Councillor Oscar Ford
Email: Councilloroscar.ford@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
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Contract Procedure Rules, proposed changes to the council's Constitution, and the annual Pay Policy Statement.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the construction of a new special educational needs school, the procurement of vital health services, and plans to address housing needs. Key decisions included approving the award of the main contract for the Balgores Special School, proceeding with the procurement of the Integrated Sexual Health Service and the Healthy Child Programme, and agreeing to a new build-to-rent scheme to increase housing availability.
Council Tax Setting, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Havering Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026, with the primary focus of the meeting being the setting of the Council's budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting will also include consideration of the Greater London Authority's budget and precept decisions.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet of Havering Council is scheduled to consider several key business plans and financial updates. These include proposals for the Housing Revenue Account, regeneration projects in Rainham and Beam Park, and the Bridge Close development.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Havering Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's precarious financial situation, with a proposed 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a significant budget gap for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 Council Budget Report and the 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and the Five Year Capital Programme.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 2 of 27
Approval to proceed with Havering's Healthy Child Programme procurement and to delegate authority for deciding the procurement route
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...approved the procurement of the Havering Healthy Child Programme and delegated the decision on the procurement route to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with relevant officers.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Active Travel Strategy Adoption
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...adopted the Active Travel Strategy, approving its principles and measures for implementation in Havering between 2026 and 2041.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...noted the improvements in the Council's financial position, including an underspend on the General Fund and HRA, progress on savings, a forecast overspend on DSG budgets, an update on maintained schools, the capital monitoring position, and the write-off of irrecoverable Council Tax debt.
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Proposals for the Voluntary making of Four further Village Greens within Havering
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...agreed to apply for the voluntary village green registration of four pieces of open land within Havering and instructed officers to carry out all necessary actions to achieve successful registration.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
DFE Capital Funding for Children's Homes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026
...accepted £1.03m in capital grant funding from the DFE and committed £0.515m of their own capital funding to purchase and develop two children's homes, while also delegating authority for property selection, care provider procurement with a revised weighting, and contract award.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133