Jacqueline Williams - Councillor for Havering (Upminster)

Councillor Jacqueline Williams

Havering Residents Association Upminster

Email: councillorjacqueline.williams@havering.gov.uk

Council: Havering

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Vice-Chair) Pensions Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

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
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to discuss plans for managing winter demand at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), review the annual report from Healthwatch Havering, and consider new strategies for education, employment, and community safety. The meeting's agenda also included a pre-decision scrutiny of the Havering Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-29 and the adoption of a new Education & Employment Skills Strategy.

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Audit Committee Vice-Chair

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Havering Council was scheduled to meet to discuss internal audit progress, risk management, and treasury management. The committee was also expected to review the minutes from their meeting held on 8 July 2025[^2].

November 25, 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
People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee were scheduled to discuss a new corporate parenting strategy, review foster carer allowances, consider a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, and discuss an employment charter for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

November 06, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

14 decisions · Page 3 of 3

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

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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

...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Ray Best, Joshua Chapman, Sue Ospreay, Viddy Persaud, Katharine Tumilty and Damian White.

Deleted

THE COUNCIL'S BUDGET 2025/26

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

...the Council's 2025/26 budget, HRA Business Plan update, Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Refresh 2025-2026, and HWR JVLLP Business Plan were addressed, including approving the HRA Budget, increasing rents for tenants, approving the Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan 2025-2026, and noting the Strategic Director of Place will bring forward a report proposing the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers for the Chippenham Road development.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 14