Councillor David Taylor
Email: Councillordavid.taylor@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Budget Scrutiny, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board of Havering Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, with a key focus on scrutinising the council's budget for the upcoming year and its medium-term financial strategy. The board will also review the council's approach to procurement and contract management, alongside an update on ombudsman complaints.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to consider a range of important topics, including the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings, updates on the food waste service, and a review of the School Streets Programme. The committee's agenda also included discussions on the Active Travel Strategy and Homes in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs).
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.
Overview & Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Overview & Scrutiny Board met to discuss the future of three former library premises, and voted to send the decision back to the cabinet for reconsideration. The board raised concerns about the size of the Gidea Park site for a respite centre, clarity on the Harold Wood site after a three-year break clause, ensuring the respite centre is available for local children, and the delegation of decisions from the cabinet member to officers.
Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board met on 8 January 2025 and unanimously upheld a requisition to call in a Cabinet decision regarding the office-to-residential conversion of Chesham House to accommodate homeless families. The Board's decision means the Cabinet will need to reconsider its original decision.
Decisions from Meetings
14 decisions · Page 2 of 3
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
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Jacqui McArdle, and Kathy Tumilty.
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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
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...they appointed the chairmen and vice-chairmen of various committees, including Julie Wilkes as Chairman of the Audit Committee and John Crowder as Chairman of the Pensions Committee, while also withdrawing the nomination of Councillor Mandy Anderson for the position of Chairman of Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Direct award of contract subscription with Forfront Limited (e-shot) through the G-Cloud framework
From: Audit Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 08, 2025
...to procure and award a contract to Forfront Limited for their e-shot email newsletter platform through the G-Cloud framework for three years, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 14