On behalf of the Chair, there will be an announcement about the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation.

On behalf of the Chair, there was an announcement about the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation.

If any receive;-

Apologies received from Councillor Graham Williamson. Councillor Dilip Patel attended in place of Councillor Michael White, who is currently unwell. The Leader and Cabinet Members extended their best wishes for his recovery.

Members are invited to disclose any interests in any of the items on the agenda at this point of the meeting. Members may still disclose an interest in an item at any time prior to the consideration of the matter.

There were no declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 11^th June 2025 and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 11^th June 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 11^th June 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

Approved the award of:

A.    A Pan London multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Frozen Foods and Groceries with an estimated value of c. £8.36m in year 1, c.£36.04m total contract value over 3 plus 1-year term, commencing on 1^st September 2025 until 31^st August 2029. 

B.    A Havering call-off to the estimated value of c. £2.49m in year 1(£10.73m total estimated value over 3 plus 1-year term), commencing on 1^st September 2025 until 31^st August 2029. 

The current PAL framework expires on 31st August 2025. The Council’s current call-off contract expires on the same date. 

The indicative value of the new call-off contract across PAL members is c. £8.36m in year 1. The total framework value over the 4-year term of the contract (3 years + 1-year extension) is £36.04m across all PAL members. This includes an estimated 5% annual inflationary increase.  

Havering’s estimated annual contract value is £2.49m in year 1 (£10.73m total contract value).  

Report Title: Approval to awardcontracts for Frozen Foods and Groceries 

Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People 

Summary:

The current Frozen Foods and Groceries Single-supplier framework expires on 31 August 2025.  The Council’s current call-off contract expires on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Cabinet:

Noted, endorsed and agreed to adopt the content of the Starting Well Improvement Plan 2025/26.

Report Title: Starting Well Improvement Plan Year Two May 2025 - May 2026

Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People 

Summary:

Following Ofsted’s inspection in December 2023 and the Statutory Improvement Notice in March 2024, the Starting Well directorate developed and implemented an improvement plan,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Report attached.

Cabinet approved:  

1.     Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)in the form attached at Appendix 1 to participate in a multi-Borough procurement process for online services for sexual and reproductive health (e-service).  

2.     In principle approve entry into the subsequent contract for online services for sexual and reproductive health (e-service); and  

3.     Delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resourcesto:

       i.           finalise and enter into all associated documentation including the MOU and an Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) regulating use of the awarded contract.  

      ii.           agree any extension  permitted under the terms of the IAA and contract  

4.     Noted the decision as to activation of the optional service modules for contraceptive and PrEP care during the term of the contractwill be taken by the Director of Public Health acting within their existing financial delegations and authorities.  

Report Title: Permission to Re-Procure a Sexual Health E-Service via the London Sexual Health Programme

Presented by: Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for and Wellbeing 

Summary:

This paper seeks permission from Cabinet to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent Inter-Authority Agreement with the City of London  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Report Title: Refreshed Corporate Workforce Strategy 2025-2027 and Beyond 

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council

Summary:

This refreshed strategy builds on the foundations of the 2022–2025 Workforce Strategy and reflects Havering Council’s continued commitment to becoming a modern, inclusive, and high-performing organisation. It is shaped by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Report attached.

Report Title: Corporate Plan Annual Performance Report 2024/25 

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council

Summary:

This is the Councils third Annual Performance Report that enables a transparent review and scrutiny of the Council’s overall performance for its residents.

It provides an overview of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Report attached.

This Report is part exempt and Appendix C is not available for public inspection as it contains or relates to exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. It is exempt because it refers to information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person, and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information

Report Title: First Quarter of Financial Year 2025/26 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report 

Presented by: Councillor Chris Wilkins (Cabinet Member for Finance.)  

Summary:

This report gives an overview of the Council’s financial position setting out the forecast revenue expenditure as at the end of June 2025 with an explanation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.