Community news

Mayor announces chosen charity
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Stephanie Nunn has announced the mayoral charity she will be supporting and fundraising for over the coming year.
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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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Havering elects new Mayor
Havering has elected a new Mayor for 2023/2024 following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 24 May.
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Former Mayor reflects on year of service
Councillor Trevor McKeever, who was announced as Mayor of Havering at last May’s Annual Council meeting has reflected on his year as Mayor of Havering.
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Have your say on crime and safety in your community
Residents can have their say on how they feel about crime and community safety in a survey by the Havering Community Safety Partnership.
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Havering’s Best Small Businesses Celebrate
Small businesses across Havering are celebrating today following their triumphs at the second annual Havering Small Business Awards last night (Wednesday 17 May 2023).
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Community Hub event to help residents with cost of living
Havering Council is teaming up with local partners to deliver extra cost of living support at a special event.
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Cabinet approve village green proposals
Havering’s Cabinet Members voted at last night’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 3 May 2023) to create village green status for five much-loved green spaces in the borough.
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Cabinet to consider creating five village greens for Havering
Havering’s Cabinet Members will consider a proposal at next week’s Cabinet meeting to create village green status for five much-loved green spaces in the borough.
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Coronation weekend celebrations in Havering
Plans are well underway for a memorable weekend to mark the King’s Coronation in Havering.
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Firefighters honoured at Mayor of Havering’s Civic Awards
London Fire Brigade firefighters have been recognised for their contributions to Havering following last year’s devastating Wennington Fires at the Mayor’s Civic Awards 2023.
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Celebrate St George’s Day at Romford Market
Romford Market will once again be the place for Havering residents to enjoy a host of free festivities to mark St George’s Day in the borough.
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Energy Doctors to help Havering households
Havering Council has partnered with Age UK East London to launch a new Energy Doctors service to help residents in tackling the cost of living crisis.
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Voting closes for Havering Small Business Awards 2022/23
Havering residents have overwhelmingly shown their support to Havering businesses by voting in their thousands for the finalists in this year’s Small Business Awards.
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Homes for Ukraine Anniversary
Today (14 March 2023) marks the one year anniversary since the launch of the UK Government Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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Thousands of nominations for local small businesses as first round closes
Havering residents have responded in their thousands to nominate local businesses for this year’s Small Business Awards, as the first round closes.
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Havering marks anniversary of war in Ukraine
The Mayor of Havering, Cllr Trevor McKeever, joined the Leader of the Council, Cllr Ray Morgon, Ukrainian residents, sponsors and Council staff to mark the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
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Havering knife crime - a statement from Council Leader
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Mayor commemorates Hornchurch Cricket Club historic trophy win
Mayor of Havering, Cllr Trevor McKeever joined the Leader of Havering Council, Cllr Ray Morgon and Hornchurch Cricket Club players and officials for a civic reception to celebrate the Club’s win.
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Nominations for Havering Small Business Awards 2022/23 now open
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Havering Small Business Awards, nominations are now open for you to tell us who your favourite Havering small businesses are for 2022/23.
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Council flies Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2023.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Have a spook-tacular safe Halloween
Havering Council is joining the Police and London Fire Brigade in offering advice to children and families to help them stay safe this Halloween.
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Havering set for festive season switch-on
The countdown to Christmas in Havering will begin with the festive lights being switched on in Market Place, Romford this November.
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Havering commemorates baby loss
Havering Council has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 with a special ceremony of remembrance.
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Havering in Bloom winners brighten up the borough
Green-fingered Havering residents have donned their gardening gloves once again for this year’s Havering in Bloom competition.
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Havering celebrates Black History Month
Havering Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month this October.
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Mayor announces chosen charities
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, has announced the mayoral charities he will be supporting and fundraising over the coming year.
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Wennington fire: Moving support services closer to those who need them
From today (22 July 2022) Havering’s Assistance Centre will open up in the heart of Wennington at the Premier Inn Hotel, New Road, Rainham to be nearer to those affected by the devastating fire.
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Wennington fire: Please get in touch if you were evacuated
Have you been evacuated and not registered details with us?
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Wennington fire: Council opens new help hub for residents
Havering Council has set up an assistance centre to continue to support residents affected by the fires on Tuesday 19 July 2022 in Wennington.
