Environment

News about the environment in Havering

• New gritting lorries named

  Havering Council joined Marlborough Highways at Scotts Primary School last week (15 January 2025), to announce the names of four new gritting lorries.

• Havering Council Saves Nearly £1 Million on Energy Bills

  Havering Council has cut its energy costs by almost £949,000 for the year 2024/25 compared to the previous year 2023/24, thanks to smart buying and energy-saving measures.

• Energy-saving kits help residents stay warm and cut bills

  Residents received practical support to help reduce energy bills and stay warm this winter, following two Energy Doctors drop-in events held in December 2025.

• Free energy-saving kits to help residents cut bills this winter

  Residents are invited to pick up a free Energy Saving Helper Kit in December 2025, as part of Havering Council’s ongoing work to support households with rising energy costs.

• Where We Live: Cleaning up our rivers

  Havering Council has joined forces with Thames Chase Trust to clean up a river in Harold Hill as part of its flagship Where We Live campaign.

• Havering Council Declares Launders Lane (Arnold’s Field) as Contaminated Land to Protect Residents and End Persistent Fires

  Havering Council has formally identified Arnold’s Field, Launders Lane, Rainham as “contaminated land” under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 following extensive investigations.

• Havering Council Powers Ahead with Solar Energy to Cut Costs and Carbon

  Havering Council continues its journey toward a greener, more sustainable future, with nine corporate sites now operating live Solar PV systems.

• Statement from the Leader on flag flying

  A statement from Cllr Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, regarding the flying of flags in the borough.