Latest news
Supporting businesses to stay safer
Havering Council’s enforcement and public protection teams have been out in force working tirelessly help keep business and residents Covid 19 secure.
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Schools and colleges eligible for free sanitary products
Schools and colleges across the borough are being reminded that they can apply for free sanitary products to help fight period poverty amongst young girls.
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We Are 500 told to close this weekend following rise in Covid 19 figures
Havering Council has decided to prevent the upcoming We Are 500 events in light of increasing coronavirus infection rates in the borough.
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“We will end long-term rough sleeping” says Havering Council
Havering Council has shared its bold ambition to end long-term rough sleeping in the borough.
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Havering Council steps in to safeguard Bridge Close regeneration
Last night, Havering Council’s Cabinet agreed to buy out the interest of its joint venture private sector partner, First Base Bridge Close Regeneration LLP.
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Council launches new online tool to help communities stay connected during Covid 19 pandemic
A new online platform has been launched to bring the community together.
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Residents urged to take action now as Covid 19 cases rise in the borough
With Covid 19 cases on the increase in Havering, Council bosses have warned that the borough faces government-enforced restrictions unless everyone “does their bit” to battle the pandemic.
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Havering pays tribute to emergency services with flag raising
A flag paying tribute to the emergency services has been raised outside the Town Hall to mark Emergency Services Day.
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Pick up to clean up – supporting the Great British September Clean
Havering Council is supplying litter pickers for residents to borrow and hold their own socially distanced community clean-ups in the areas where they live this month.
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Havering named one of the best for special needs pupils
Havering Council has been named as one of the best performing councils for supporting children with high educational needs.
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Helping businesses do their bit to keep Havering safe
Havering Council has launched its new business toolkit to help businesses stay Covid-secure and do their bit to prevent a local lockdown.
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School Streets scheme consultation finishes
In July this year, Havering Council launched a consultation asking schools and residents to have their say on proposals to introduce School Streets schemes to promote safer streets around parts of the borough from September.
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Council consults on plans to tackle anti-social drinking in Romford
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to extend the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre.
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Council calls on residents and businesses to do their bit to prevent local lockdown
Havering Council is asking residents to do their bit to help further reduce the spread of coronavirus, not to be complacent and to protect the borough from local lockdowns.
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Pandemic scales back GCSE results day
Thousands of pupils across Havering received their GCSE results via email today after the coronavirus pandemic stopped them from gathering in large numbers at their schools to collect them.
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Ivor Cameron, former Havering Councillor and Mayor dies
Ivor Cameron, a former Councillor and Mayor of Havering, has died.
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Have your say on Havering’s Local Plan
On Monday this week, Havering Council launched the final public consultation that will give residents the opportunity to provide their views and feedback on the Havering Local Plan.
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Council Leader visits Rainham after floods
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, visited Rainham today (Monday) to ensure that residents are receiving the best possible support as they recover from flooding at the weekend.
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Licensing consultation launched to help keep residents and businesses safe
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking the views of residents and businesses on the borough’s updated licensing policy.
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Exam results day muted by pandemic
Exam results day was looking markedly different for most pupils across the borough this year.
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Havering marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day with online celebrations
Havering will join national celebrations this week to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
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Council adds more social housing to new Rainham development
Havering Council has announced more social housing for the Napier and New Plymouth regeneration development in Rainham.
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Temporary mortuary removed but Covid 19 threat remains
The temporary mortuary at South Essex Crematorium has been removed as part of the further scaling back of extra facilities that were set up in March, to cope with the Covid 19 pandemic across London.
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Name unveiled for new leisure centre in Hornchurch
Hornchurch’s new leisure centre, currently under construction next to the existing sports centre, has been officially named as Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre.
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Help a child in care
Volunteers are urgently being sought to befriend young people in care who are living outside the borough.
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Council challenges Highways England over Lower Thames Crossing resident discount betrayal
Havering Council has hit back at Highways England after a U-turn on their decision to give Havering residents a discount on the toll charge for the future Lower Thames crossing.
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Council-funded police officers hailed a success after £1M of vehicles recovered and more than 100 arrests made
A team of five Metropolitan Police officers funded by the Council to tackle anti-social behaviour have seized over £1M of stolen vehicles and arrested over 100 people during their first six months.
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Mentors needed to support local young people
Scores of young people bursting with potential are waiting for local people to come forward as mentors to support them.
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Council announces funding for grants of up to £15,000 for local charities alongside community crowdfunding initiative
The Council is launching the second round of its pilot grants programme for small charities and social enterprises in Havering.
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Havering residents urged to sign up to free online construction training programme
Havering Council and Wates Residential are encouraging local residents to sign up to a free, three-week construction training course.