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Wennington fire: Council opens rest centre for residents in Wennington
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Ray Morgon, said:
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Wennington fire: Council statement
Update on Wennington fire incident from Havering Council at 6.42pm on 19 July 2022
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Havering celebrates Pride weekend
Havering Council joined hundreds of other organisations in celebrating Pride in London for the very first time.
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Platinum Jubilee celebration film goes live
Havering Council has released a commemorative film, highlighting all of the wonderful celebrations that took place across the borough, in honour of Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Council opens one-stop shop to welcome Ukrainian refugees in Havering
Havering Council and YMCA Thames Gateway Group have teamed up to open a new service offering vital support to help Ukrainian refugees to settle in to the borough.
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Havering’s Memorial Woodland recognised with prestigious award
The recently opened Memorial Woodland at Hornchurch Country Park has been honoured by The Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London at the 2022 London Tree and Woodland Awards.
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Join in and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Havering
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with special events over the bank holiday weekend.
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Free online course helps Havering small businesses become reality
Havering Council has teamed up with Rebel Business School once again with a free 10-day online course, helping local residents turn their business ideas into a reality.
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Havering ready to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with a variety of events beginning later this month in the run-up to the four-day bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June.
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Community honoured at Mayor of Havering’s 2022 Civic Awards
A host of Havering’s heroes have been recognised for their contributions to the local community the 2022 Mayor’s Civic Awards.
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Celebrate St George’s Day at Romford Market
Havering residents are invited to join a host of free celebrations to mark St George’s Day in the borough.
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Have a cracking Easter at Romford Market
Join the free Easter fun and festivities at Romford Market from 10.30am on Sunday 17 April.
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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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Havering opens Memorial Woodland two years on from start of the Pandemic
Havering Council has officially opened a new memorial woodland to recognise those lost to Covid 19.
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Council flies Commonwealth Flag to mark Commonwealth Day 2022
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor John Mylod, led a ceremony of the Commonwealth Flag raising at the Town Hall in Romford today (Monday 14 March 2022).
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New kitchen and funding for Havering Association for People with Disabilities
The Havering Association for People with Disabilities (HAD) is celebrating the completion of a new kitchen, thanks to a total refurbishment by Havering Council and Wates Residential.
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Council flies Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2022.
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Leader thanks Havering’s amazing volunteers
Council leader Damian White has visited one of the borough’s vaccine centres to say a big thank you to its army of volunteers.
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Christmas boxes gifted at the Harold Hill Community Hub
Christmas has come early for dozens of residents in need of some extra help over the festive period, after receiving Christmas gift boxes from Havering Council’s Community Hub in Harold Hill.
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Let’s look after each other this winter
Havering Council is reminding residents of the best way to stay safe, healthy and happy this winter.
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Council targets increase in drink and needle spiking
Havering Council has teamed up with local nightclubs, pubs and bars to crack down on drink spiking and injections.
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Trick or Treat safely this Halloween
Havering Council is joining the London Fire Brigade and Police in offering advice to children and parents to help them stay safe while trick or treating over the Halloween weekend.
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Mayor formally opens Harold Hill Community Hub
The new Harold Hill Community Hub has been officially opened today (14 October 2021).
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Residents invited to Community Hub open day
Havering’s flagship community hub at Harold Hill will be celebrating helping over 1,000 people at its open day on Thursday 14 October 2021.
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Havering celebrates Black History Month
Havering Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a range of events and activities planned throughout October 2021.
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Havering residents asked to help Afghan refugees
Havering Council has teamed up with Havering Volunteer Centre (HVC) to appeal for essential items for Afghan refugees arriving in the UK.
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Council puts on mini festival to thank young residents following pandemic
Havering Council are paying tribute to the continued efforts of young residents throughout the pandemic with a free small-scale music event.
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Plans for an enduring and living Covid 19 memorial
Havering Council has announced plans to commemorate the impact of Covid 19 on our communities through the planting of over 1,000 trees at selected sites.
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Council puts on parade for Hornchurch FC as football comes home to Havering
Havering Council has rolled out an open top bus for Hornchurch FC to parade the FA Trophy after an historic win last season.
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Havering’s second community hub opens in Rainham
Havering’s second community hub, in Rainham, opens today (28 July 2021) and is ready to welcome residents.
