Latest news
Council publishes Capitalisation Direction letters
Havering Council passed it's budget for 2024-25 after seeking a Capitalisation Direction from the government.
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Havering shoplifter banned
A serial shoplifter has been banned from areas of Harold Hill, following joint action by Havering Council and the Police.
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Havering to continue cultural vision
Havering will continue to develop the borough’s cultural legacy despite missing out on the London Borough of Culture 2025 and 2027 titles.
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An open letter to prospective candidates of the Mayoral and GLA elections
Councillor Ray Morgon writes an open letter to all prospective candidates in the GLA and Mayoral elections calling for improvements to Havering's public transport issues.
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Havering elects two new Members of Youth Parliament
Two young people have been voted in as representatives in the UK Youth Parliament.
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Havering makes the grade
Thousands of young people have been celebrating across Havering after receiving offers for their secondary school place.
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Council passes Havering budget for 2024/25
Havering Council has approved the 2024/2025 budget, the most difficult in the Council’s history.
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Council homes to get lift upgrades
Lifts in Council communal tower blocks, low-rise and sheltered schemes are set for upgrades as part of a £6 million, two year improvement plan.
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Crackdown on underage sales of knives
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards teams have been out across the borough to prevent local retailers selling knives and other age-restricted goods to young people aged under 18.
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Bereavement counselling service receives new funding
Funding from a specialist recycling scheme at the South Essex Crematorium has helped to extend a confidential counselling service support offered to adults and children in Havering coping with grief.
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Havering responds to ‘Inadequate’ Ofsted children’s services inspection
Major improvement plans have been strengthened by Havering Children’s Services after it was rated as ‘Inadequate’ by government regulators, Ofsted.
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Keys to the door: Park Rise residents move in
The first residents have moved in to the new Park Rise development in Hornchurch over the last week.
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Cabinet agrees “toughest budget ever"
Havering’s Cabinet has approved the Council’s budget for 2024/2025 in the midst of a funding crisis.
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Council raises Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council has raised the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2024.
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Strategic Planning Committee updated on Chippenham Road redevelopment
Havering Council Officers provided a comprehensive update on the progress of the regeneration of Chippenham Road, Harold Hill.
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First images released of new homes being built at former college site in Harold Hill
The first images have been released of new homes being built on the former Havering College site in Harold Hill.
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Havering commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering has marked Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 with a special service.
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Residents to have say on new strategy to phase out obesity in Havering
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking residents for their views.
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Park Rise site visit to celebrate 12 Estates regeneration progress
Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Lead for Development and Regeneration was joined by Cabinet colleagues to mark a significant milestone on 12 January 2024 with a special visit to Park Rise.
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Havering publishes Covid 19 pandemic report
Havering Council have published a new report looking back on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the borough.
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Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter.
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Thousands of pounds of illegal skin lightening products seized
Havering Council’s trading standards team have taken a number of illegal skin lightening products off the borough’s streets.
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Council Statement: Government settlement
Statement from the Leader of Havering Council, Cllr Ray Morgon, about the Government settlement.
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Planning application submitted for Bridge Close, Romford
Bridge Close Regeneration LLP, a development company wholly-owned by Havering Council, has submitted the planning application for the regeneration of Bridge Close, Romford.
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Contractor to be appointed for Harold Hill Family Welcome Centre and Health Centre
Havering Council’s Cabinet last week agreed to appoint Bugler Development Limited to undertake the construction for the new Family Welcome Centre and Health Centre in Harold Hill.
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We’re winter ready
Havering Council’s gritters rolled out for the first time recently when temperatures dropped below zero.
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Warm Spaces open to help residents this winter
Havering Council is bringing back the Warm Spaces network to help residents fight the cold this winter.
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A Joint Statement from Havering Council and Jewish Community Leaders about Havering's Chanukah Celebrations
A Joint Statement from Havering Council and Jewish Community Leaders about Havering's Chanukah Celebrations
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Council statement: Chanukah Menorah installation
A statement from Havering Council on the decision to pause the Chanukah Menorah installation at the Town Hall.
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Former Councillor Frederick Thompson dies
Former Havering Councillor Frederick Thompson has passed away.