Latest news
Havering A-level students buck national trend
Students in Havering have achieved outstanding results, with A-Level exam passes exceeding the national pass rate once again.
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Havering Paralympian leaves her 'bench mark'
Havering Council has turned a park bench from green to bronze to honour local Paralympian Amy Marren.
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Council consults on plans to tackle anti-social drinking in Romford
Today (Tuesday 15 August), Havering Council launches a 21-day consultation on plans that would crack down on anti-social drinking in Romford as current powers to deal with this will end in October.
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Council given Court backing for forced entry gas safety checks
Havering Council has received backing from Barkingside Magistrates Court to force entry to properties where Gas Safety Certificates have not been produced.
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Housing Surgery to be held in Hornchurch
Havering tenants are being given a chance to have their say at a Housing surgery in Hornchurch.
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Restaurant manager jailed as Havering turns up the heat on council tax dodgers
A council tax dodger has paid up after being jailed for owing over £9,000 in council tax.
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Blockheads guarantee a ‘Quality and impressive’ performance at Havering Show
This week, Havering Council and TIME 107.5FM had an exclusive interview with Derek Hussey aka Derek the Draw from the English Punk and New wave band The Blockheads, who will be performing at the Havering Show.
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Havering Council appoints new Development boss
Havering Council has appointed a new Assistant Director for Development to lead on its ambitious regeneration plans for the borough.
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#FeelSafeFriday Campaign
Havering Council’s #FeelSafeFriday social media campaign informs residents, visitors and local bars and clubs about safety during nights out.
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Extra surgeries to hear views on Housing
Havering residents wanting to comment about housing issues in the borough have got three extra opportunities during August.
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Tenants and leaseholders asked views on Housing Services
More than 12,000 Havering Council tenants and leaseholders will be receiving a survey this week to find out their views on the Council’s Housing Services.
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Vote of confidence in BETRA TMO Committee
Residents living in Harold Hill have given a vote of confidence to the BETRA TMO Committee by re-electing them unopposed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting held in Barnstaple Road.
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Record number of Havering parks to fly Green Flag
Thirteen parks in the borough have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world.
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A Night at the Oscars’—Celebrating Havering Children in Care and Care Leavers
More than 200 guests attended the first Havering Council Children in care and Care leavers awards.
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Havering Show 2017: Angie Brown promises a “cutting edge” performance and win entry to VIP Kosho area
There’s only three weeks left until Havering’s biggest show – The Havering Show 2017, led by Havering Council. The show returns to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August and promises to be bigger and better with new attractions such as the VIP Kosho area.
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End of the road for fly-tippers
Havering Council is taking action against fly-tipping with proposals to close roads around some of the borough’s most notorious hot-spots.
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'Hexit' rejected as draft Local Plan approved
Last night (Wednesday 26 July) Havering Council Cabinet Members rejected an opposition motion calling on Havering to leave the Greater London Authority.
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Havering residents asked to take up Food Waste Challenge
This summer Havering residents will be encouraged to think about what they’re throwing away in a bid to save themselves up to £60 a month and help tackle food waste in the borough.
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New Job Club launches in Hornchurch
Havering Council Housing Services is launching a new Job Club at Hornchurch Library on Thursday 03 August 2017.
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Cycle hubs open in Havering
Havering Council has partnered with Cycle Confident to offer free cycle training across the borough.
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The Havering Show is back and it’s BIGGER and better
The free family show, led by Havering Council, returns to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August, 11am-7pm.
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New Local Plan gets Cabinet approval
On Wednesday 19 July, Havering’s new Local Plan received approval from Cabinet. It will now go to Full Council on Wednesday 26 July.
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New commissioned special free school for Havering
On 12 April 2017, the DfE announced the approval of 131 new free schools, including approval of plans to launch special free school competitions in a number of areas of the country including Havering.
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Havering shows off flower power to London in Bloom judges
Judging for the prestigious London in Bloom competition has taken place in Havering.
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Havering Trading Standards hero awarded for pioneering project as borough marks Scams Awareness Month
A Trading Standards officer who devised a new banking protocol that helps people who are being ripped off by doorstep criminals has been recognised by the profession.
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Havering’s bright young stars
Last week (Monday 10 July), 30 of Havering’s most gifted young people were recognised for their hard work and talent across a range of cultural and sporting activities.
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Help to shape Adult Social Care in the borough
Havering Council is asking residents to have their say on the draft Adult Social Care & Support Planning policy.
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Safety wins
Over the past two weeks more than 1,700 Year Six pupils from across 29 schools in Havering were taught travel and social safety tips at this year’s Junior Citizens Fortnight, run by Havering Council and the MET Police.
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Havering residents given fire safety tips
Havering Council is urging all residents to brush up on their fire safety after writing to more than 12,000 Council tenants and leaseholders.
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Residents left pleased after plants at DELTA TMO Car Park get the chop
A team of volunteers recently joined staff from DELTA TMO and Havering Council Housing Services to make a series of cuts at the DELTA TMO car park in Elvet Avenue, Gidea Park and everyone was pleased.
