Councillor Martin Goode
Email: CouncillorMartin.Goode@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Overview & Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council's Overview and Scrutiny Board met to discuss budget savings, HR metrics, the improvement and transformation action plan, and cabinet responses to scrutiny recommendations. Councillors reviewed progress on savings targets, scrutinised workforce data, and discussed the future of the Havering Volunteer Centre. The board also considered how to improve the scrutiny process itself.
Council - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.30 pm
The Havering Council meeting on 3 September 2025 included discussion of a motion regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), a debate on Mercury Land Holdings (MLH), and member questions on topics ranging from allotment sites to school street zones. The council agreed to prepare evidence for widening Article 4 directions[^2] to include all detached homes, but rejected a motion to revise the MLH business plan to focus on social homes.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
24 decisions · Page 1 of 5
Damp and Mould Policy (2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to approve the Damp & Mould Policy (2025) for HRA Housing, aligning with regulatory requirements and aiming to support residents' health and wellbeing by addressing damp and mould issues in council properties.
Recommendations Approved
The Making of Two Village Greens in Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to protect them from redevelopment in perpetuity, the Cabinet agreed to apply for voluntary village green registration for land at Platford Green and Tyle Green, and land at Tees Drive and Priory Road.
Recommendations Approved
Revision to the Cabinet Paper requesting Permission to Procure Adult Social Care Framework
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to procure a £500 million framework for Adult Social Care Residential & Nursing Care Home, Homecare and Supported Living Placements, and delegated authority to approve the contract awards to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.
Recommendations Approved
Havering London - Charitable Status Application
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
...to submit an application to the Charity Commission for Havering London Limited to become a registered charity and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Legal Services, to take all necessary steps to establish the charity if the application is successful.
Recommendations Approved
Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 11, 2025
... the Havering Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 was approved for implementation, aiming to reduce tobacco harm and address youth vaping through supporting smokers to quit, preventing smoking and vaping uptake, creating smoke-free environments, and strengthening regulation and enforcement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 24