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Mature mentors needed for looked after young people
Havering Council has launched a search to recruit over 50s volunteers who can use their life experiences to help local young people to achieve their aspirations.
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Havering Council makes plans to support residents exiting shielding
The Council is putting plans in place to support Havering residents who have been shielding during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Statement from Havering Council's Director of Public Health following media speculation of local lockdown
Mark Ansell, Director of Public Health said:
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Extra support for Havering adopters and special guardians
Adopt London East has teamed up with award-winning film animation company My Pockets to produce a short film to tell adopters and special guardians about the new support to help them during the pandem
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New measures introduced to support high streets and key workers
Free Sunday parking, a “stop and shop” hour of free parking, COVID-safe payment and a new Havering Heroes free parking permit for NHS and care workers, are among the bold measures Havering Council has launched to support the high street as residents are encouraged to use local businesses.
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Plans approved for retirement village as part of £1bn regeneration project
Major step forward for Havering Council and Wates Residential’s 12 estates regeneration project.
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Palms Hotel: Update from Leader of Havering Council
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, provided an update today on the proposals for the Palms Hotel.
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Hundreds of children to receive laptops to access online learning
Havering Council has taken delivery of laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers from the Department for Education (DfE) to help children who are most in need access online education.
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Leader responds to Palms Hotel plans
Last week, we were told that the Palms Hotel, on Southend Arterial Road, will be used as ‘dispersal accommodation’ for asylum seekers.
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Staying well and safe this summer with Covid 19
Temperatures are set to rise to around 29c and residents are being asked to take extra care.
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Council hold a one minute’s silence of reflection to mark Windrush Day 2020
Havering Council are celebrating the 72 year anniversary since the HMT Empire Windrush ship first landed in Britain with a day of education and commemoration.
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Havering food banks deliver 3k food parcels during lockdown
Food banks in Havering have provided more than 3,000 essential food parcels since the start of the pandemic.
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Rainham and Beam Park: have your say as public consultation opens
Local residents and businesses have an opportunity to share their views on the plans to transform the first three of the nine development sites in Rainham earmarked for regeneration.
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Havering elects new Mayor in virtual vote
Havering has a new Mayor following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 10 June.
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Council announces independent review of race relations
The Leader of Havering Council last night responded to calls for action against racism following the tragic events that led to the death of George Floyd.
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Residents urged to follow rules or risk local lockdowns
Havering Council’s health chief is warning residents that they could face local lockdown measures if they don’t stick to social distancing rules and regularly wash their hands.
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Waterloo Estate regeneration - Supporting Romford’s recovery post Covid 19
Plans have been submitted to the Planning Authority for the Waterloo Estate in Romford.
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Changes to funeral arrangements at South Essex Crematorium
The number of mourners allowed at funerals at South Essex Crematorium will increase from Monday 8 June.
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George Floyd death: Leader's statement
“During the past few months I have been humbled at the way communities from all races and backgrounds in Havering have come together to support each other at a time of shared crisis.
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Historic Romford Market set to reopen from coronavirus lockdown
Romford Market is set to reopen this week after being forced to close due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Havering set to cheer for volunteers as community fund beats target
Havering Council is calling on residents to thank local heroes to mark Volunteers Week. It comes as the Havering Heroes Community Fund surpasses its £10,000 target.
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Havering schools and nurseries set for phased return
Schools and nurseries across the borough are preparing to gradually re-open from next Monday (June 1) after being given the go-ahead by the Government.
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Bulky waste collections return
Collections of bulky waste will restart across Havering from Monday 1 June 2020, with residents able to book from today, Thursday 28 May 2020.
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Covid 19: Havering Show and Langtons Summer Concert cancelled
Havering Council's summer events have been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid 19 outbreak.
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Council and police warn residents against Covid19-related scams
Residents have been warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the coronavirus crisis.
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Railway request brings cheer to resident
The family of Havering resident David Middleton have thanked Havering Council for allowing him to enjoy a ride on the miniature locomotive in Lodge Farm Park this week.
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Council begins phased reopening of housing services following lockdown
Havering Council will begin the gradual restoration of its housing services from next week, as the UK begins the recovery process from the coronavirus outbreak in line with Government guidance.
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Havering Heroes community fund receives £2k boost while £70k given to support local charities
The Council’s Havering Heroes Spacehive crowdfund has been handed a £2,000 boost by Everyone Active, our Leisure services partner.
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Council provides further emergency funding to charities and community organisations
Havering Council has given £28,550 to local voluntary and community organisations as part of the second round of funding this week.
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Video tribute released to celebrate Havering Heroes
Havering Council has paid a tuneful tribute to the borough’s “heroes” in a new video released on social media.
