Councillor Natasha Summers
Email: CouncillorNatasha.Summers@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
47 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health & Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of reports covering safeguarding, children's services, sexual health, arts and culture, sports and physical activity, and drug and alcohol misuse. These discussions aim to inform the board's strategic direction and support the health and wellbeing of Havering residents.
Additional Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council was scheduled to consider several business plans for regeneration projects and housing initiatives. A key item on the agenda was the review of comments from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee regarding Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and regeneration plans.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026 was largely dominated by a debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, which ultimately led to the adjournment of most business. After extensive procedural discussions and votes, the council agreed to defer the remaining agenda items to a future date.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the implementation of a special educational needs (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, proposed changes to property licensing schemes, and future plans for former library sites. They approved recommendations for a new SEND facility, a framework for short breaks provision, and the extension of an alcohol and drugs contract. However, decisions regarding the future of former library premises were deferred for further review.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
117 decisions · Page 18 of 24
Permission to delegate purchase of food waste caddies/food waste vehicles
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to implement weekly household food waste collections starting October 2025, they authorized the Director for Environment to procure necessary vehicles, containers, and equipment, complete the contract variation with FCC, and accept further funding from DEFRA.
Recommendations Approved
Communications Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to agree the Council's Communications Strategy for 2025-26, which aims to improve communication with residents, businesses, and stakeholders, focusing on key issues like cost of living, community safety, and council finances, while also enhancing the council's profile regionally and nationally.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to award procurement for fresh & frozen meat and poultry
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to improve HES Catering services, the Cabinet approved awarding a Pan London framework agreement to Thomas Ridley and Son Ltd and William Whites Meat Ltd for the supply of fresh & frozen meat and poultry, along with call-off contracts to both companies solely for the London Borough of Havering.
Recommendations Approved
Highway Maintenance Plan Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to adopt the Highways Maintenance Plan Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Contract for Highways Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 11, 2024
...to award the Highways Contract to Marlborough Highways Limited for an initial six-year term, with a possible four-year extension, up to a total value of £145 million over ten years.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 117