Governance practices at Mercury Land Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Havering Council, are under increased scrutiny following a recent Governance Committee meeting.
Mercury Land Holdings was established to manage the council's property portfolio and generate income through property development and investment.
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 meeting, chaired by Councillor Ray Morgon (Leader of the Council), addressed a number of governance related issues. The Monitoring Officer's presentation focused on the governance of Mercury Land Holdings.