Barry Mugglestone - Councillor for Havering (Elm Park)

Councillor Barry Mugglestone

Havering Residents Association Elm Park Cabinet Member for Environment and Deputy Mayor of Havering

Email: councillorBarry.Mugglestone@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Deputy) Cabinet (Committee Member) Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Deputy

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.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 10, 2025
Governance Committee Committee Member

Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee of Havering Council convened to discuss several key issues, including polling place changes, constitutional reviews, staff member voting rights on the Pensions Committee, and the governance of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH). The committee endorsed a change to a polling place, recommended constitutional amendments for approval by the full council, and agreed to allow voting rights for a staff representative on the Pensions Committee. Additionally, the committee requested a briefing on the governance and direction of MLH.

November 26, 2025
Council Deputy

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

Decisions from Meetings

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Period 9 Revenue & Capital Monitoring Report

From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025

...to note the Period 9 revenue and capital financial positions, progress on savings delivery, the updated position on earmarked reserves, and the Quarter 3 Capital Programme update.

Information Only

Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-30

From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025

... the Cabinet of Havering agreed to adopt the Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy for 2025-2030.

Recommendations Approved

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to grant a legal dispensation allowing all members to participate in and vote on the Council's 2025/26 budget despite their declared pecuniary interest as Council Tax payers.

Recommendations Approved

THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET 2025/26

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...the Council's 2025/26 budget, HRA Business Plan update, Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Refresh 2025-2026, and HWR JVLLP Business Plan were addressed, including approving the HRA Budget, increasing rents for tenants, approving the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan 2025-2026, and noting the Strategic Director of Place will bring forward a report proposing the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers for the Chippenham Road development.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Ray Best, Joshua Chapman, Sue Ospreay, Viddy Persaud, Katharine Tumilty and Damian White.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 117