Latest news

Mayor announces chosen charities
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, has announced the mayoral charities he will be supporting and fundraising over the coming year.
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Launders Lane: Leader statement
The Council has met with Jon Cruddas MP, the London Fire brigade (LFB), the Environment Agency and ward Councillors to agree how they can resolve the issue of constant fires at Launders Lane.
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Climate Change Community Champions programme launches
Havering Council has launched the Climate Change Community Champions programme following a successful National Lottery ‘Tackling the Planet’ funding grant.
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ULEZ extension: Council responds to consultation
Havering Council has officially responded to the consultation on proposals to extend the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to Havering.
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Harold Hill’s new Family Welcome Centre given go-ahead
Planning consent has been granted for a new centre to provide emergency accommodation for vulnerable families in Havering.
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The Salvation Army launches JustGiving fund for Wennington fire
A dedicated JustGiving page is available to help the residents affected by the devastating fires in Wennington.
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Wennington fire: Moving support services closer to those who need them
From today (22 July 2022) Havering’s Assistance Centre will open up in the heart of Wennington at the Premier Inn Hotel, New Road, Rainham to be nearer to those affected by the devastating fire.
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Wennington fire: Please get in touch if you were evacuated
Have you been evacuated and not registered details with us?
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Wennington fire: Council opens new help hub for residents
Havering Council has set up an assistance centre to continue to support residents affected by the fires on Tuesday 19 July 2022 in Wennington.
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Wennington fire: Council opens rest centre for residents in Wennington
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Ray Morgon, said:
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Wennington fire: Council statement
Update on Wennington fire incident from Havering Council at 6.42pm on 19 July 2022
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Construction of new Rainham Leisure Centre on schedule
The build, which began in January 2022, has its steel frame and concrete base in place as visible signs of progress.
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Waste collection changes to beat the heat
Rubbish and recycling collection times will change next week in order to protect staff as temperatures continue to soar.
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Right to return residents view new homes
Last week, joint venture partners Havering Council and Wates Residential welcomed residents back to the former Napier and New Plymouth site in Rainham.
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New allocations scheme puts Havering residents first for social housing
Havering Council is introducing changes to its housing scheme.
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Havering 12 Estates regeneration celebrates four years
Havering Council and Wates Residential are celebrating four years since contracts were signed and work began to regenerate 12 council estates across the borough.
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Havering celebrates Pride weekend
Havering Council joined hundreds of other organisations in celebrating Pride in London for the very first time.
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Enforcement crack-down on sales of e-cigarettes and alcohol to under 18s
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards teams have been out across the borough checking on whether local retailers are selling age-restricted goods to young people aged under 18.
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Platinum Jubilee celebration film goes live
Havering Council has released a commemorative film, highlighting all of the wonderful celebrations that took place across the borough, in honour of Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Junior Citizens learning skills to stay safe
Around 2,000 school children across Havering are learning important life skills to help keep them safe.
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Myplace celebrates 10th anniversary
Myplace youth and community centre celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand party and community day in Harold Hill.
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Havering flies flag for Armed Forces Day
Havering is flying the Armed Forces flag to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week.
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New Cabinet and Committee structures announced
Havering Council has announced its new Cabinet and committee chairs.
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Langtons Summer Concert returns
This weekend (Sunday 19 June 2022) will see a welcome return of the Langtons Summer Concert. The Concert last took place in 2019 after a number of cancellations due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Council opens one-stop shop to welcome Ukrainian refugees in Havering
Havering Council and YMCA Thames Gateway Group have teamed up to open a new service offering vital support to help Ukrainian refugees to settle in to the borough.
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Enforcement action stops sale of over £50k of unsafe electrical goods
Havering Council’s Trading Standards team helped to stop unsafe electrical goods being sold to the public in an investigation which saw a company director prosecuted.
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Havering’s Memorial Woodland recognised with prestigious award
The recently opened Memorial Woodland at Hornchurch Country Park has been honoured by The Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London at the 2022 London Tree and Woodland Awards.
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Join in and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Havering
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with special events over the bank holiday weekend.
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Free online course helps Havering small businesses become reality
Havering Council has teamed up with Rebel Business School once again with a free 10-day online course, helping local residents turn their business ideas into a reality.
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Havering elects new Mayor
Havering has a new Mayor for 2022/2023 following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 25 May.