To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 26 October 2011, and to authorise the Chairman to sign them.

The minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held on 26 October 2011 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Councillor Geoffrey Starns, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, introduced the report

The report before members proposed that Havering join, on a pilot basis, the existing joint Civil Contingency arrangement operated by the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Waltham Forest.  It was explained that the proposal had been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

Councillor Robert Benham, Cabinet Member for Community Empowerment, introduced the report

It was explained that the Council and its partners were delivering an ambitious programme of initiatives to secure the regeneration of Romford including the preparation of planning and regeneration strategies, public realm improvements and tackling congestion. Such measures  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

Councillor Andrew Curtin, Cabinet Member for Culture, Towns and Communities, introduced the report

It was explained that the development of a 5 a-side football Centre within the Borough had been a long standing objective of the Council.  The chosen site at King George’s Playing Fields had been designated as open  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

Councillor Roger Ramsey, Cabinet Member for Value, introduced the report

It was proposed that an extension of Ingrebourne Hill, northwards on 32 acres / 12.95 hectares of Council-owned land within Hornchurch Country Park to just south of Albyns Farmhouse, be created in order to provide a more interesting profiled and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.