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New Harold Wood Station plaza opens
Harold Wood Station has had a complete overhaul of the look, feel, and safety of the station.
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Man fined for messy garden
A man who failed to clear up his garden after being served two ‘untidy land’ notices has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 8 June 2021.
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Pothole repairs gather pace
Havering Council is fixing hundreds of potholes every month – with over 3,500 potholes repaired year on year.
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Harold Hill community hub opens
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, is now open and is ready to welcome residents.
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New Havering project aims to keep Covid 19 infection rates low
This week, Havering Council launched a new Covid 19 pilot project, to help support residents that need to isolate.
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Langtons Summer Concert falls silent for second year
Havering Council's Langtons Summer Concert will not go ahead this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
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On track with road and pavement repairs
Over 35 miles of roads and 25 miles of pavements have been improved and repaired since Havering Council launched its £40m highways investment programme.
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Queen’s Theatre receives £100k Covid 19 grant from Council
The show goes on for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, as it receives a £100,000 grant from Havering Council to help the cultural landmark recover from Covid 19 restrictions.
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Community hub revamp complete in time for new opening in June
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, will be opening for residents on 8 June.
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Pick up for the Great British Spring Clean
Havering Council is once again supporting this year’s Great British Spring Clean, by encouraging residents to grab a litter picker and help clean up their communities.
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Council and Romford BID team-up to run street triage team
Havering Council and Romford BID have teamed-up to run a street triage team in Romford on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Havering Show
Havering Council has decided that there will be no Havering Show this year (2021).
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Mighty Urchins look to outsmart Bulls at Wembley
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, and his Cabinet, wishes Hornchurch FC the best of luck ahead of this Saturday's Buildbase FA Trophy Final against Hereford FC at Wembley.
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Local young people talk about life in lockdown
As we’ve started to come out of the pandemic, Havering Council has been asking local young people what life in lockdown has been like for them.
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Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre fully opens as Covid restrictions ease
Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre has opened the majority of its facilities for the first time, following the further easing of restrictions on 17 May 2021.
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Harold Wood Incident: Update
Joint statement from Havering Police chief and Council Leader
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Havering Council to provide school meals funding support for May half term
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Meal Holiday Scheme for those most in need during the May 2021 half term.
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Demolition starts at Waterloo and Queen Street, Romford
Demolition work has started at Waterloo and Queen Street Romford, as part of Havering Council’s ‘12 Estates’ regeneration programme with Joint Venture partner, Wates Residential.
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Over 50 places to get rapid tests in Havering
There are now over 50 places for people to get rapid Covid 19 tests in Havering, meaning it’s now easier than ever to get tested and help keep Havering safe.
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Romford BID launches RM1 Club app for shoppers
Havering Council spoke to Julie Frost, Chair of the Romford BID, about their new RM1 Club app, which launches tomorrow (Saturday 8 May 2021).
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London Assembly Member Elections 2021: Havering and Redbridge Constituency results
The results for the 2021 London Assembly Member Elections for Havering and Redbridge Constituency are as follows:
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Extra £1m boost for businesses hit by pandemic
A further £1 million worth of funding is now available through Havering Council’s Business Innovation Grant, which reopened for applications last Friday (30 April 2021).
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Become a foster carer with Havering
Havering is celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2021 (10-23 May) by speaking out about the importance of caring to encourage more local people to become foster carers.
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Teaming up to keep the borough safe
Havering Council and local police have carried out a number of joint operations against drug-related crime, unlicensed waste carriers and scrap metal crime.
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New rapid testing site for Harold Hill
A new rapid Covid 19 testing site opened in Harold Hill this week (26 April 2021), offering regular testing for anyone that is not showing symptoms.
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New homes on track despite Covid 19 pandemic
Havering Council’s Deputy Leader paid a visit on Monday to the Napier and New Plymouth House development to check progress - six months after construction began.
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Mayor of Havering re-elected for second year
Councillor John Mylod has been re-elected as Mayor of Havering following the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 27 April 2021.
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A helping hand for Havering high streets
We carried out over 200 patrols and face-to-face visits last week, providing Covid-secure advice to businesses across the borough as they returned to the high street for the first time since December.
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Havering among best-in-class for primary school places
Figures released today by the Government show that Havering continues to outclass most other London boroughs with primary school places.
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Supporting businesses and residents as lockdown rules eased
Havering Council’s enforcement and public protection teams are out across the borough again this week helping to support local businesses and residents stay safe.
