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Havering's biggest summer event returns this bank holiday weekend
The Havering Show returns this Sunday and bank holiday Monday, boasting a wide variety of music and entertainment whilst celebrating the best of the borough with a wealth of local talent.
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Havering Education Service nominated for top customer service award
Havering Council’s education service has been shortlisted for the UK Customer Experience Awards 2019 (CXA ’19) after entering the awards for the first time.
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Litter reports down since Cleaner Havering launched
Havering Council has seen a 22 per cent drop in the number of reports of litter as compared to this time last year.
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Local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group moves to Romford
Havering Council has welcomed Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (BHR CCGs) to its new headquarters in North House, Romford.
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Improved A-level results for Havering
Pupils from across the borough were celebrating exam success this morning (Thursday 15/08/2019), with Havering seeing an increase in the number of students receiving top marks in their A-level exams.
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Enforcement on underage sales helping young people stay safe
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards team 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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Havering Council buys M&S retail unit
Havering Council has confirmed the purchase of the retail unit, which is home to Marks & Spencer, in South Street, Romford.
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New Havering health and wellbeing centre welcomed
In response to plans to build a new £17 million health and wellbeing centre at the former St George’s Hospital site in Hornchurch, Cllr Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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MarketFEST to offer sneak peek of Havering Show in Romford Market
Romford Market will be offering a free taste of this year's Havering Show as it features performers for its very own MarketFEST this summer.
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Demolition begins on £1 billion London regeneration project
Demolition has begun on one of London’s biggest housing regeneration projects, marking a significant step forward for the £1 billion scheme.
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Community litter pick leads to a Cleaner Havering
Havering Council and Wates Residential have taken part in a community litter pick to help make the borough a cleaner and tidier place to live.
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Keep cool in the heatwave
With the weather set to soar to record temperatures in Havering this week, we want to ensure that our residents keep their cool.
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Havering gears up for a summer of cycle fun
It’s time to get on your bike for summer as Havering Council has once again joined forces with Cycle Confident, to offer free cycle training across the borough this summer.
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Fun on the Farm at the Havering Show
A travelling petting farm will bring an assortment of farmyard friends to this year's Havering Show, adding to the wide range of attractions on offer.
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Council congratulates winning Junior Citizens pupils
Pupils at Upminster Primary School were on top form as they clinched this year’s Junior Citizens award.
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Record number of parks still flying Green Flag
Fourteen parks will continue to fly Green Flags across Havering after successfully retaining them for another year.
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Council crack down on illegal advertising
A prosecution that led to fines and costs of over £10,000 has been successfully carried out by Havering Council’s planning enforcement team.
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Cabinet approves £10m investment for council estates
An extra £10m has been set aside in the Council's housing budget (Housing Revenue Account) to improve council estates in Havering.
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Grass fire, Launders Lane, Rainham:
The Council is supporting the London Fire Brigade, Public Health England and the Environment Agency in regards to an on-going grass fire in Launders Lane, Rainham. It will continue to support these services to help reduce any impact on residents.
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Fairkytes Live Stage to celebrate local talent at Havering Show
Fairkytes Live, Hornchurch's intimate music venue, has unveiled a host of singers and bands that will be performing on the Fairkytes Live Stage at the Havering Show.
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Havering marks Armed Forces Day with spectacular parade and celebrations
Hundreds of Havering residents turned out to show their support as the borough marked the annual national Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.
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New tri-borough group to safeguard children at risk
Havering teams up with Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge to support vulnerable children and families
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Views wanted on extension plans for successful landlord scheme
Havering Council has begun a consultation looking at extending the successful Landlord Licensing Scheme.
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“No service lost, no activity stopped”, in new consultation
The future of the borough's children's centres and libraries go out to public consultation
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Havering Junior Citizens learn life skills for the future
Local primary school pupils learn skills to prepare them for next step in life
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New tenants move in to Council homes
Local residents are being handed the keys to their new Council built homes.
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Havering prepares to support Armed Forces Day
Havering will once again celebrate and show appreciation for the armed forces on Saturday 29 June 2019.
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Council leader and police commander commit to tackle crime
Council leader Damian White meets new police commander Stephen Clayman
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More funding to protect children at risk
Cabinet approves spending to safeguard children and young people
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Havering adult social care worker Joanne receives police commendation
Joanne Case went above and beyond the call of duty to help a vulnerable man
