Councillor Philippa Crowder
Email: councillorPhilippa.Crowder@havering.gov.uk
Council: Havering
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
67 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Budget Scrutiny, Overview & Scrutiny Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Board of Havering Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, with a key focus on scrutinising the council's budget for the upcoming year and the medium-term financial strategy. Additionally, the board will review reports concerning ombudsman complaints, contracts procedure rules, and the progress of the improvement and transformation plan.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a report on the business plan for Mercury Land Holdings. Other topics included updates on the Food Waste Service and a review of the School Streets Programme.
THE PALMS HOTEL, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 11.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 23 January 2026 was adjourned to allow members to conduct a site visit to the Palms Hotel. The committee will reconvene on 10 February 2026 to hear representations and make a determination on the premises licence application for Boka by Palms.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
26 decisions · Page 4 of 6
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND SIX MONTH ATTENDANCE RULE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to avoid Councillor Mandy Anderson being disqualified due to non-attendance at meetings because of medical treatment, they approved a resolution to extend the six-month attendance rule for her, allowing her to remain a councillor until at least January 15, 2026, unless she attends a qualifying meeting before then.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...to note the apologies for absence from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Jacqui McArdle, and Kathy Tumilty.
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APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBER CHAMPIONS
From: Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 21, 2025
...it appointed Barry Mugglestone, Robby Misir, Bryan Vincent, and Frankie Walker as Member Champions for the Armed Forces, Equality and Diversity, the Historic Environment, and Young People, respectively, with the position for Equality and Diversity being contested and won by Robby Misir.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION
From: Planning Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 24, 2025
...the recommendations regarding the planning applications presented were approved.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE - ROYAL LOUNGE, UNIT 1-2, 14 VICTORIA ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 2JH
From: ROYAL LOUNGE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 21st March, 2025 10.30 am - March 21, 2025
...to grant the application to vary the premises licence for the Royal Lounge, allowing for adjusted hours for the sale of alcohol and the addition of conditions to the licence.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 67
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 26