Latest news
Burglar jailed after breaching order
A serial burglar and shoplifter has been jailed for 12 weeks after he breached his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in Harold Hill.
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Leader's statement: Hate incident in Romford
A statement from Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, on the racist attack that took place in Romford on Saturday 20 April 2024.
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Havering among best-in-class for primary school places
More than 89 percent of children starting school in Havering this September have been offered their first choice of primary school.
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London elections 2024: Important information for voters
Havering residents are reminded they will need to take valid photographic ID when attending their designated polling station for the Greater London Authority Elections on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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Blooming balconies at Park Rise
New and prospective residents of the Park Rise retirement village enjoyed an informative gardening event last weekend to learn about making the most of their new balconies.
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Consultation on next phase of Harold Hill Regeneration
Havering Council and its partner developer Wates will launch a public consultation on Monday 15 April 2024 on plans to bring forward new affordable homes on Chippenham Road.
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Nominations open for Havering Small Business Awards 2023/24
Nominations are now open for the Havering Small Business Awards 2023/24.
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Your Romford, your say - Help us to refresh the Romford Town Centre Masterplan
Havering Council is asking residents and businesses for their thoughts on how to improve Romford Town Centre and surrounding area.
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Havering robber jailed
A robber who assaulted women in Havering has been jailed following an operation by plain-clothes officers from the Havering Joint Taskforce.
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Council publishes Capitalisation Direction letters
Havering Council passed it's budget for 2024-25 after seeking a Capitalisation Direction from the government.
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Havering shoplifter banned
A serial shoplifter has been banned from areas of Harold Hill, following joint action by Havering Council and the Police.
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Havering to continue cultural vision
Havering will continue to develop the borough’s cultural legacy despite missing out on the London Borough of Culture 2025 and 2027 titles.
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An open letter to prospective candidates of the Mayoral and GLA elections
Councillor Ray Morgon writes an open letter to all prospective candidates in the GLA and Mayoral elections calling for improvements to Havering's public transport issues.
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Havering elects two new Members of Youth Parliament
Two young people have been voted in as representatives in the UK Youth Parliament.
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Havering makes the grade
Thousands of young people have been celebrating across Havering after receiving offers for their secondary school place.
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Council passes Havering budget for 2024/25
Havering Council has approved the 2024/2025 budget, the most difficult in the Council’s history.
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Council homes to get lift upgrades
Lifts in Council communal tower blocks, low-rise and sheltered schemes are set for upgrades as part of a £6 million, two year improvement plan.
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Crackdown on underage sales of knives
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards teams have been out across the borough to prevent local retailers selling knives and other age-restricted goods to young people aged under 18.
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Bereavement counselling service receives new funding
Funding from a specialist recycling scheme at the South Essex Crematorium has helped to extend a confidential counselling service support offered to adults and children in Havering coping with grief.
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Havering responds to ‘Inadequate’ Ofsted children’s services inspection
Major improvement plans have been strengthened by Havering Children’s Services after it was rated as ‘Inadequate’ by government regulators, Ofsted.
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Keys to the door: Park Rise residents move in
The first residents have moved in to the new Park Rise development in Hornchurch over the last week.
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Cabinet agrees “toughest budget ever"
Havering’s Cabinet has approved the Council’s budget for 2024/2025 in the midst of a funding crisis.
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Council raises Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council has raised the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2024.
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Strategic Planning Committee updated on Chippenham Road redevelopment
Havering Council Officers provided a comprehensive update on the progress of the regeneration of Chippenham Road, Harold Hill.
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First images released of new homes being built at former college site in Harold Hill
The first images have been released of new homes being built on the former Havering College site in Harold Hill.
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Havering commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering has marked Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 with a special service.
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Residents to have say on new strategy to phase out obesity in Havering
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking residents for their views.
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Park Rise site visit to celebrate 12 Estates regeneration progress
Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Lead for Development and Regeneration was joined by Cabinet colleagues to mark a significant milestone on 12 January 2024 with a special visit to Park Rise.
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Havering publishes Covid 19 pandemic report
Havering Council have published a new report looking back on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the borough.
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Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter.