Councillor Keith Darvill

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.

Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee of Havering Council convened to discuss several key issues, including polling place changes, constitutional reviews, staff member voting rights on the Pensions Committee, and the governance of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH). The committee endorsed a change to a polling place, recommended constitutional amendments for approval by the full council, and agreed to allow voting rights for a staff representative on the Pensions Committee. Additionally, the committee requested a briefing on the governance and direction of MLH.

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.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The agenda for the Pensions Committee meeting included discussion of the investment consultancy services, a review of the custodian and actuarial service, the annual report, risk register and governance compliance statement.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Havering Council Pensions Committee met to discuss the performance of the pension fund, note a McCloud remedy administration update, and review LGPS updates. The committee noted the McCloud administration update and agreed the recommendations set out in the agenda. The fund's assets increased to $1.086 billion, with an overall fund performance of 3.46% for the quarter.