Councillor Barry Mugglestone
Email: councillorBarry.Mugglestone@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
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.
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 22 of 24
Approval to award a contract for delivery of Electrical Services to HRA homes and communal areas
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to procure and award a contract worth up to £63 million for electrical services to Havering Council homes and communal areas for a term of 10 years, with a possible 6-year extension, using a 50% Quality, 40% Price, and 10% Social Value weighting, and delegated the contract award and subsequent works packages.
Recommendations Approved
Roof Replacements 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to procure a contract worth up to £4,000,000 for roof replacements on Havering's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) properties, delegating the contract award and terms to the Strategic Director of Place in consultation with other directors.
Recommendations Approved
Compliance Contracts Procurement
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to procure and award six 10-year contracts, potentially extendable by 6 years, with a maximum total value of £94,050,000, for safety inspections, building compliance checks, and related works for Havering's housing and corporate buildings, using a 50% Quality, 40% Price, and 10% Social Value weighting, and the Mercell procurement portal, delegating contract award approval and works ordering to specified officers.
Recommendations Approved
Havering Town Hall roof replacement - Permission to tender
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024
...to commence a tendering process for the replacement of the Havering Town Hall's roof, roof lanterns, parapet walls, and HVAC units, as well as the installation of photovoltaic panels, with a projected start date in June 2025 and completion in December 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Anti-social Behaviour Policy (2024)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve the Housing Anti-Social Behaviour Policy (2024) to clearly state the council's position on ASB, define consequences for perpetrators, and outline support for victims and witnesses.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 117