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Junior Citizens learn life skills for the future
Over 1,000 pupils from 14 schools across Havering have been learning skills to prepare them for their next step in life as part of the Junior Citizens Project.
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Harold Hill Community hub already making a positive difference
A new initiative aimed at providing easy access to support, advice and affordable food has seen over 130 residents visiting for advice and support since it opened.
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Harold Hill community hub opens
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, is now open and is ready to welcome residents.
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Langtons Summer Concert falls silent for second year
Havering Council's Langtons Summer Concert will not go ahead this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Queen’s Theatre receives £100k Covid 19 grant from Council
The show goes on for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, as it receives a £100,000 grant from Havering Council to help the cultural landmark recover from Covid 19 restrictions.
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Community hub revamp complete in time for new opening in June
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, will be opening for residents on 8 June.
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Council and Romford BID team-up to run street triage team
Havering Council and Romford BID have teamed-up to run a street triage team in Romford on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Havering Show
Havering Council has decided that there will be no Havering Show this year (2021).
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Harold Wood Incident: Update
Joint statement from Havering Police chief and Council Leader
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Teaming up to keep the borough safe
Havering Council and local police have carried out a number of joint operations against drug-related crime, unlicensed waste carriers and scrap metal crime.
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Mayor of Havering re-elected for second year
Councillor John Mylod has been re-elected as Mayor of Havering following the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 27 April 2021.
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Romford Market fully reopens
Romford Market is set to welcome back all non-essential retail traders this Wednesday (14 April 2021) in its first full reopening since December.
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Egg-citing events go online for Easter
Havering Council’s helping residents to celebrate another cracking Easter with a series of online events.
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Council-funded police officers make over 200 arrests in first year of action
A team of council-funded police officers have arrested over 200 people and seized over £1.8 million of stolen vehicles during their first year in action.
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UK Rappers unite with Havering Council and youth charity to support mental health awareness
Havering Council has teamed up with four local rap stars for an online concert to help raise awareness of mental health issues made worse by Covid 19.
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Council flies flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month.
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Havering to mark Holocaust Memorial Day online
Havering residents are being urged to honour Holocaust Memorial Day by joining an online service on Sunday 24 January 2021.
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Council and local charities encourage residents to #BeNiceToYourNoggin in new mental health campaign
Havering Council has teamed up with Havering MIND and other local charities to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
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New Funding - Trust for London
Trust for London is an independent charitable foundation funding work which tackles poverty and inequality in the capital.
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Havering pilots app to help tackle food poverty
Havering Council is working with food-sharing app OLIO, and the University of Nottingham, to combat food poverty in the borough.
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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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Council launches new online tool to help communities stay connected during Covid 19 pandemic
A new online platform has been launched to bring the community together.
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Havering pays tribute to emergency services with flag raising
A flag paying tribute to the emergency services has been raised outside the Town Hall to mark Emergency Services Day.
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Pick up to clean up – supporting the Great British September Clean
Havering Council is supplying litter pickers for residents to borrow and hold their own socially distanced community clean-ups in the areas where they live this month.
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Council consults on plans to tackle anti-social drinking in Romford
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to extend the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre.
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Council calls on residents and businesses to do their bit to prevent local lockdown
Havering Council is asking residents to do their bit to help further reduce the spread of coronavirus, not to be complacent and to protect the borough from local lockdowns.
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Havering marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day with online celebrations
Havering will join national celebrations this week to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
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Name unveiled for new leisure centre in Hornchurch
Hornchurch’s new leisure centre, currently under construction next to the existing sports centre, has been officially named as Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre.
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Council-funded police officers hailed a success after £1M of vehicles recovered and more than 100 arrests made
A team of five Metropolitan Police officers funded by the Council to tackle anti-social behaviour have seized over £1M of stolen vehicles and arrested over 100 people during their first six months.
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Council announces funding for grants of up to £15,000 for local charities alongside community crowdfunding initiative
The Council is launching the second round of its pilot grants programme for small charities and social enterprises in Havering.
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Summer blooms in Havering
Havering Council is calling on all green-fingered residents to show off their finest flowers and plants in our annual horticultural competition.
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Council hold a one minute’s silence of reflection to mark Windrush Day 2020
Havering Council are celebrating the 72 year anniversary since the HMT Empire Windrush ship first landed in Britain with a day of education and commemoration.
