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Don’t be a scrooge on safety when buying gifts this Christmas
Havering Council’s Trading Standards team is urging residents to take extra care against possible fake goods and scams.
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Double scoop for children’s services at prestigious awards
Havering Council is celebrating winning two prestigious awards for its work with children and young people.
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Experience Narnia at Romford Market this Christmas
Enter a magic winter forest and find yourself immersed in a short story inspired by the world of CS Lewis this December, as Narnia* comes to Romford Market.
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Havering hosts tri-borough summit to tackle violent crime
Havering Council has hosted a tri-borough Violent Crime Summit this week, bringing together key partners and local communities to kick-start an honest conversation about violent crime.
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We’re winter ready
Havering Council’s gritters rolled out for the first time last week as temperatures dropped below zero.
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Proposed plans for new modern retirement village submitted
Proposed plans for a new modern retirement village in South Hornchurch, Havering, were submitted on Tuesday, which focus on improving residents’ wellbeing and creating new green spaces.
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Simply the best council in London
Havering has been named the best council in London and the south east of England for delivering outcomes that make a real difference to residents’ lives.
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Romford residents reach for the stars at Christmas lights switch-on
Thousands of Havering residents flocked to Romford Market Place yesterday (14 November) to celebrate the Christmas lights switch-on, with special guests S Club 3 headlining the show.
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South Essex Crematorium raises £8,000 for hospice charity
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Michael Deon Burton, joined staff from the Council’s bereavement service, in presenting a cheque for £8,000 raised by South Essex Crematorium’s specialised metals recycling scheme.
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Havering remembers the fallen
Thousands of local residents and visitors came together to pay their respects to servicemen and women at a series of events across Havering marking Remembrance Sunday.
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School meals take up increased by 14 per cent
Havering has an extra special reason to celebrate National School Meals Week (NSMW) after seeing a 14 per cent increase in school catered lunches since launching their multi-award winning Veggie Run campaign.
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Remembrance services taking place across the borough this weekend
Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this weekend to honour those who have served their country.
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Literary Festival kicks off
Book your place to meet acclaimed authors, social media sensations and TV personalities.
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Pupils celebrate being on the Veggie Run
Sixty delighted Key Stage Two (KS2) pupils have won a £160 voucher to spend at Halfords on a brand new bike of their choice.
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Residents asked for views on location of new Rainham leisure centre
Sports lovers and health-conscious residents in the south of the borough have been asked their views as Havering Council kick-starts a community conversation on where the new leisure centre should go.
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Town Hall installation sets backdrop for Poppy Appeal launch
Havering’s Poppy Appeal has been launched at the Town Hall for the first time with the unveiling of a poignant poppy installation created by Havering Council, schools, and local community groups.
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Free parking for Christmas light switch-on events
Residents and shoppers are being given free parking for the Christmas light switch-on events taking place across the borough over the next few weeks.
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Sapphire Ice & Leisure named Civic Building of the Year
Romford's Sapphire Ice & Leisure has been named the UK's best new civic building at a national awards event recognising the country's public projects.
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Partnership working boosts young people’s prospects
Young people in the borough have been bucking the national trend when it comes to staying in education, employment or training.
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Havering switches on to Christmas
The countdown to Christmas begins with festive lights being switched on in Romford Market Place this November.
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Free weekend Christmas parking offered to shoppers in town centres
The Leader of Havering Council has today announced free parking for shoppers at weekends in the lead-up to Christmas.
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Havering Council appoints new director of children’s services
Havering Council has appointed Robert South as its new acting director of children’s services.
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Green-fingered residents help make the borough shine
This year’s Havering in Bloom competition has seen residents once again showing off their creative talents to help make the borough bright and colourful.
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Havering Education Services celebrate silver award
Havering Council’s Education Services (HES) is celebrating winning a silver award after entering the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards (CXA ’19) for the first time.
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Havering partnership shortlisted for a national housing award
Joint venture partnership between Havering Council and Wates Residential up for Collaborators Award at the EG Awards 2019
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Halloween Spooktacular returns to Romford Market
Romford Market hosts a free event to celebrate Halloween, featuring creepy characters, illusions, arts and crafts and entertainment, including performances of young people dancing to Halloween hits.
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Havering's new Sports Centre takes shape
Construction work on the new Hornchurch Sports Centre hit its second milestone of development this week, with the steel frame structure now firmly installed.
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First plans approved for Havering’s biggest regeneration project
The first plans for Havering’s biggest regeneration project have been agreed, marking a significant step forward for the Council’s flagship home building programme.
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Review launched to protect parking for local communities
A parking review has been launched by Havering Council to ask households and businesses on how best to protect their parking.
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Council responds to Heathrow Airport expansion and London City Airport masterplan consultations
Councillor Damian White, Leader of the Council, said:
