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.
58 meetings · Page 2 of 12
Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Board met on 8 January 2025 and unanimously upheld a requisition to call in a Cabinet decision regarding the office-to-residential conversion of Chesham House to accommodate homeless families. The Board's decision means the Cabinet will need to reconsider its original decision.
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of Havering Council met on 11 December 2025, to discuss a number of planning applications. The committee approved the application for a new Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) school at Sports Ground, Balgores Lane, and deferred a decision on the Havering Islamic Community Centre at 222-226 South Street, Romford.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 1 of 5
48 Mawney Close RM7 8EJ - Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex - Local Authority properties.
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025
...to purchase the property at 48 Mawney Close RM7 8EJ under the Council Homes Acquisition Programme to increase the supply of affordable housing.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of construction consultancy by direct award via the CHIC Framework for multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services for a project at Highfield Towers
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025
...to approve the appointment of Calfordseaden LLP via the CHIC Framework to provide multi-disciplinary construction consultancy services for a project at Highfield Towers at an estimated cost of £410,784.
Recommendations Approved
69 Christchurch Avenue RM13 8JA Housing Scheme for the buy-back of ex -Local Authority properties.
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 14, 2025
...to approve the recommendation to purchase the ex-Local Authority property at 69 Christchurch Avenue RM13 8JA under the Council Homes Acquisition Programme (CHAP) to increase the supply of affordable housing.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 21