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.

Please note that, due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the meeting was not webcast live. However, a full recording of the proceedings is  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

If any receive;-

Apologies received from Councillor Oscar Ford.

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 13^th August 2025, and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

The minutes of the meetings held on 13^th August 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

The minutes of the meeting held on 13^th August 2025, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.

Report attached.

Report Title: Launders Lane (Arnold’s Field) 

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

The Chair agreed to present this item first to allow residents in the Chamber to hear the discussion.

Summary

In response to the motion agreed by Full Council, this report describes the history of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

Approved the Property and Housing Services Asbestos Policy (2025) as set out in Appendix Aof the report.

Summary:

Up until the 1990s, Asbestos was a product that was widely used in construction due to its excellent heat resistance and thermal properties. It was present in a variety of forms and uses,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

1.    Agreed to adopt and publish the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans for Romford, Rainham, and Gidea Park (attached as appendix 1, 2 and 3)

2.    Delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Public Protection for adoption of future CAAMPs, if there are no boundary changes proposed.

Report Title: Adoption of Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans for Romford, Rainham, and Gidea Park 

Presented by: Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration  

Summary:

This report seeks approval to adopt and publish Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans (CAAMPs) for Romford, Rainham and Gidea Park. Draft CAAMPs were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20.

Report attached.

Report Title: Housing Ombudsman Annual Report  

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

Summary:

The report is a requirement of the self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman Complaints Handling code. The code has to be reviewed annually and a self-assessment completed by Social Housing Landlords to ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

Report attached.

Report Title: Complaint Policy 

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgan, Leader of Havering Council

Summary:

The changes to the Policy have been updated, to ensure compliance with the Ombudsman codes for handling complaints.

The HO code self-assessment is due by the 30^th September 2025 and the new Policy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

Report attached.

Cabinet:

Noted all indicators (especially the red indicators highlighted within the body of this report) and noted the levels of performance set out in the power-bi report.

Report Title: Corporate Plan Q1 Performance Report - (2025/26) 

Presented by: Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council

Summary:

The Council’s Corporate Plan was formally adopted in April 2024. A review of the metrics took place towards the end of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.