Gillian Ford - Councillor for Havering (Cranham)

Councillor Gillian Ford

Havering Residents Association Cranham Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Email: councillorgillian.ford@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Vice-Chair) Health & Wellbeing Board (Chairman) Appointments Sub Committee (Vice-Chair) Governance Committee (Vice-Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

74 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the council's Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement.

March 18, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of vital health services, and plans to address housing needs. Key decisions included approving the award of the main contract for the Balgores Special School, proceeding with the procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service and the Healthy Child Programme, and agreeing to a new build-to-rent scheme to increase housing availability.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Governance Committee Vice-Chair

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss proposed new Contract Procedure Rules and a review of various parts of the Council's Constitution. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous minutes.

March 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026, with the primary focus of the meeting being the setting of the Council's budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting will also include consideration of the Greater London Authority's budget and precept decisions.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Vice-Chair

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

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 10 of 27

Procurement of Framework Agreement- Frozen Food and Grocery

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025

...to award a Pan London multi-supplier framework agreement for frozen foods and groceries, including a Havering call-off, commencing September 1st, 2025, and lasting until August 31st, 2029, with an estimated total value of £36.04m for the framework and £10.73m for Havering.

Recommendations Approved

116 Petersfield Avenue, Romford RM3 9PH- Assignment

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025

...to instruct legal to prepare and complete a licence to assign the lease of 116 Petersfield Avenue, Romford RM3 9PH, to a new tenant, subject to the details outlined in Appendix A.

Recommendations Approved

3,5,7 & flat 11 Highfield Link, Collier Row Romford RM3 9PH- Assignment

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 13, 2025

...to instruct legal to prepare and complete a licence to assign the lease of the property at 3, 5, 7 & flat 11 Highfield Link, Collier Row Romford RM3 9PH.

Recommendations Approved

Havering London - Charitable Status Application

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025

...to submit an application to the Charity Commission for Havering London Limited to become a registered charity and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Legal Services, to take all necessary steps to establish the charity if the application is successful.

Recommendations Approved

Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025

... the Havering Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 was approved for implementation, aiming to reduce tobacco harm and address youth vaping through supporting smokers to quit, preventing smoking and vaping uptake, creating smoke-free environments, and strengthening regulation and enforcement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 74

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 133