Bernadette Lynch

Council: Havering

Committees: Council (Secretary) Cabinet (Clerk) Health & Wellbeing Board Appointments Sub Committee (Clerk, Secretary) Planning Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Clerk

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a significant investment in special educational needs provision, a new build-to-rent housing scheme, and an updated Active Travel Strategy. The meeting also saw the approval of plans to designate four new village greens and the extension of a contract for estate improvements.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Clerk

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.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Clerk

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's precarious financial situation, with a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a significant budget gap for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Council Budget Report and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and the Five Year Capital Programme.

February 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Appointments Sub Committee Secretary

AD Adults Social Care, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.30 pm

The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment to the post of Assistant Director – Living & Ageing Well.

February 10, 2026, 1:30 pm
Appointments Sub Committee Clerk

Director of Ageing Well, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.00 am

The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment to the post of Director of Ageing Well. The meeting was also scheduled to include procedural items such as the Chair's announcement and apologies for absence.

February 10, 2026, 9:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 12 of 27

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the disclosure of interests, noting that no specific interests were disclosed at the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL AND CONFIRMING THE SCHEME OF DELEGATION

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...to establish the committees of the Council and confirm the scheme of delegation, including approving the recommendations with amendments proposed by the Labour Group not agreed.

Recommendations Approved

APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBER CHAMPIONS

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...it appointed Barry Mugglestone, Robby Misir, Bryan Vincent, and Frankie Walker as Member Champions for the Armed Forces, Equality and Diversity, the Historic Environment, and Young People, respectively, with the position for Equality and Diversity being contested and won by Robby Misir.

Recommendations Approved

MAYORALTY 2025/26

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...to elect Councillor Sue Ospreay as Mayor and note the appointment of Councillor Barry Mugglestone as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year.

Recommendations Approved

RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE

From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025

...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 133