Bernadette Lynch
Council: Havering
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 11 March 2026 saw the approval of a new special educational needs school in Gidea Park, alongside significant investments in public health services and housing. Key decisions included the award of a £38.5 million contract for the construction of Balgores School, an increased investment of £29 million over seven years for the Healthy Child Programme, and a £9.1 million contract for Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. The Cabinet also approved a proposal to enter into a nominations agreement with Inspired Solutions for up to 600 build-to-rent properties, aiming to address housing need and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 13 of 27
MINUTES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...the Council approved the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 26, 2025, as a correct record and approved the recommendations outlined within those minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Havering Climate Change Action Plan 2024-27 Annual Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025
...to note the progress made in tackling the climate emergency and the overall emissions for Havering Council, as outlined in the Havering Climate Change Action Plan 2024-27 Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Joining Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for Children’s Care Placements
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025
...to improve access to quality children's care placements and better manage budgets, Havering will join Newham's Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System.
Recommendations Approved
Children in Care Sufficiency Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025
...to approve the Childcare Sufficiency Strategy 2025-2028, as detailed in Appendix 1, to meet the council's statutory duty to provide sufficient accommodation for children in care.
Recommendations approved
Report of Overview & Scrutiny
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025
...to consider the recommendations made by the Overview and Scrutiny Board regarding the Havering Volunteer Centre and the scrutiny process, agreeing to some and disagreeing to others.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 133