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.

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 interests.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14^th Augst 2024, and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 14^th August 2024 and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

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Report:  Romford Masterplan Formal Consultation

Presented by:  Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration

Summary: 

This report seeks approval to consult on the Draft Romford Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).  Consultation is proposed to start in late September and run for a minimum of 6 weeks, in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 228.

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Report:  Housing Services – Hate Crime Policy (2024)

Presented by: Councillor Paul McGeary, Cabinet Member for Housing and Property

Summary:

This report explains the legal definition of Hate Crime; the numerous forms of Hate Crime and the measures – both legislatively and by Havering Council – currently in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 229.

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Report: Housing Services – Domestic Abuse policy (2024)

Presented by: Councillor Paul McGeary – Cabinet Member for Housing and Property

Summary:

This report explains the legal definition of the terms used in this policy; what constitutes Domestic Abuse and the measures – both legislatively and by Havering Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 230.

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Presented by: Councillor Paul McGeary – Cabinet Member for Housing and Property

Summary:

Section 218A of the Housing Act 1996 requires local housing authorities, as social landlords, to prepare and publish policies and procedures in relation to Anti-Social Behaviour  ...  view the full minutes text for item 231.

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Report: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision (SEND & AP) Strategy

Presented by: Cllr Oscar Ford, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People

Summary:

This is a wide ranging strategy outlining a wide and varied range of services across education, health and social care. Some of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 232.

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Report:  Award of Energy Contracts 2024-28

Summary:

This report seeks approval to use the LASER (Kent County Council) flexible Procurement Framework 2024-28 and award contracts for the supply of electricity and gas upon expiry of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 233.

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Report: Commercial Strategy

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council.

Summary:

This report presents Havering Council’s Commercial Strategy for 2024-2029 detailed in Appendix 1. It seeks to consolidate the organisation’s approach to commercial activities, fostering enhanced synergy among teams delivering commercial activity to ensure swift identification and actions  ...  view the full minutes text for item 234.

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Report: North East London Joint Sexual & Reproductive Health Strategy (2024 – 2029)

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

Summary:

This paper seeks Cabinet approval of the North East London Joint Sexual & Reproductive Health Strategy (2024-2029), and of proposed governance arrangements for the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 235.