Latest news
Council provides free weekend parking over Christmas
Havering Council is to provide free parking in all council car parks at weekends from tomorrow, Saturday 5 December.
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Super Saturday for Havering’s small businesses
Small businesses in Havering are joining others around the country to celebrate Small Business Saturday tomorrow, 5 December.
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Helping hand for most vulnerable this winter
Havering Council has unveiled a new package of financial support to help residents through the winter months.
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Council Leader disappointed by new Crossrail delays
The Leader of Havering Council has raised his concerns about further delays to the Crossrail project (known as the Elizabeth Line).
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Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for 2021/22 – following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Got symptoms, get tested
A new permanent testing site is opening in the borough to offer more capacity to help increase the number of people being tested for Covid 19.
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Christmas events go virtual as lights go on around the borough
Festive lights and Christmas trees across the borough will be switched on, on Thursday 26 November.
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Open meeting to tackle anti-social behaviour at college
A public meeting has been arranged by Havering Council to update residents following concerns about anti-social behaviour at a local college.
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Havering pilots app to help tackle food poverty
Havering Council is working with food-sharing app OLIO, and the University of Nottingham, to combat food poverty in the borough.
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Fight against anti-social behaviour in Romford continues
Havering Council has extended the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre – which continues to crack down on anti-social drinking.
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New Covid Marshals hit the street in Havering
New Covid Marshals have been deployed across Havering this week to support the Council’s fight against coronavirus.
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Havering now included in new Covid 19 rapid tests
Havering Council has confirmed with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) that it will be able to participate in the early rollout of rapid Covid 19 tests.
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Fact check: Romford Recorder gets it wrong over free school meals story
Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, writes:
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Council asks residents to be safe and considerate this Bonfire Night
With larger firework displays cancelled this year due to Covid 19 Havering Council is advising residents to keep safe and considerate if they plan to host their own bonfire and fireworks night at home
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Residents asked to ‘Remember at Home’ on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated across the borough in a different way this year due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, with residents encouraged to ‘Remember at Home’.
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Havering announces free school meal support for half term
Havering Council is funding free school meals for those most in need during half term.
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Council and police ask residents to celebrate Halloween differently this year
Havering Council and Metropolitan Police are urging residents not to go trick or treating this year, instead opting for safer ways to celebrate.
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Cabinet agree to landlord scheme extension
Havering Council’s cabinet has agreed to the extension of the successful Landlord Licensing Scheme.
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More Green Flags flying as Havering’s parks receive top recognition
Sixteen parks in Havering are now flying Green Flags after Hornchurch Country Park and Spring Farm Park were awarded the accolade for 2020.
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Volunteer family coaches needed
Havering Council Early Help Service is looking for volunteers to help local families navigate family life.
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Over 1,600 businesses see Covid 19 safety visits from Council
Havering Council has carried out 1,641 face-to-face visits to businesses to make sure they comply with Covid 19 rules.
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Havering launches new service to keep young people safe
A new Council-led partnership to support and safeguard young people has launched with a week-long digital event involving more than 800 delegates.
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Council boosts NHS contact tracing capacity
Havering Council has announced details of its local approach to test and trace and a £500 “Havering Helps” package to support residents asked to self-isolate due to Covid 19.
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#YouCanAdopt campaign launches in Havering to debunk adoption myths
A new nationwide campaign, #YouCanAdopt, is being launched in Havering and across London to dispel myths around who is eligible to adopt and encourage more people to consider adoption.
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Supporting businesses to stay safer
Havering Council’s enforcement and public protection teams have been out in force working tirelessly help keep business and residents Covid 19 secure.
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Schools and colleges eligible for free sanitary products
Schools and colleges across the borough are being reminded that they can apply for free sanitary products to help fight period poverty amongst young girls.
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We Are 500 told to close this weekend following rise in Covid 19 figures
Havering Council has decided to prevent the upcoming We Are 500 events in light of increasing coronavirus infection rates in the borough.
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“We will end long-term rough sleeping” says Havering Council
Havering Council has shared its bold ambition to end long-term rough sleeping in the borough.
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Havering Council steps in to safeguard Bridge Close regeneration
Last night, Havering Council’s Cabinet agreed to buy out the interest of its joint venture private sector partner, First Base Bridge Close Regeneration LLP.
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Council launches new online tool to help communities stay connected during Covid 19 pandemic
A new online platform has been launched to bring the community together.
