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.

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;-

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 declarations of interest.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 7^th May 2025 and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 7^th May 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 7^th May 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

1.     Agreed to apply for the voluntary village green registration of the two pieces of open land considered in this report.

2.     Instructed officers to carry out all necessary actions to achieve successful registration as agreed in recommendation 1 above.

3.      Agreed the attached engagement and consultation process.

Report Title: Proposals for the voluntary making of two Village Greens within Havering. 

Presented by:  Councillor Graham Williamson – Portfolio Holder for Development and Regeneration. 

Summary:

This is a report to enable Cabinet to consider proposals to make voluntary village green registrations of two green spaces in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

Approved the Havering Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 for implementation.

Report Title: Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 

Presented by: Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for Adults & Wellbeing

Summary:

This strategy supports Havering Council to meet its People Theme priorities of ensuring that people are helped to live independent, socially connected and healthier lives as set out in the Corporate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

1.     Approved the Damp & Mould Policy (2025) for HRA Housing set out in Appendix A of this report.

Report Title: Damp & Mould Control Policy for HRA Housing(2025)    

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

Summary:

This report sets out the proposed policy for dealing with Dampness and Mould and clarifies the Council’s commitment to supporting residents’ health and wellbeing, through addressing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 93.

Report attached.

This Report is part exempt and Appendix A is not available for public inspection as it contain(s) or relate(s) to exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. It is exempt because it refer(s) to Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person including the authority holding that information, and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. 

Cabinet agreed:

1.     that an application is submitted to the Charity Commission for Havering London Limited to become a registered charity. Following registration, HL will be a charitable company limited by guarantee.

2.     to delegate to the Strategic Director of People in consultation with the Deputy Director of Legal Services to take all steps necessary to establish the charity if the application is successful.

Cabinet noted that the Council nomination for appointments on the Charity Board will be made subject to the Council’s Constitutional Rules.

Report Title: Havering London - Charitable Status Application 

Presented by: Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for Adults & Wellbeing

Summary:

Havering London Limited(HL) is registered at Companies House as a Council controlled company limited by guarantee. HL was established as a new cultural and place making organisation that would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94.

Report attached.

Cabinet: 

1.     Approved the procurement of a framework for Adult Social Care Residential & Nursing Care Home, Homecare and Supported Living Placements.

2.     Delegated authority to approve the award of the contracts to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health.

Report Title: Permission to procure a framework for Adult Social CareResidential & Nursing Care Home, Homecareand Supported Living Placements. 

Presented by: Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for Adults & Wellbeing

Summary:

This contract supports Havering Council to meet its priorities in its Corporate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

Report attached.

Report Title: Improvement& Transformation Plan Progress Update and CIPFA FM Review 

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon, Council Leader

Summary:

In 2023/24, our unit costs were the 16th lowest compared to 16 other Outer London boroughs, i.e. the lowest as independently assessed by LG Futures. Our income collection for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 96.

Report attached.

Report Title: Corporate Plan Q4 Performance Report: (2024/25) 

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon, Council Leader

Summary:

The report sets out Quarter 4 performance for each of the three strategic priorities (People, Place and Resources)

There are no direct financial implications arising from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.

Report attached.

Report Title: Council Revenue and Capital Outturn Report 2024/25

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

Summary:

The report provides detail of the outturn position on Capital and Revenue for 2024/25 including the funding of the outturn and impact on reserves and balances.

This report includes:

·        2024/25 Revenue  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.