Councillor · Havering
Councillor Gillian Ford
- Leader of the Opposition
- Vice-Chair, Appointments Sub Committee
- Vice-Chair, Governance Committee
- Chairman, Health & Wellbeing Board
- Stories naming Gillian
- 8
- Meetings we covered
- 11
- Latest story
- 8 Sep 2026
In brief
Councillor Gillian Ford questioned Councillor Graham Day about "invest to save" initiatives for social care costs and inquired about the status of respite housing plans. The councillor suggested maximising existing partnerships to develop stronger relationships with faith groups. The councillor stated that the proposal for South Hornchurch library's disposal would allow the adjacent community centre to be extended and expanded. The councillor presented the interim Adults Commissioning Strategy for 2025-26, noting Havering has the second oldest population in London with the lowest proportion of working age adults. The councillor suggested lobbying C2C regarding food advertising.
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Stories naming Councillor Gillian Ford
- Havering Council Explores 'Invest to Save' Initiatives for Social Care Costs Councillor Gillian Ford, Leader of the Opposition, questioned Councillor Graham Day, Cabinet Member for Adults and Health Care, about "invest to save" initiatives aimed at lowering social care expenditure. While the meeting minutes do not detail specific proposals or outcomes related to this line of inquiry, the...
- Progress on Gidea Park Library respite housing update Councillor Gillian Ford, Leader of the Opposition, inquired about the status of these plans during the Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Councillor Kevin Gill, Cabinet Member...
- New Member Champion of Faith appointed The role of Member Champion of Faith is intended to recognise the importance of faith within the borough and to foster relationships with faith groups. However, Councillor Gillian Ford, speaking on...
- Library redevelopment amendments fail to pass at Havering Council meeting Consequently, the original substantive motion was also not carried, with 24 votes to five and one abstention. This means no decision was made at this meeting on pausing or reviewing the library...
- Havering's Carer Support Strains Amid Rising Unpaid Carers The interim Adults Commissioning Strategy for 2025-26, presented by Councillor Gillian Ford, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, highlights the growing strain...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Gillian was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Havering Council Urges Government to Review Tax Impact on Pubs and Small Businesses
- Havering Council Appoints Four New Member Champions for Key Community Issues
- Havering Council Reaffirms Commitment to Libraries Despite Charter Defeat
- Havering Council Elects New Leader and Cabinet Members
- Reform UK takes control: New Mayor & Leader elected in Havering