Received from Councillors Mandy Anderson, James Glass, Tim Ryan and Katharine Tumilty.

To note any other apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mandy Anderson, Philippa Crowder, James Glass, Jackie McArdle, Tim Ryan, Matt Stanton, Katharine Tumilty and Jacqueline Williams.

To sign as a true record the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on 21 May 2025 (attached).

The minutes of the Annual Meeting of Council held on 21 May 2025 were agreed as a correct record.

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).

The Mayor hoped all Members would support her charity – the MCA Trust supporting the families of children with cancer. The charity organised holiday breaks and football tournaments for children with cancer and their families as well as arranging teaching for children who may have missed school whilst having medical treatment.

The Leader gave congratulations on behalf of the Council to the England women’s football team on reaching the final of the European Championships. The Leader also thanked Reverend Peterson for her support during the period of the Wennington fires.

Notice of intention to present a petition has been received from Councillors Viddy Persaud, Paul McGeary, Nisha Patel (two petitions) and David Taylor (two petitions).

To receive any other petition presented pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 14.

The following petitions were received:

From Councillor Viddy Persaud concerning a request for traffic calming measures in Pam Road and Pretoria Road.

From Councillor Paul McGeary concerning the proposal to build new homes at 55-67, Petersfield Avenue.

From Councillor Nisha Patel concerning safety in parks and gates not being locked in Marshalls and Rise Park wards.

From Councillor Nisha Patel concerning traffic and access issues by Gidea Park Bowls Club.

From Councillor David Taylor concerning traffic calming in Willow Street.

From Councillor David Taylor concerning safer streets measures such as CCTV, improved lighting and the locking of parks at night.

A.    To consider a report of the Chief Executive on Exceptions to the Call-in (Requisition) Procedure (attached).

NOTE: The deadline for amendments is midnight, Monday 21 July 2025.

To consider any other report or motion presented pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 2(g).

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY RULES – EXCEPTION TO THE CALL-IN (REQUISITION) PROCEDURE

As required under the Council’s Constitution, detailed recent instances where an exemption to the call-in requirements had been granted for specific Key Executive Decisions.

The report was AGREED without division and it was RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

To receive the Annual Reports of Committees (attached).

The following annual reports were received:

Audit Committee

Pensions Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Board

Places Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

People Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Corporate Parenting Panel

Attached.

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

Attached.

A. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

This Council commits to taking back control of development in Havering, through the creation and implementation of Neighbourhood Plans and Social Value shopping lists within the next six months, putting residents and local communities at the heart of planning.

(Received 30/06/25, 2007)

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

This Council commits to the refresh and implementation of the Local Plan, and recognizes the need for an up to date Social Value Strategy, putting residents and local communities at the heart of planning.

(Received 14/7/25, 2035)

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

This Council commits to continuing to maintain control of development in Havering through the refresh of our Local Plan within the delivery plan timeframe.

(Received 14/7/25, 2111)

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Labour Group was NOT AGREED by 35 votes to 5 with 5 abstentions (see division 1); the amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association was AGREED by 24 votes to 17 with 4 abstentions (see division 2) and AGREED as the substantive motion, without division. It was RESOLVED:

This Council commits to continuing to maintain control of development in Havering through the refresh of our Local Plan within the delivery plan timeframe.

B. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY/CCTV

Motion on behalf of the Conservative Group

This Council commits to dedicating £1m of CIL money to the expansion of the CCTV network across Havering.

(Received 30/06/25, 2007)

Amendment on behalf of the Labour Group

This Council calls for a progress report on the expansion of the CCTV network across Havering to be brought back to an urgent meeting of the People Overview & Scrutiny Subcommittee.

(Received 14/7/25, 2035)

Amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group

Having already invested £750,000 in phase one of the CCTV network upgrade, This Council commits to undertake a review of the expansion of the CCTV network once the first phrase is completed.

(Received 14/7/25, 2111)

Following debate, the amendment on behalf of the Labour Group was NOT AGREED by 35 votes to 5 with 5 abstentions (see division 3); the amendment on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group was AGREED by 23 votes to 13 with 9 abstentions (see division 4) and AGREED as the substantive motion without division. It was RESOLVED:

Having already invested £750,000 in phase one of the CCTV network upgrade, This Council commits to undertake a review of the expansion of the CCTV network once the first phrase is completed.

C. LAUNDERS LANE

Motion on behalf of the Residents Association Independent Group

Given the significance and impact on residents who live near Launders lane, together with the impact on the general environment and the outcome of the recent judicial review, this Council calls for a report to be presented to the Full Council meeting in September 2025, of how the administration plans to rectify the situation in Launders Lane. 

Such a report should include amongst other items, an issue  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

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