Councillor Paul McGeary
Email: CouncillorPaul.Mcgeary@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
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Second Quarter of Financial Year 2025/26 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
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Decant Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to approve the proposed Decant Policy, which outlines the council's approach to relocating residents temporarily or permanently when properties are uninhabitable, and delegate any minor amendments to the Director of Living Well in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Member for Housing Need and Climate Change.
Recommendations Approved
Learning Disability Employment Charter
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 12, 2025
...to support the employment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities, the Cabinet agreed to adopt the Havering Learning Disability Employment Charter and incorporate it into the Council's Human Resources recruitment and selection policy within the Disability Confident scheme, subject to addressing recommendations from the People Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee.
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Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to note the contents of the report and accompanying strategy, and to approve the interim adults commissioning strategy for 2025-2026.
Recommendations Approved
Outdoor Play Areas Contract Tender
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to proceed with the tender process for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework for outdoor play area improvements, waiving the standard evaluation scoring in favour of a 40:60 (price: quality) split, and authorizing the Director of Environment to complete the necessary documentation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 133