Latest news
Launders Lane: Updated statement from the Leader
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Blue Badge fraud enforcement continues
Havering Council is continuing to crack down on residents fraudulently using Blue Badges.
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Join us in remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering residents are invited to remember the millions of people killed in genocides across the world at a memorial service.
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Council awards new waste contract
Havering Council is pleased to announce that a new waste and recycling collection contract has been awarded to Urbaser Ltd.
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A day in the life of an On Street Support Officer
Meet Paul Byrne. Paul is a hero. He doesn’t wear a cape and run into burning buildings to rescue people.
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Council Leader writes to Secretary of State about Beam Park Station delay
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, wrote to the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport in December 2022 to highlight concerns regarding the delays to Beam Park station
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Children enjoy a Christmas treat
Across the borough school kitchens have been serving up a treat.
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A Christmas message from the Mayor of Havering
The Mayor of Havering has provided a Christmas message to all residents of the borough.
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Cabinet agrees to award contract for waste and street cleaning services
Havering Council’s Cabinet last night (Wednesday 14 December 2022) agreed to award its waste collection and street cleaning service.
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Winter roads plan swings into action
Our winter road crews will be out gritting again this evening (Monday 12 December 2022) and into the early hours of tomorrow, to help make getting around the borough as safe as possible.
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Lower Thames Crossing: Leader’s statement
The Planning Inspectorate has approved National Highways’ application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to progress to detailed examination of the Lower Thames Crossing project.
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Havering plugs in towards greener borough
Havering Council will be installing over 140 charging points across the borough next year to help support residents with electric vehicles.
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Christmas cheer served up at thank-you lunch for volunteers
Havering Council and Wates Residential Joint venture laid on a free Christmas lunch to thank volunteers for their work over the past year.
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Christmas at Romford Market returns
Romford Market will host a series of festive attractions for the whole family in the run-up to Christmas.
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Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter.
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Crackdown on sale of vapes to under 18s
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards teams have been out across the borough checking on whether local retailers are selling age-restricted goods to young people aged under 18.
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ULEZ expansion: Havering Council response
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, writes:
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Council targets domestic violence
Havering Council is helping to promote awareness of the support available for local people affected by domestic violence.
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Leader of the Council responds to government financial announcement
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said: “At first glance the Chancellor’s announcement does not go far enough to help with the huge budget challenges Havering Council faces.
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Havering switches on to Christmas
Thousands of Havering residents took to Market Place, Romford yesterday (17 November 2022) to celebrate the Havering Christmas lights switch-on.
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£1.6m boost to help residents tackle cost of living crisis
Havering Council has committed an extra £1.6million to support residents with the cost of living crisis.
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Cabinet agrees new Vision and structure for Havering Council
Havering’s Cabinet yesterday (9 November 2022) agreed a number of changes for the organisation so it can better serve residents.
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Cabinet endorse East Havering £5.3bn datacentre opportunity
Havering Council’s Cabinet has agreed to move forward with the £5.3bn East Havering project, which will bring Europe’s largest datacentre to the borough.
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Warm Spaces launched across Havering
Havering Council is working alongside voluntary, community and local organisations and businesses to set up a network of Warm Spaces across the borough this winter (2022/2023).
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Council and police support new crime fighting app
Havering Council has joined forces with police and the Safer Neighbourhood Board in supporting the launch of a new app for the neighbourhood watch scheme, OWL.
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Remembrance in Havering
Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this month to honour those who have served our country.
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Cocoon celebrates its fifth anniversary
Havering’s Cocoon service has celebrated its fifth anniversary.
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Enforcement action for safer fireworks night
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards team have been out across the borough to check on whether local retailers are selling fireworks to young people aged under 18.
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Havering Youth Justice Service rated “Good”
Havering’s Youth Justice Service has received an overall rating of “Good” following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation.
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Cabinet to consider £5.3bn investment opportunity for Havering
Plans for a new £5.3bn inward investment project for East Havering will be reviewed at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 9 November 2022).
