Council and democracy news
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%
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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General Election results June 2017
The June 2017 General Election results for Havering
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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.
