Council and democracy news

Havering elects new Mayor
Havering has a new Mayor for 2022/2023 following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 25 May.
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Local Elections 2022: Havering Council live results
This page will show the results from each Havering Council ward as they are declared. Please refresh for the latest results.
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Council agrees annual budget and package of support to help with cost of living
Havering Council yesterday (2 March 2022) agreed their annual budget and a package of support to help residents through difficult times, at the Council’s Council Tax setting meeting.
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Council and police join up for safer communities
Havering Council is working with the Metropolitan Police in the launch of a new neighbourhood watch scheme.
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Havering Cabinet recommends record increase in funding for social care after difficult year
The Council’s Cabinet have recommend a record increase in funding for social care to support those who need it most.
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Leader of Havering Council announces Cabinet changes
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, today (11 January 2022) announced changes to his Cabinet.
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Community honoured at Mayor of Havering’s Civic Awards
Havering has been honouring its many local heroes at the Mayor’s Civic Awards in recognition of their contribution to the community.
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Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget plans following Covid pandemic
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for the next three years – following the impact of Covid 19.
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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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London Assembly Member Elections 2021: Havering and Redbridge Constituency results
The results for the 2021 London Assembly Member Elections for Havering and Redbridge Constituency are as follows:
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Council passes Havering budget plans for 2021/22
Havering Council has agreed a budget that ensures residents continue to receive the everyday services they value and rely on.
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Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Havering Council to deliver a successful census and help local services to fully meet future needs.
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Havering budget maintains valued services
Havering Council’s Cabinet have agreed a budget that ensures residents continue to receive the everyday services they value and rely on.
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Havering Cabinet considers Council's budget
Havering Council’s Cabinet will on Wednesday consider the Council’s proposed budget.
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Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for 2021/22 – following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Residents asked to ‘Remember at Home’ on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated across the borough in a different way this year due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, with residents encouraged to ‘Remember at Home’.
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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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George Floyd death: Leader's statement
“During the past few months I have been humbled at the way communities from all races and backgrounds in Havering have come together to support each other at a time of shared crisis.
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Suspension of Council, Cabinet and committee meetings
The decision has been taken to suspend all meetings of Council, Cabinet and committees with immediate effect for a period of six weeks.
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Havering Council recognised as leader in local government transformation
Havering Council has been recognised for its work in local government improvement by Public Sector Transformation Partner iESE, winning in two areas at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards.
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More for homes, care, libraries and parks as Havering Council approves budget for the future
The Council has agreed its budget proposals for 2020/2021 at the Council Tax Council on Wednesday 26 February.
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More for homes, care, libraries and parks as Havering Council proposes budget for the future
The council has published its budget proposals for 2020/2021, which will be considered by Cabinet on 12 February. It will then be debated at Council on 26 February for final agreement.
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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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Havering Council asks residents' views on proposed budget
Havering Council is asking residents to have their say on how the Council should spend its money in next year’s budget.
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Cranham By-election results
Results of the Cranham By-election will be published below as we get them.
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New Zealand attacks: Leader's statement
Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Councillor Clarence Barrett dies aged 61
Havering Council is extremely sad to confirm the death of Councillor Clarence Barrett.
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Council approves 2019/20 budget and spending plans for next four years
Budget plans for major improvements in street cleaning and road repairs, along with investment in better leisure facilities and school places, have been approved by Full Council.
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Cabinet approves improvements in street cleaning, roads and pavements as part of Havering Council’s budget plans
Budget plans for major improvements in street cleaning and road repairs, along with investment in better leisure facilities and school places, were approved by Havering Council's Cabinet, last night.
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Leader's New Year message
With the Christmas holidays now over, I thought you might be interested in what your council is doing in 2019 and beyond to make Havering an even better place to live.
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Budget gets Cabinet approval
Proposals are approved and go forward to Full Council.
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Havering Council is one of the best in the country, says report
Havering is one of the best councils in the country for securing outcomes that make a real difference to our residents’ lives.
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Plans to invest £30million to improve roads and pavements unveiled in Council budget
Proposals for what is likely to be one of the biggest road and pavement improvement programmes of any London borough are being published this week.
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New Leader appointed and Mayor Making takes place at Annual Council
Havering has a new Leader and Mayor following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 23 May.
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Local Elections 2018
The 2018 Local Election results for Havering are as follows:
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Deputy Mayor raises flag to mark Commonwealth Day
The Deputy Mayor of Havering, Councillor Dilip Patel raised the Commonwealth Flag outside the Town Hall on Monday 12 March.
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Council approves budget for 2018/19 with a Council Tax increase of 3.5 per cent
Last night, Havering’s budget and Council Tax for 2018/2019 was agreed at full Council meeting.
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Council starts legal action to challenge “unlawful’’ police station closure
Havering Council has filed a judicial review against the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service’s decision to close police buildings in the borough.
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Council launches budget consultation and invites residents to have their say
The Council has launched its budget consultation to understand residents’ views on some of the savings proposals that would impact them.
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'Hexit' rejected as draft Local Plan approved
Last night (Wednesday 26 July 2017) Havering Council Cabinet Members rejected an opposition motion calling on Havering to leave the Greater London Authority.
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Finsbury Park attack: Statement from Havering Council’s Deputy Leader
Following the attacks in Finsbury Park on Monday 19 June, Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Damian White, has issued the following statement.
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London attacks – Chief Executive’s statement
Following the attacks in London on Saturday 3 June, Chief Executive of Havering Council, Andrew Blake-Herbert, has issued the following statement.
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New Mayor for Havering
Havering has a new Mayor following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 17 May.
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Information on registering for, and voting in, the General Election on 8 June 2017
The General Election will be held on Thursday 8 June 2017.
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DABD promoting independence
DABD is a registered charity looking for people to travel train young disabled people age 11- 25 during school term-time. Full training will be provided.
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Havering's website named as most improved
The Council's website has recently been named most improved local government website in the UK, by Sitemorse.
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A new vision for Havering Council has been ratified by full council this evening
The Council’s new vision, ‘Havering – making a Greater London’, is about “embracing the best of what Havering has to offer, and how we as a borough can play an active role in the success of the whole of London," said Andrew Blake-Herbert, Chief Executive of Havering Council.
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Circle: the free London safety app
Circle is the free, must-have safety app for Londoners. It’s the easiest way to stay safe and connected to your nearest and dearest in and around the city.
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Tackling group violence and knife crime – Havering conference 2017
We are coming together as a borough to tackle group violence and knife crime.
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Have your say on Havering’s budget proposals for next year
Havering Council is asking the borough’s residents to have their say on proposals to save £8.6 million over the year.