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.

75 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council Committee Member

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

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

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
Governance Committee Vice-Chair

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.

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

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.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 17 of 27

MINUTES

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to approve the recommendations from the meeting held on 15 January 2025, as recorded in the minutes.

Recommendations Approved

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

From: Council Tax, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 26, 2025

...to grant a legal dispensation allowing all members to participate in and vote on the Council's 2025/26 budget despite their declared pecuniary interest as Council Tax payers.

Recommendations Approved

Mercury Land Holdings Business Plan Update 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve revisions to the Mercury Land Holdings business plan, reallocate funding, delegate authority for approving detailed business cases and asset disposal terms, and approve the updated business plan.

Recommendations Approved

Education Funding

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...a revised approach to education funding was approved, including adjustments to the Schools Block, High Needs Block, Early Years Block, funding formulas, deficit management for schools, and increased funding for special units and additional support in mainstream schools.

Recommendations Approved

Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve the Havering Wates Regeneration LLP - In-Year Review of 2023/24 Business Plan, including noting a future report on Compulsory Purchase Order powers, delegating authority for grant funding bids and joint venture agreement variations, and approving a revised approach to the Waterloo and Queen Street development.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 133