Mayor announces chosen charity
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Maggie Themistocli, has announced the mayoral charity she will be supporting for 2026/2027.
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Crackdown on underage sales of knives and vapes
Havering Council’s Trading Standards team have been out across the borough to prevent local retailers from selling age-restricted products such as knives and vapes, to young people aged under 18.
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Havering Council appoints new administration and Mayor at annual meeting
Havering Council has held its first annual general meeting (AGM) since the May local elections, formally appointing the borough’s new administration following Reform UK’s victory at the polls.
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Fly tipper traced and prosecuted
A fly-tipper has been fined a total of £2,191, after being tracked down by Havering Council’s environmental enforcement team.
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New Havering Members of UK Youth Parliament elected
Havering has two new members of the UK Youth Parliament.
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Business to be investigated after selling vape liquid to under 18 year-old
Havering Council’s Trading standards will be carrying out further investigations with a Hornchurch business, after vape liquid was sold on its premises to a person under 18.
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Over £13,000 worth of illegal tobacco and shisha seized
Havering Council’s trading standards officers seized £13,950 worth of illegal tobacco and shisha from an Upminster business recently.
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Support available during National Hoarding Awareness Week
This week marks National Hoarding Awareness Week (from 11 May 2026), shining a light on hoarding behaviours and the support available to residents across Havering.
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New bill to stop young people smoking welcomed
A ban on cigarettes and vapes being sold to children born after 1 January 2009 has been welcomed by Havering Council.
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Sponsors Unite for Havering Small Business Awards 2026
The Havering Small Business Awards are once again being delivered with the generous support of a wide range of sponsors.