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Havering elects new Mayor in virtual vote
Havering has a new Mayor following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 10 June.
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Council announces independent review of race relations
The Leader of Havering Council last night responded to calls for action against racism following the tragic events that led to the death of George Floyd.
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Covid 19: Havering Show and Langtons Summer Concert cancelled
Havering Council's summer events have been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid 19 outbreak.
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Council provides £20,000 of emergency funding to local charities
A total of £20,000 has been given to voluntary and community organisations as part of the first round of funding this week.
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Havering Music School goes online to continue lessons and inspire community
Over 650 Havering Music School students are continuing their lessons online, despite the disruption caused by Covid 19.
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Council events go virtual to celebrate St George's Day and raise money for local charities
Havering Council will celebrate St George’s Day this week by hosting an online quiz to raise money for Havering Heroes, alongside other fun virtual events.
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Havering celebrates Commonwealth Day with flag raising
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Michael Deon Burton, raised the Commonwealth Flag outside the Town Hall in Romford on Monday 9 March, to mark Commonwealth Day.
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Council-funded police officers hit the streets
Five new Council-funded bobbies on the beat have arrived in Havering as part of the Council’s commitment to make the borough safer.
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Rainbow Flag flies proud at Town Hall to celebrate LGBT History Month
Havering Council is flying the Rainbow Flag to mark LGBT History Month.
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Havering honours victims of Holocaust at special service
Over 100 people turned out to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service and reception on Sunday 26 January.
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State-of-the-art leisure centre finds new home in Rainham
The new leisure centre for the south of the borough has found its home at the Rainham Recreation Ground, following a Cabinet Meeting on 15 January and a community conversation.
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Have your say on plans to end rough sleeping in Havering
Residents are being asked to comment on plans to prevent homelessness and make Havering a place where nobody needs to sleep rough.
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Code-word campaign aims to increase safety across the borough
A campaign aimed at helping people who feel unsafe on dates has launched in Havering pubs, clubs and entertainment venues.
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Working together to tackle homelessness this winter
Havering Council is working with community partners to ensure that nobody is left without a roof over their head over the festive period.
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Christmas safety pop-up shop opens in Romford
Havering Council opened the doors to its Community Safety pop-up shop in The Liberty Shopping Centre this week.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Golden Havering is blooming!
Havering is definitely the pick of the bunch as it shined brightly at London in Bloom, winning a host of awards.
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Literary festival returns with acclaimed authors and TV personalities
Following last year's success, the Havering Literary Festival returns to the borough with a host of award-winning authors, acclaimed journalists and social media sensations.
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Avelon Road Centre bowls a strike with skittle art
Adults with learning disabilities at the Avelon Road Centre have been recycling bowling skittles into works of art as part of the centre’s arts and crafts activities.
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Craft beer festival brewing in Romford Market
Havering Council is bringing a Craft Beer Festival to Romford Market as part of its event programme this September with a variety of beer, live music and street food.
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Sun shines as visitors enjoy hottest Havering Show yet
Over 21,000 people packed out the 41st Havering Show over the weekend as the community came together for a weekend of music, entertainment, and some of the best weather the Show has seen.
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Havering's biggest summer event returns this bank holiday weekend
The Havering Show returns this Sunday and bank holiday Monday, boasting a wide variety of music and entertainment whilst celebrating the best of the borough with a wealth of local talent.
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MarketFEST to offer sneak peek of Havering Show in Romford Market
Romford Market will be offering a free taste of this year's Havering Show as it features performers for its very own MarketFEST this summer.
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Community litter pick leads to a Cleaner Havering
Havering Council and Wates Residential have taken part in a community litter pick to help make the borough a cleaner and tidier place to live.
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Fun on the Farm at the Havering Show
A travelling petting farm will bring an assortment of farmyard friends to this year's Havering Show, adding to the wide range of attractions on offer.
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Fairkytes Live Stage to celebrate local talent at Havering Show
Fairkytes Live, Hornchurch's intimate music venue, has unveiled a host of singers and bands that will be performing on the Fairkytes Live Stage at the Havering Show.
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Havering marks Armed Forces Day with spectacular parade and celebrations
Hundreds of Havering residents turned out to show their support as the borough marked the annual national Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.
