Imagine a borough where homes are not only warmer but also more affordable to heat. Where nature thrives, air is cleaner, and people are healthier.
Where strong communities create jobs and reduce inequality.
Where the risks of local flooding and extreme heat are less of a threat.
These are real benefits we can secure for Havering residents today and for future generations.
Havering Council is taking practical steps to protect our borough, strengthen our economy, and secure a better future for local families.
Our vision is for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Havering.
A place where it’s safe and easy to get around, and where we leave a healthy legacy for our children and grandchildren.
This includes becoming a carbon neutral council by 2040 and supporting borough-wide changes that enhance daily life for our residents.
Since the launch of our first Havering Climate Change Action Plan (HCCAP) in August 2021, we’ve identified key challenges and areas for action to protect and care for our local environment and ensure a smart energy transition for the Council.
With progress made in government policy and technology, we’ve updated our plan with new actions running through to 2027.
You can read the refreshed HCCAP to learn more about our next steps.
Progress so far
Read our latest progress report for the full low-down on what the Council is doing to protect and care for the local environment and secure a Havering that’s ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
We’re proud of Havering’s heritage and natural beauty, and we’re determined to protect it.
Together, we can build a borough that’s ready for tomorrow, where clean growth and local pride go hand in hand.
The Low Energy Visitor Centre in Raphael Park was open to the public between June 2025 and March 2026, helping residents understand how making changes to their homes can reduce energy use and lower household bills.
The Visitor Centre showcased a range of practical retrofitting measures, including the opportunity to see an air source heat pump in operation, giving residents the confidence to take action in their own homes.
Although the Visitor Centre has now closed, the information and guidance shared through the project is still available on the Low Energy Visitor Centre website to support residents considering energy saving improvements.
As part of this ongoing support, Havering residents can borrow a thermal imaging camera free of charge with a library card.
The cameras help identify where heat is escaping from a home, such as draughts or poorly insulated areas, enabling residents to target improvements that can make their homes warmer and cheaper to run.
Even small changes can have a noticeable impact on comfort and energy bills.
Thermal imaging cameras are available to borrow from any Havering library.
While there is no charge for loaning the cameras, standard late fees apply and a replacement fee will be charged if a camera is lost or damaged.