Councillor Matthew Stanton
Email: Councillormatthew.stanton@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 7.00 pm
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.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a food waste service update, the active travel strategy consultation, a school streets programme review, and homes in multiple occupancy.
JOINT MEETING WITH PEOPLE OSSC, Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a report on Launders Lane (Arnold's Field). The sub-committee will scrutinise the report and agree on any recommendations for the Overview and Scrutiny Board to consider for referral to the Cabinet for response. The sub-committee has invited the public, local residents and outside agencies to contribute to the process.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 3 of 5
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.
Recommendations Approved
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the disclosure of interests, noting that no specific interests were disclosed at the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL AND CONFIRMING THE SCHEME OF DELEGATION
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to establish the committees of the Council and confirm the scheme of delegation, including approving the recommendations with amendments proposed by the Labour Group not agreed.
Recommendations Approved
MAYORALTY 2025/26
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to elect Councillor Sue Ospreay as Mayor and note the appointment of Councillor Barry Mugglestone as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
MINUTES
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...the Council approved the minutes of the Council meeting held on March 26, 2025, as a correct record and approved the recommendations outlined within those minutes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 21