Forward plan

OCTOBER 2025- FORWARD PLAN  (01/10/2025 to 31/01/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Callum Watt

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Asbestos Control policy (2025)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Ian Saxby

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

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  -

4.

Planned Prevention - Using the HSF

Decision maker:  Director, Living Well

Decision due:   Not before 25th Sep 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 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Manny Manoharan

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

6.

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 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

7.

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 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

8.

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 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

9.

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 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Jane Bhatti

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

10.

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 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Ian Nolan

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

11.

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

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Decision due:   Not before 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Faith Nare

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Decision due:   Not before 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Sophie Barron

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

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  -

14.

Commencement of a procurement process for the replacement of Passenger Transport Assets

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Environment

Decision due:   Not before 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Blake

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Permission to award the Live Well Community Wellness & Empowerment Service

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, People

Decision due:   Not before 9th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Faith Nare

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Chippenham Road - Proposed Making of the Planning Compulsory Purchase Order

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Originally due:   17 Sep 2025

Lead officer:  Michael Rourke

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

17.

Adoption of Flood Risk Management Plan and Surface Water Management Plan

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Phil Greet

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Butler

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

19.

Vulnerable Person Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  James Moore

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Learning Disability Employment Charter

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Bradley Ramsey

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Decant Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  James Moore

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

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

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Caroline Carey

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

Interim Adults 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  -

24.

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  -

25.

Review of Foster Carer rates and benefits

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Emma Birkett

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

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  -

27.

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  -

28.

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  -

29.

Outdoor Play Areas Contract Tender

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  James Rose

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Re- Procurement of the Information Advice & Guidance Contract

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   15 Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Clare Jackson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Leisure Finance

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Manny Manoharan

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

32.

Approval of Lane Rental Charging Scheme

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Environment

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  James O Regan

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

33.

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 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Patrick Odling-Smee

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

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

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Place

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Kirsty Moller

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

35.

Acceptance of Section 31 Grant for Simpler Recycling

Decision maker:  Director of Environment

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Jacki Ager

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Contract

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Elizabeth Dunnett

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Implementation of a SEND Unit at Harrow Lodge Primary School

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Pooneeta Mahadeo

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

9 Bretons Cottage - redevelopment

Decision maker:  Director of Housing and Property

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  James Wallis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

Approval to accept Thames Freeport Active Travel Fund Grant

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Place

Decision due:   Not before 16th Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Daniel Douglas

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

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  -

41.

Award of contract to Koru Independent Alternative Provision Academy

Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Decision due:   Not before 23rd Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Callum Watt

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Award of contract to The Bridge - Alternative Provision

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   Not before 23rd Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Callum Watt

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

Reason for urgency:


Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Award of Contracts for HRA Compliance Contracts

Decision maker:  Strategic Director, Place

Decision due:   Not before 23rd Oct 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Howard

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

44.

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  -

45.

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

Decision maker:  Director, Starting Well

Decision due:   6 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Charles Ryan

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Corporate Parenting Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Originally due:   11 Jun 2025

Lead officer:  Fatema Ahmed

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

DFE Capital Funding for Children's Homes New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

48.

Implementation of a 30 place Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Unit at Royal Liberty School for pupils with Communication & Interaction (C&I) needs

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Pooneeta Mahadeo

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

49.

Permission to Procure a Havering Short Breaks Open Framework

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Lee Clegg

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

50.

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  -

51.

CCTV Policy (including Body Worn Video)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   12 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Mel Gadd

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

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  -

53.

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  -

54.

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

55.

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

56.

Develop a residential short breaks unit for children with disabilities New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

57.

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  -

58.

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  -

59.

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  -

60.

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  -

61.

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  -

62.

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  -

63.

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  -

64.

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  -

65.

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  -