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.

Apologies received from Councillor Barry Mugglestone and Councillor Paul Middleton.

Apologies received from Councillor Paul Middleton and Councillor Barry Mugglestone.

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.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 17^th September 2025, and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 17^th September 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 17^th September 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

Cabinet:

Noted the contents of the report and the accompanying strategy

Approved the interim adults commissioning strategy

Report Title: Interim Adults Commissioning Strategy

Presented by: Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care Services

Summary:

This report provides an overview of the Interim Adults Commissioning Strategy 2025-26 which sets out the London Borough of Havering’s approach to planning and commissioning adult services over the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

1.    Approved the procurement for a 5-year call-off contract via the Eastern Shires PurchasingOrganisation (ESPO)Framework, which willcover allimprovement works in parks play areas when required for up to a total value of up to £3 million.The procurement will be by way of mini-competition.

2.    Agreed towaive theCouncil’s standard70:30 (price: quality)evaluation scoringin favour of 40:60 (price: quality) for the reasons set out in this report.

3.    Agreed toaward thecontract to thebidder asselected byway ofthe framework with an estimated commencement date in January 2026

4.    Agreed toauthorise theDirector ofEnvironment tocomplete allnecessary documentation required to give effect to recommendations 1-3.

Report Title: OutdoorPlay AreasContract Award

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon (Leader of the Council) on behalf of Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member - Environment

Summary:

A decision is required to award a 5-year play contract (byway of aframework) to a single supplierfor allimprovements in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.