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 4 of 5
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Jacqui McArdle, and Kathy Tumilty.
Deleted
APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...the recommendations regarding the planning applications presented were approved.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 21