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.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including the implementation of a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) unit at the Royal Liberty School, the Havering Short Breaks Open Framework, the extension of the Adults Drug & Alcohol Contract, the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Scheme, the Bridge Close Regeneration, future proposals for former library premises, and the Corporate Plan.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Havering Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including support for Zane's Law, financial updates, and strategies for vulnerable residents. They agreed to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, endorsed the East London Joint Waste Plan for submission, and approved a compulsory purchase order for Chippenham Road. The Cabinet also approved a vulnerable person policy for council tenants, a corporate parenting strategy, a review of foster carer allowances, and a learning disability employment charter.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of Havering Council's cabinet, members approved an interim Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy and agreed to begin the tender process for an outdoor play areas contract. The commissioning strategy is designed to bridge the gap while awaiting clarity on funding from the Integrated Care Board[^2] (ICB). The play areas contract aims to secure a single supplier for park improvements across the borough.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on 17 September 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
106 decisions · Page 2 of 22
Apologies for absence
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
East London Joint Waste Plan Submission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to submit the East London Joint Waste Plan Submission Plan and associated documents to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent public examination, and to delegate authority for minor updates and examination procedural matters.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025–2028 was approved, committing to supporting children in care and care experienced young people through timely access to services, strengthened pathways, meaningful participation, and promotion of fairness, with the Corporate Parenting Panel monitoring progress and officers reviewing the strategy in late 2027.
Recommendations Approved
2026-2029 Medium Term Financial Strategy Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
Information Only
Review of Foster Carer Allowances
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to support recruitment and retention of in-house foster carers, the Cabinet agreed to increase the weekly foster carers' fee allowance and weekly allowance per child to ensure a fair and competitive rate compared to neighboring boroughs and the recommended national minimum allowance.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 106