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.
74 meetings · Page 2 of 15
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's precarious financial situation, with a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a significant budget gap for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Council Budget Report and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and the Five Year Capital Programme.
Director of Ageing Well, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.00 am
The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment to the post of Director of Ageing Well. The meeting was also scheduled to include procedural items such as the Chair's announcement and apologies for absence.
AD Adults Social Care, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.30 pm
The Appointments Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment to the post of Assistant Director – Living & Ageing Well.
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 4 February 2026 was set to cover a range of strategic priorities for Havering, including safeguarding, early years development, sexual health, arts and sports strategies, and efforts to combat drug and alcohol misuse. The meeting's agenda focused on reviewing annual reports and discussing the adoption of new strategies aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the borough.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw a lengthy debate and eventual agreement on a revised motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, following procedural discussions and extensions to the meeting time. Key decisions were also made regarding park safety, the appointment of a Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector, and the formalisation of financial support for the Havering Volunteer Centre.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 1 of 27
Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land and instructed officers to take all necessary actions to achieve successful registration, also agreeing the engagement and consultation process.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores Special School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to award the JCT Design and Build Contract, with LBH Amendments, to Galliford Try Ltd for £38,552,461 for the construction of the new special educational needs school on Balgores Field, subject to planning approvals.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...noted improvements in the Council's financial position, including a £17.4m underspend on the General Fund and £2.83m on the HRA, alongside a forecast £31.5m overspend on DSG budgets, and approved the write-off of £3,695,506.79 in irrecoverable Council Tax debt.
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Permission to Procure the Integrated Sexual Health Service
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to approve the direct award of the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service to BHRUT for a seven-year period from October 2026 to September 2033, with an estimated cost of £9.1 million.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Extension of Contract for Estate Improvements and Retrofit
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...to extend the contract with BTS Property Solutions Limited for estate improvements and external works to HRA properties for one year, with a maximum value of £3 million.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 133