Council and democracy news
London Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience visits Wennington
London’s Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, Dr Fiona Twycross, has visited Wennington to see the impact of last year’s tragic fires, almost a year on.
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Councillor Linda Hawthorn has passed away
Havering Councillor, Linda Hawthorn, has passed away.
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Havering Council launches infrastructure vision for borough and Thames Corridor
Havering Council last week launched their vision for improving infrastructure in the borough and Thames Corridor. This was done at a Palace of Westminster reception sponsored by Jon Cruddas MP.
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Landlord fined for unsafe HMO
A landlord has been ordered to pay over £3,000 in fines and costs for operating an unsafe HMO (Houses in multiple occupation) following enforcement action by Havering Council.
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Criminal convictions for rogue builders who targeted the elderly
An investigation by Havering Council’s Trading Standards team has led to the successful prosecution of two men who targeted elderly Havering residents.
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Havering declares climate emergency
Havering Council has officially declared a climate emergency.
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£35K of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in operation
Havering Council’s Trading Standards team recovered around £35,000 worth of counterfeit tobacco, cigarettes and vapes from a Romford business in a joint operation with police.
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Council Leader issues updated statement on ULEZ
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, writes:
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Challenging budget still sees investment in roads, homes, schools, police and free parking
Havering Council’s Cabinet yesterday (08/02/2023) agreed the Council’s budget for the next four years.
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ULEZ expansion: An update from Havering Council
Statement on ULEZ from Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council.
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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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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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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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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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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 Parliament members update on first six months
Six months on from being elected as Havering’s members of the UK Youth Parliament, Curtis Tobbs and Uno Borlasa tell us what they have been up to and how they’re settling into their roles.
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Council cost of living crisis sees ‘toughest budget ever’ proposed
Havering Council has today (14 October 2022) launched what council leader Cllr Ray Morgon calls “our toughest budget ever” as the cost of living crisis bites for council services.
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Havering's Formal Accession Proclamation of King Charles III
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, delivers the Proclamation speech on behalf of Havering.
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Statements: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Havering Council has tonight paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen who has died at the age of 96.
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Enforcement crack-down on sales of e-cigarettes and alcohol 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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New Cabinet and Committee structures announced
Havering Council has announced its new Cabinet and committee chairs.
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Enforcement action stops sale of over £50k of unsafe electrical goods
Havering Council’s Trading Standards team helped to stop unsafe electrical goods being sold to the public in an investigation which saw a company director prosecuted.
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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-funded police officers awarded
A team of Havering Council-funded police officers has been awarded for making the borough safer by the Metropolitan Police.
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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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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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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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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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Man fined for breaking planning rules
A man who failed to comply with the conditions set out in the planning permission for a local construction project has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court (23 February 2021).
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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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Fly tipper tracked down and fined
A fly tipper has been given a £400 fine after being tracked down by Havering Council’s enforcement team.
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Businesses flouting Covid 19 rules issued with fines
Havering Council has issued two businesses with fines totalling £1,200 after they were found breaking Covid 19 regulations.
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Landlord fined over £12,000 for poor housing conditions
Havering Council has a served a landlord with two financial penalty notices (FPN) totalling £12,500 for poor management of a HMO (Houses in multiple occupation).
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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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Fight against anti-social behaviour in Romford continues
Havering Council has extended the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre – which continues to crack down on anti-social drinking.
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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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Enforcement on criminal landlords sees over £400,000 in penalty notices
Enforcement by Havering Council has seen £462,000 issued in penalty notices to criminal landlords over the last year.
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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.