Councillor John Crowder

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a number of planning applications and development proposals. The most significant item on the agenda is the proposal for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school on Balgores Lane, but the committee will also consider a development presentation for a new Havering Islamic Community Centre on South Street. The committee will also review the minutes from their previous meeting.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the fund's valuation, investment performance, climate-related financial disclosures, and the government's Fit for the Future reforms.

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].

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.

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss a pre-application for a new Islamic Community Centre on South Street, Romford and a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of the Farnham and Hilldene Estate, approving the latter with additional conditions relating to noise and deliveries. The committee deferred making any decision on the former, pending further information about traffic management and parking.