Former councillor · Havering
Ray Morgon
- Leader of the Council
- Chairman, Governance Committee
- Stories naming Ray
- 8
- Meetings we covered
- 11
- Latest story
- 20 Mar 2026
In brief
Councillor Ray Morgon stated that the council inherited a difficult financial position necessitating savings and choices. The councillor explained a motion aimed to rescind a previous decision regarding Mercury Land Holdings' business plan and emphasized aligning proposals with the Council's will. The councillor confirmed recommendations in a report were approved and chaired a meeting addressing Mercury Land Holdings' governance. The councillor presented a report on Zane's Law and assured support for the campaign. The councillor highlighted the importance of parks and stated the council intends to change the price quality ratio for play area upgrades. The councillor chaired a session to discuss the appointment of a new IT Director and highlighted ongoing financial challenges, stating Havering remains the "forgotten borough" due to low core grant funding.
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Stories naming Ray Morgon
- Library redevelopment amendments fail to pass at Havering Council meeting A motion, put forward by Councillor Keith Prince and seconded by Councillor Michael White, called for a pause on decisions concerning library closures and redevelopment, advocating for a thorough review and the development of alternative business plans. This motion was presented in the context of the council...
- Havering Council revises Mercury Land Holdings business plan to focus on affordable housing Councillor Keith Prince initially questioned the urgency of the motion, arguing it did not meet the criteria for short notice. However, Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, explained the...
- Havering Council Approves Disposal of South Hornchurch Library Site, Considers Options for Gidea Park and Harold Wood Libraries Councillor Keith acknowledged the recognition of the Harold Wood Foundation and the Friends of Harrowood Library, expressing hope for a more optimistic outcome for Harrowood Library. Despite the...
- Mercury Land Holdings Governance Under Scrutiny The Governance Committee convened on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss several key issues, including a presentation by the Monitoring Officer on the governance of Mercury Land Holdings. The...
- Havering to Lobby Gov't for Zane's Law Support The decision was made during a recent Cabinet meeting, where Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council, presented the report. The Cabinet expressed its support for achieving the principles of...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Ray was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Havering Council to investigate grass verge parking enforcement
- Havering Council to Review Parking Enforcement Data Amidst Councillor Concerns
- Havering Council to update contaminated land strategy
- Havering Council to review traffic calming on Albert Rd/Victoria Rd amid safety concerns
- Havering Council Debates Leaving GLA: Financial Costs and Risks to Residents Outlined