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. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement. Additionally, councillors will consider the schedule for council meetings in the upcoming year and a procedure for exceptions to the Overview and Scrutiny call-in process.
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 2026/27 financial year, which included setting the Council Tax. After considerable debate, the administration's budget proposal was approved, with an amendment from the Labour Group being rejected.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 18 of 27
HRA Business Plan update, Budget 2025/26 & Capital Programme 2025/26-2029/30.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget, increase various rents and charges by 2.7%, set rent-free weeks, agree on service and support charges, and approve the HRA Capital Programme and expenditure, referring the latter two to full Council for ratification.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement (TMSS) and Annual investment Strategy 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
Information Only
Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Update 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...to approve the 2025-26 business plan for the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP, allocate a budget for its funding and delivery, authorize relevant officers to approve detailed business cases and legal agreements, continue discussions regarding the relocation of the HICC and LAS, bring forward a report on the proposed Compulsory Purchase Order, and finalize necessary legal agreements.
Recommendations Approved
5 Year Capital Programme and Strategy - 2025/26 to 2029/30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
Information Only
2025/26 Budget and 2025-2029 Medium Term Financial Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...to recommend to the Full Council the approval of the 2025/26 budget and 2025-29 Medium Term Financial Strategy, including a 2.99% increase in core Council Tax and an additional 2% increase for the Adult Social Care Precept, along with various related proposals and delegations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 133