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 5 of 15
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 1.00 pm
The Havering Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a pharmaceutical needs assessment, a healthy weight strategy, and suicide prevention, as well as to receive a briefing on the NHS's 10-year plan. The board delegated authority to the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) steering group to approve the final report, and agreed for the Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy to proceed to cabinet for adoption.
Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Havering was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 23 July 2025. The agenda included annual reports from committees and member champions, petitions, and the election of Member Champions for the Over 50s and for the Voluntary Sector Compact. Also to be discussed was a report of the Chief Executive on Exceptions to the Call-in (Requisition) Procedure.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council cabinet met to discuss a tobacco harm reduction strategy, the creation of village greens, a damp and mould policy, and other matters. The cabinet approved the Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 and the Damp and Mould Policy (2025) for Housing Revenue Account (HRA) housing. They also agreed to apply for charitable status for Havering London Limited and approved the procurement of a framework for adult social care placements.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 1 of 27
Active Travel Strategy Adoption
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...adopted the Active Travel Strategy, approving its principles and measures for implementation in Havering between 2026 and 2041.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Inspired Solution- Build to rent at the Local Housing Allowance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...approved in principle the proposal to enter into a 40-year nominations agreement with Inspired Solutions for the delivery of up to 600 build-to-rent properties across Havering, with rent guarantees up to current Local Housing Allowance rates in exchange for the right to nominate tenants.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...agreed to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land within Havering and instructed officers to carry out all necessary actions to achieve successful registration.
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
...agreed to extend the contract with BTS Property Solutions Limited for estate improvements and external works to HRA properties for one year, at a maximum value of £3 million.
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 the improvements in the Council's financial position, including an underspend on the General Fund and HRA, progress on savings, a forecast overspend on DSG budgets, an update on maintained schools, the capital monitoring position, and the write-off of irrecoverable Council Tax debt.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 133