Latest news
Children in care to receive free leisure passes
Children in care in Havering can now get free access to Council-run leisure facilities to help improve their wellbeing and fitness.
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Council puts on parade for Hornchurch FC as football comes home to Havering
Havering Council has rolled out an open top bus for Hornchurch FC to parade the FA Trophy after an historic win last season.
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Havering’s second community hub opens in Rainham
Havering’s second community hub, in Rainham, opens today (28 July 2021) and is ready to welcome residents.
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Junior Citizens learn life skills for the future
Over 1,000 pupils from 14 schools across Havering have been learning skills to prepare them for their next step in life as part of the Junior Citizens Project.
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Have your say on Farnham and Hilldene Estate regeneration
Residents and business owners in Harold Hill are being encouraged to share their views on proposed plans for Farnham and Hilldene shopping area.
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A shark tale
Everyone has a lockdown tale to tell – and that was exactly the case for Natalie Newman and her nine-year-old son, Henry.
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Free swimming launches for school aged children
Havering Council is offering free swimming sessions for school aged children and young adults until summer 2022.
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Your say on Havering’s polling districts
Havering Council has launched a consultation to review the borough’s electoral polling areas and the location of polling stations.
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Residents urged to keep following Hands, Face, Space in Council buildings
Havering Council has joined other public sector organisations and businesses calling on local people to continue to wear face coverings and to social distance when using its buildings.
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Your say on electric charging points
Havering Council wants to hear from residents and businesses on where electric vehicle charging points could be located across the borough.
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Have your say on Havering’s Local Plan
Havering Council has launched a public consultation that will give residents the opportunity to provide their views and feedback on the Havering Local Plan.
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Havering Council extends school holiday meals funding support for summer holidays
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Holiday Meal Scheme for those most in need during the summer holidays.
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Councillors check out new homes progress
Today, Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council and Councillor Michael Deon Burton, Councillor for South Hornchurch ward visited the development at Napier and New Plymouth House, Rainham.
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Bumper package to recruit new foster carers
Havering Council has unveiled a new package of benefits to encourage more people to consider becoming a foster carer.
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Council piles pressure on Highways England over Lower Thames Crossing resident discount
Havering Council is urging Highways England to rethink a U-turn that would mean the scrapping of a local resident discount for Havering residents using the future Lower Thames Crossing.
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Council launches summer of celebrating “hidden gems”
Between July and August 2021, Havering Council will be sharing photos, videos and clips of your favourite areas in the borough, highlighting the lesser known places, people or activities unique to Havering that only local people know about.
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Changes to Havering’s Rapid Testing sites as more people test at home
With more residents using rapid Lateral flow Covid 19 home tests, Havering Council is closing Upminster and Collier Row rapid testing sites on Wednesday 30 June 2021.
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New classrooms open following £6.3 million Marshalls Park extension
Work on a new £6.3 million extension to Marshalls Park Academy in Romford has been completed.
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Havering’s crowning glory returns with help from sponsors
The popular floral crowns have returned to a number of locations across the borough.
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Havering celebrates Armed Forces Day with flag raising
The Deputy Mayor of Havering, Councillor Christine Vickery, raised the Armed Forces flag outside the Town Hall on 21 June 2021 to mark the annual Armed Forces Day, which takes place on 26 June 2021.
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Havering Council Leader urges everyone to get their jab
The Leader of Havering Council is urging everyone aged 18 and over to get their vaccine - and the over 40s to get their second jab.
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Harold Hill Community hub already making a positive difference
A new initiative aimed at providing easy access to support, advice and affordable food has seen over 130 residents visiting for advice and support since it opened.
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Proposal for new homes in Romford gets green light
Proposals for 1,380 new homes at Waterloo and Queen Street in the heart of Romford have been approved by Havering Council’s Strategic Planning Committee.
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Crackdown that says: Don’t mess up our borough
In the last year, Havering Council has been cracking down on fly tippers and litter louts, by issuing over £21,000 in fines.
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New Harold Wood Station plaza opens
Harold Wood Station has had a complete overhaul of the look, feel, and safety of the station.
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Man fined for messy garden
A man who failed to clear up his garden after being served two ‘untidy land’ notices has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 8 June 2021.
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Pothole repairs gather pace
Havering Council is fixing hundreds of potholes every month – with over 3,500 potholes repaired year on year.
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Harold Hill community hub opens
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, is now open and is ready to welcome residents.
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New Havering project aims to keep Covid 19 infection rates low
This week, Havering Council launched a new Covid 19 pilot project, to help support residents that need to isolate.
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Langtons Summer Concert falls silent for second year
Havering Council's Langtons Summer Concert will not go ahead this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
