Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

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 disclosures of interest.

There were no minutes to approve.

A reference to Cabinet in respect of the Budget reports was received from the Overview and Scrutiny Board by way of a supplementary agenda. This document was considered by Cabinet, and in relation to those matters was considered later on the agenda.

Report and appendix attached

Cabinet considered the Approval of the HRA Budget 2022/23 & Capital Programme 2022/23-2026/27 report presented by Councillor Joshua Chapman.

It was explained that a budget for the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and HRA Major Works and Capital Programme was set out in the report. Cabinet had approved the Housing Asset  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Report and appendices attached

Cabinet considered the 2022/23 Budget and 2022-2026 Medium Term Financial Strategy report presented by Chief Financial Officer Jane West.

It was explained in the report that the Council’s current financial situation and its approach to achieving financial balance over the period 2022/23 to 2025/26.

The Council continued to deliver key  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Report and appendices attached

Cabinet considered the Year Capital Programme and Strategy – 2022/23 to 2026/27 report presented by Chief Financial Officer Jane West.

It was explained in the report that the Council was required by statute (the Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities, 2017 Edition) to agree the capital programme and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Report and appendix attached

Cabinet considered the Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2022/23 and Annual Investment Strategy 2022/23 (“TMSS”) report presented by Chief Financial Officer Jane West.

It was explained in the report that The TMSS was part of the authority’s reporting procedures as recommended by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Report and appendices attached

Cabinet considered the Formal Adoption of the East London Joint Resources and Waste Strategy report presented by Barry Francis, Director of Neighbourhoods.

It was explained in the report that as Waste Collection Authorities (WCAs) the London Borough of Havering and the other 3 constituent Boroughs of the East London Waste  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

Report and appendices attached

Cabinet considered the requirements of the Building Safety Bill and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for the council as a landlord presented by Councillor Joshua Chapman.

It was explained in the report that the implications arising for the Council as a landlord were as a result of the Building  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

Report and appendices attached

Cabinet considered The Supported Housing Strategy 2022-2025 report presented by Councillor Joshua Chapman.

It was explained in the report that supported housing was key to providing the right accommodation and support to enable Havering’s vulnerable residents’ to live fulfilled lives.

The Supported Housing Strategy (appendix 1) set out the key  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

To consider whether the public should now be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that it is likely that, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, if members of the public were present during those items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972; and, if it is decided to exclude the public on those grounds, the Committee to resolve accordingly on the motion of the Chairman

Report and appendices attached

Report and appendices attached