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 meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 11 March 2026 saw the approval of plans for a new special educational needs school in Gidea Park, the extension of contracts for estate improvements and sexual health services, and the adoption of an Active Travel Strategy. The council also agreed to proceed with the procurement of the Healthy Child Programme and to enter into a nominations agreement for up to 600 build-to-rent properties.

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 22 of 27

Approval to award procurement for fresh & frozen meat and poultry

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to improve HES Catering services, the Cabinet approved awarding a Pan London framework agreement to Thomas Ridley and Son Ltd and William Whites Meat Ltd for the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry, along with call-off contracts to both companies solely for the London Borough of Havering.

Recommendations Approved

Award of Contract for Highways Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to award the Highways Contract to Marlborough Highways Limited for an initial six-year term, with a possible four-year extension, up to a total value of £145 million over ten years.

Recommendations Approved

Permission to direct award Adults EDT contract 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to enter into a Section 75 Agreement with other boroughs and NELFT for an Adults Emergency Duty Team for five years, delegating final sign-off authority to the Strategic Director of People.

Recommendations Approved

Permission to bid for DFE capital grant to develop local children's homes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to submit a bid for Department for Education capital funding to develop local children's homes.

Recommendations Approved

Healthy Child Programme Contract Extension

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024

...to extend the Healthy Child Programme contract with NELFT for two years, from April 1st, 2025, to March 31st, 2027.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 133