Graham Williamson - Councillor for Havering (South Hornchurch)

Councillor Graham Williamson

Havering Residents Association South Hornchurch Cabinet Member for Regeneration

Email: councillorGraham.Williamson@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

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Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Governance Committee Overview & Scrutiny Board

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

45 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cabinet Committee Member

Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Havering Council was scheduled to consider several business plans for regeneration projects and housing initiatives. A key item on the agenda was the review of comments from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and regeneration plans.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.

January 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Havering Council meeting included discussions on tree inspections, the Romford Police Station front desk closure, and support for Zane's Law[^2], as well as the approval of the East London Joint Waste Plan submission. Councillors also addressed petitions and member questions on local issues.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.

November 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Approval to award a contract for delivery of Electrical Services to HRA homes and communal areas

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024

...to procure and award a contract worth up to £63 million for electrical services to Havering Council homes and communal areas for a term of 10 years, with a possible 6-year extension, using a 50% Quality, 40% Price, and 10% Social Value weighting, and delegated the contract award and subsequent works packages.

Recommendations Approved

Roof Replacements 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024

...to procure a contract worth up to £4,000,000 for roof replacements on Havering's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) properties, delegating the contract award and terms to the Strategic Director of Place in consultation with other directors.

Recommendations Approved

Compliance Contracts Procurement

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024

...to procure and award six 10-year contracts, potentially extendable by 6 years, with a maximum total value of £94,050,000, for safety inspections, building compliance checks, and related works for Havering's housing and corporate buildings, using a 50% Quality, 40% Price, and 10% Social Value weighting, and the Mercell procurement portal, delegating contract award approval and works ordering to specified officers.

Recommendations Approved

Havering Town Hall roof replacement - Permission to tender

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 25, 2024

...to commence a tendering process for the replacement of the Havering Town Hall's roof, roof lanterns, parapet walls, and HVAC units, as well as the installation of photovoltaic panels, with a projected start date in June 2025 and completion in December 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Anti-social Behaviour Policy (2024)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.30 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the Housing Anti-Social Behaviour Policy (2024) to clearly state the council's position on ASB, define consequences for perpetrators, and outline support for victims and witnesses.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 117