To receive apologies for absence. Apologies have been received from Councillors James Glass, David Godwin and Robby Misir.

Apologies were received from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Robert Benham, Joshua Chapman, James Glass, David Godwin, Robby Misir, Viddy Persaud, Philip Ruck and Damian White.

To sign as a true record the minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 25 May and 13 June 2022 (attached).

The minutes of the Annual Council meeting held on 25 May and 13 June 2022 were before the Council for approval.

Council noted a statement by Councillor Goode that several points of clarification he had made at the meeting on 13 June had not been included in the minutes.

The minutes of both meetings were otherwise agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Members are invited to disclose any interest in any of the items on the agenda at this point of the meeting. 

Members may still disclose any interest in an item at any time prior to the consideration of the matter.

There were no disclosures of interest.

To receive announcements (if any).

No announcements were made.

Notice of intention to present a petition has been received from Councillors Christine Vickery, Dilip Patel, Darren Wise (two petitions) and Matthew Stanton.

Petitions were received from Councillor Vickery regarding traffic calming measures in Catherine Road and Lawrence Road, Councillor Dilip Patel regarding speed restrictions in Redriff Road, Councillor Wise regarding parking restrictions in Phillida Road, Harold Wood, Councillor Wise regarding the implementation of the School Streets scheme in Harold Wood and from Councillor Stanton regarding a request for safety measures in South Street, Rainham.

NOTE: The deadline for amendments and nominations is

midnight, Monday  11 July 2022

A.             To appoint to the following vacant positions :

Chairman, People Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Vice-Chair, Licensing Committee

Vice-Chair, Audit Committee

Vice-Chair, Pensions Committee

Nominations attached.

The following positions were agreed by Council, without division:

Chairman People Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee – Councillor Jason Frost.

Vice-Chair, Licensing Sub-Committee – Councillor Christine Vickery.

Contested Positions

Councillor David Godwin was ELECTED as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee by 25 votes to 20 for Councillor Judith Holt with 0 abstentions (see division 1).

Councillor Philip Ruck was ELECTED as Vice-Chair of the Pensions Committee by 25 votes to 20 for Councillor Dilip Patel with 0 abstentions (see division 2).

Attached for presentation to Council.

The annual reports of the following Committees and Member Champions were received by Council:

Audit Committee

Pensions Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Board

Children & Learning Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Crime & Disorder Sub-Committee

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Individuals Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Towns & Communities Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Member Champion for the Armed Forces

Member Champion for Equality and Diversity

Member Champion for the Historic Environment

Member Champion for the Over 50s

Member Champion for the Voluntary Sector Compact

Member Champion for Young People

Attached.

Fifteen questions were asked and responded to at the meeting. A summary, including of the supplementary questions asked and answers given, is attached as appendix 1 to the minutes.

Attached.

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

In light of the deteriorating situation at site in Launders Lane, Rainham, which is placing significant pressure on the local Fire Service, this Council calls for a public meeting to be held for local residents, councillors, and other stakeholders; and for the establishment of a steering committee to receive quarterly updates on the site.

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

Council is aware of the situation in Launders Lane, Rainham and notes the ability of local ward councillors address concerns by means of meetings with residents, Councillors or such other stakeholders and to use the Council’s Scrutiny function as a mechanism for reviewing health and safety concerns of residents.

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group was AGREED by 25 votes to 21 with 0 abstentions (see division 3) and AGREED as the substantive motion without division.

RESOLVED:

Council is aware of the situation in Launders Lane, Rainham and notes the ability of local ward councillors address concerns by means of meetings with residents, Councillors or such other stakeholders and to use the Council’s Scrutiny function as a mechanism for reviewing health and safety concerns of residents.

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

That Havering Council oppose the introduction of the ULEZ expansion, by all means within its power, and that the administration make representation to TfL and the Mayor of London opposing the ULEZ expansion to the Borough.

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

While Havering Council opposes the introduction of the ULEZ expansion, it recognises the impact of poor air quality on the lives of Havering residents. This Council moves that the administration make representation to TfL and the Mayor of London regarding measures that can be taken to offset the impact of vehicular pollution and reduce the number of unnecessary journeys made, without a regressive flat-rate tax which will impact our less well-off residents disproportionately.

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Labour Group was AGREED by 25 votes to 21 with 0 abstentions (see division 4) and AGREED as the substantive motion without division.

RESOLVED:

While Havering Council opposes the introduction of the ULEZ expansion, it recognises the impact of poor air quality on the lives of Havering residents. This Council moves that the administration make representation to TfL and the Mayor of London regarding measures that can be taken to offset the impact of vehicular pollution and reduce the number of unnecessary journeys made, without a regressive flat-rate tax which will impact our less well-off residents disproportionately.

The record of voting decisions is attached as appendix 2 to these minutes.