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Views wanted on extension plans for successful landlord scheme
Havering Council has begun a consultation looking at extending the successful Landlord Licensing Scheme.
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Havering Junior Citizens learn life skills for the future
Local primary school pupils learn skills to prepare them for next step in life
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Havering prepares to support Armed Forces Day
Havering will once again celebrate and show appreciation for the armed forces on Saturday 29 June 2019.
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Council leader and police commander commit to tackle crime
Council leader Damian White meets new police commander Stephen Clayman
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Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility, hears county lines meeting
Havering parents hear that keeping children and young people safe is everyone's responsibility
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Love Romford Market this half term
Romford Market will be celebrating Love Your Local Market fortnight with a day of free family fun in Market Place on Friday 31 May.
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Havering Show takes off with new sponsor
The Havering Show returns this August Bank Holiday Weekend, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August 2019, boasting a bigger and better line-up than ever before and a new sponsor for the main stage.
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Langtons Summer Concert back for 2019
Havering Council's popular Langtons Summer Concert returns on Sunday 2 June for an afternoon of grand entertainment.
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New Mayor for Havering appointed
Havering has a new Mayor following the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 15 May.
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More police on the beat in Havering
Council's Cabinet agrees to fund five new police officers
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Havering’s plans to tackle violence against women and girls
Cabinet approves plans to tackle violence against women and girls in Havering
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Time 107.5 named as host of main stage at this year's Havering Show
Local radio station Time 107.5 returns to host the main stage at the Havering Show this August Bank Holiday
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Double helping of Romford Market entertainment
There’s something to celebrate every month in Romford Market and this year with Easter falling so late in the calendar there’s a double helping of entertainment for all the family with Easter and Saint George’s Day festivities taking place within a few days of each other later this month.
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Community efforts recognised at Mayor of Havering's Civic Awards
Local community heroes who have gone above and beyond received recognition for their outstanding service to the local community at the Mayor of Havering's Civic Awards last night.
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Open letter to residents
The Leader of Havering Council, Cllr Damian White, has co-signed an open letter to residents expressing concern at recent NHS capital funding decisions.
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The Havering Show line up for 2019 revealed
The line-up for this year’s Havering Show has been revealed, with the iconic British alternative rock band Toploader and reggae sensation Aswad headlining the show.
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Havering Council hosts second community cohesion discussion
People living and working in the borough are invited to build relationships
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Taking a trip down memory lane in Romford Market
Classic cars will be admired to the soundtrack of musical hits from the 1950s and 60s in Romford Market as part of Havering Council’s series of events and activities to support traders by encouraging visitors to Romford town centre.
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Flag raised outside Town Hall to mark Commonwealth Day
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Dilip Patel, raised the Commonwealth Flag outside the Town Hall in Romford on Monday 11 March, to mark Commonwealth Day.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Havering
Havering Council will be celebrating International Women’s Day this year with a series of events across the borough.
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Jodie Chesney stabbing: Leader's statement
Councillor Damian White, the Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Love is in the air at Romford Market
Love is in the air with a special Valentine’s event at Romford Market this February.
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Flying the flag
Havering Council is flying the rainbow flag at the Town Hall in Romford this weekend to mark the start of LGBT History Month.
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Havering remembers victims of genocide at special service
Havering residents, along with the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Dilip Patel, marked Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service in Romford on Sunday 27 January.
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New plans to bring Havering communities together
One Havering Community Cohesion Strategy to be discussed.
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Havering joins first tri-borough summit to tackle serious violence
Havering was part of the first tri-borough Serious Violence Summit which brought together key partners and local communities to discuss jointly tackling violent crime.
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Havering to honour victims of the Holocaust
Residents in Havering are invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service in Romford on Sunday 27 January 2019.
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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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New Year's Day Parade float lands cash for charities
A flag-covered jetliner float has landed Havering 2nd place in London’s New Year’s Day Parade, winning £9,000 for local charities.
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No one needs to spend Christmas on Havering’s streets
Havering is tackling rough sleeping so that no one needs to be on the streets this winter
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Havering’s premier Night Life awards
Havering's top venues were recognised at the nightlife awards
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Bid for your own “Tommy” silhouette and raise money for armed forces veterans
In a project run by Havering Bereavement Service, young people across the borough have demonstrated their creativity in a touching tribute to the servicemen and women of World War One.
