monitoring progress and officers reviewing the strategy in late 2027.

Recommendations Approved

East London Joint Waste Plan Submission

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

...to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Submission Plan and associated documents to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent public examination, and to delegate authority for minor updates and examination procedural matters.

Recommendations Approved

Zane's Law

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 106