Councillor Gillian Ford
Email: councillorgillian.ford@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026, with a number of reports and recommendations due for consideration. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on contract procedure rules, changes to the council's constitution, and the annual pay policy statement.
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.
Governance Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Havering Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules and a review of various parts of the Council's Constitution. The meeting's agenda also included the approval of previous minutes.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss and approve the budget for the 2026-2027 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate and the rejection of an amendment proposed by the Labour Group, the administration's budget and Council Tax proposals were approved.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 16 of 27
Period 9 Revenue & Capital Monitoring Report
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note the Period 9 revenue and capital financial positions, progress on savings delivery, the updated position on earmarked reserves, and the Quarter 3 Capital Programme update.
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Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-30
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
... the Cabinet of Havering agreed to adopt the Havering All-Age Suicide Prevention Strategy for 2025-2030.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to enter into a s75 Agreement with the Havering Place-Based Partnership to deliver the Better Care Fund 2025-2027
From: PART 1, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to ensure the delivery of the Better Care Fund Plan for Havering for the period 2025/2026, they agreed to enter into a section 75 agreement with North East London Integrated Care Board, delegating authority for final terms, monitoring, and implementation to relevant members and officers.
Recommendations Approved
THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET 2025/26
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...the Council's 2025/26 budget, HRA Business Plan update, Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Refresh 2025-2026, and HWR JVLLP Business Plan were addressed, including approving the HRA Budget, increasing rents for tenants, approving the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan 2025-2026, and noting the Strategic Director of Place will bring forward a report proposing the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers for the Chippenham Road development.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Ray Best, Joshua Chapman, Sue Ospreay, Viddy Persaud, Katharine Tumilty and Damian White.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 133