Forward plan

FORWARD PLAN- SEPTEMBER 2025  (01/09/2025 to 31/12/2025)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Procurement of Framework Agreement- Frozen Food and Grocery

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Beverley Allen

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Permission to Re-Procure a Sexual Health E-Service via the London Sexual Health Programme

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Faith Nare

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Starting Well Improvement Plan Year Two May 2025 - May 2026

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   13 Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Sophie Ambler

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Planned Prevention - Using the HSF

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, People

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  James Hunt

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Proposed Lease Extension – Queens Theatre, Billet Lane,Hornchurch

Decision maker:  Assistant Director of Regeneration and Place Shaping

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Manny Manoharan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

6.

Approval to enter into the Pre-Construction Services Agreement for Chippenham Road via the Havering Wates Regeneration Joint Venture

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Regeneration

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Rourke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

7.

Permission to Award a Contract for Public Notice Procurement

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Resources

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Lorna Waters

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Award of contract to Koru Independent Alternative Provision Academy

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Callum Watt

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
This matter is proceeding by way of general exception in that the prescribed notice period for this decision will be less than 28 days. Proceeding in this way is in the best interests of the Council and residents of Havering.

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Award of contract to The Bridge - Alternative Provision

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Callum Watt

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2025

Reason for urgency:
This matter is proceeding by way of general exception in that the prescribed notice period for this decision will be less than 28 days. Proceeding in this way is in the best interests of the Council and residents of Havering.

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Award of Contract to Future Gateways for the Provision of Educational Support Programmes

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   Not before 29th Aug 2025

Lead officer:  Callum Watt

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/08/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
This decision will be taken under General Exception provisions as having less than 28 day's notice on the Forward Plan in order to ensure continuity of servcie and fulfil statutory obligations

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Asbestos Control policy (2025)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Joe Agius

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Chippenham Road - Proposed Making of the Planning Compulsory Purchase Order

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Rourke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

13.

Adoption of Flood Risk Management Plan and Surface Water Management Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Phil Greet

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Acquisition of Property in Rainham for the GLA Council Housing Acquisition Programme

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Butler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

15.

Vulnerable Person Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  James Moore

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Learning Disability Employment Charter

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Bradley Ramsey

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Decant Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  James Moore

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Adoption of the Romford, Rainham and Gidea Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Cara Collier

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Permission to extend the Adults Drug & Alcohol Contract for 3 years and approval for an uplift

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Resources

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Caroline Carey

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

To approve the purchase of a 4 bedroom houses at 5 Dhani Close RM5 3BJ

Decision maker:  Director of Housing and Property

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

21.

To approve the purchase of a 4 bedroom houses at 4 Dhani Close RM5 3BJ.

Decision maker:  Director of Housing and Property

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

22.

To approve the purchase of a 4 bedroom houses at 3 Dhani Close RM5 3BJ

Decision maker:  Director of Housing and Property

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

23.

To approve the purchase of a 4 bedroom houses at 2 Dhani Close RM5 3BJ

Decision maker:  Director of Housing and Property

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

24.

To approve the purchase of a 4 bedroom house at 1 Dhani Close RM5 3BJ This will be to increase housing stock

Decision maker:  Director of Housing and Property

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Ian Nolan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

25.

Implementation of a SEND Unit at Harrow Lodge Primary School

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Pooneeta Mahadeo

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

Leisure Finance

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Manny Manoharan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

27.

Acceptance of Section 31 Grant for Simpler Recycling

Decision maker:  Director of Environment

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Jacki Ager

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

Approval to accept Thames Freeport Active Travel Fund Grant

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Place

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Daniel Douglas

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

29.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Contract

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   Not before 18th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Elizabeth Dunnett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Farringdon Avenue Complex Needs Service

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, People

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Lee Price

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Approval of agreements between Queens Lettings & Management CIC and the Council

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Housing Need

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Patrick Odling-Smee

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Acceptance of Additional Grant from the Greater London Authority for Regeneration Schemes

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Place

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Kirsty Moller

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

33.

Permission to enact the final year of the Integrated Sexual Health Service Contract

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Faith Nare

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

Permission to award the contract for Ageing Well Community Wellness & Empowerment Service

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, People

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Sophie Barron

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

Contract Extension for Semi – independent support service. Widecombe/Park End.

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   2 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Charles Ryan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Award of Contract for the Housing Management IT system

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Resources

Decision due:   Not before 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  David Clifton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Corporate Parenting Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Originally due:   11 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Fatema Ahmed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

Approval of Lane Rental Charging Scheme

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  James O Regan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

Adults Joint Commissioning Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Originally due:   7 May 2025

Lead officer:  Laura Neilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Tender and award of measured term contract for planned builders works to maintain the corporate and educational estates

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Nicola Prandini

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Review of Foster Carer rates and benefits

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Emma Birkett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Active Travel Strategy Adoption

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Gavin Wickens

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Disaggregation of Legal Services from OneSource

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Gavin Milnthorpe

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

44.

Permission to award the Live Well Community Wellness & Empowerment Service

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Faith Nare

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Scheme. New designations for Additional Licensing for Housing of Multiple Occupation & Selective Licensing.

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Anand Punj

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Permission to procure Supported Housing services at Laws Park House

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Charles Ryan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

Approval to Award Dementia Support Service Contract

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Suzanne West

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

48.

Permission to Award the contract for Support Services for Unpaid Carers

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, People

Decision due:   Not before 30th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Sophie Barron

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

49.

Bridge Close Regeneration - Proposed Making of the Planning Compulsory Purchase Order

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Originally due:   6 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Nick Gyring-Neilsen

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

50.

Body Worn Video Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Mel Gadd

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

51.

Street Naming and Numbering Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Hayley Ayris

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

Permission to award the framework for Adult Social Care - Care Home, Homecare & Supported Living Placements

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Laura Wheatley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

53.

Release of Funding to Bridge Close Regeneration LLP to Enable Acquisition of Relocation Property

Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

Decision due:   Not before 27th Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Nick Gyring-Neilsen

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/08/2022

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

54.

Award of contract to re-roof the Havering Town Hall and associated works

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Nicola Prandini

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

55.

Permission to award Statutory HealthWatch Service

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, People

Decision due:   Not before 18th Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Michelle Purcell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

56.

Permission to Award the New Community and Statutory Advocacy Service Contract

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Decision due:   Not before 18th Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Faith Nare

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

57.

2026/27 Council Taxbase Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Tyler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

58.

Havering Community Safety Partnership Plan 2026-29

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   14 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Diane Egan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

59.

Five Year Capital Programme and Strategy Report 2026/27 -2030/31

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Tyler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

60.

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and annual investment strategy 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Tyler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

61.

2026/27 Council Budget Report and 2026-2030 Medium Term Financial Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Tyler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

62.

HRA Business Plan Update Budget 2026/27 and Capital Programme 2026/27 - 2030/31

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Tyler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

63.

Cladding Safety Scheme - grant funding for works (2nd tranche of CSS funding)

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Place

Decision due:   Not before 30th Apr 2026

Lead officer:  James Johnson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -