Member Champion of Faith
Havering Council established the Member Champion of Faith role in July 2026, appointing Councillor Henry Williams to support faith communities.
Councillor Henry Williams was appointed as Havering Council's Member Champion of Faith in July 2026, following a full council meeting decision on 22 July 2026. The establishment of this role, which aims to recognise and support faith communities across the borough, was proposed by the Reform UK Havering Group.
The motion to create the Member Champion of Faith role was agreed by 32 votes to none, with 13 abstentions, at the July 2026 full council meeting. Councillor Gary Payne, who moved the motion, stated that the role encompasses all faiths found within the borough.
Key facts
- Councillor Henry Williams was appointed Member Champion of Faith in July 2026. Source
- Havering Council established the Member Champion of Faith role on 22 July 2026. Source
- The motion to create the role was agreed by 32 votes to none, with 13 abstentions. Source
- The Reform UK Havering Group proposed the establishment of the role. Source
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