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Judging gets underway for the Havering Nightlife Awards
Final entries are in for Havering Nightlife Awards
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Havering pays its respects
Huge numbers of local residents and visitors attended a series of events across Havering marking Remembrance Sunday and the 100 year anniversary of the ending of the First World War.
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Lighting the way
On the evening of Sunday 11 November a special event will take place in remembrance of the end of the First World War and the millions who were killed or came home dreadfully wounded.
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Havering switches on to Christmas
Romford’s Market Place will be the place to be as Havering switches on to Christmas.
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Vote for your favourite venue in Havering
A chance to celebrate the best of Havering’s night-time environment is the focus of the Havering NightLife Awards 2018.
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Market Spooktacular brings Halloween to Havering
Havering Council will host the first of a number of events in Romford Market this autumn with Halloween Spooktacular, a free, family-friendly spooky experience.
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Joining together for a safer community
Residents flocked to a community event on Saturday (29 September), joining volunteers and community groups across the borough to look at how working together can help prevent crime.
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Working together for a safer Havering
Residents, volunteers and community groups across the borough are invited to be part of a community event which looks at how working together can help prevent crime and the threat of crime.
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Save a Life, Surrender your Knife
Councillor Viddy Persaud, Cabinet Member for Public Protection & Safety, Havering Council, joined Havering BCU Commander Superintendent John Ross today (18 September) at Romford Police Station.
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We want to hear from you - Budget Consultation for 2019-2023
Residents and businesses in Havering have until Sunday 30 September to have their say on how the Council sets its budget for the next four years.
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Havering Council safeguards policing in south of the borough
After refusing to accept London Mayor’s Office for Police and Crime (MOPAC) decision to close police access points in the south of the borough, Havering Council has successfully negotiated an agreement to acquire Hornchurch Police station, guaranteeing a local police presence.
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Nostalgia at the Havering Show
Music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s brought a touch of nostalgia, and the crowds, despite torrential rain, to the 40th anniversary of the Havering Show last Bank Holiday weekend (26 and 27 August).
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Pick of the bunch help Havering bloom
Awards have been presented to all those who brought colour and cultivation to the borough as part of this year’s Havering in Bloom competition.
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Heatwave hits the Havering Show
One of the biggest names to grace the main stage at the 40th Anniversary Show will be the legendary Heatwave.
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Plenty of fun with S Club Party at Havering Show
'Nostalgia and good music fun’ is S Club Party’s goal at the 40th Anniversary Havering Show.
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Baby D bringing back the 90s to the Havering Show
Baby D tells us she will be bringing a big dose of 90s nostalgia to the 40th Anniversary Havering Show.
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Exposé return to the Havering Show for 40th anniversary
Exposé started their life as a small bedroom band formed from members of the Romford British Legion marching band.
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Council and police in crackdown on weapons and drugs
Weapons, including knives, along with drugs have been seized in a joint operation between local police and Havering Council, in Elm Park.
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Curiosity Killed the Cat at the Havering Show
The band which had several top 10 hits and a number one album in the 1980’s will be playing live for the festival goers on Sunday 26 August.
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40th anniversary show - so much more than music
There’s something for everyone as residents are invited to look beyond the music at this year’s 40th anniversary Havering Show on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August.
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An 'explosive and energetic experience' from Beyond Conspiracy
Beyond Conspiracy want to bring an ‘explosive and energetic experience’ to the 40th anniversary Havering Show.
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Reservoir Mods guarantee classics at anniversary Havering Show
This week, Havering Council had an exclusive interview with the Reservoir Mods the highly popular band who will be performing at this year’s 40th anniversary Havering show on the Sunday.
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Celebrating forty years of the Havering Show
This August Bank Holiday Weekend, the 26 and 27 August, will see the celebration of 40 years of the Havering Show.
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Junior citizens learn how to be street wise
Around 2,000 pupils from 30 schools across the borough have been learning life skills teaching them how to protect themselves against knife crime, drugs, and other potential issues, as part of the Junior Citizen Project, run by Havering Council and local police.
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In memory of Grenfell
Town Hall green in memory of the 72 people who lost their lives in the Grenfell tragedy.
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Havering prepares to support Armed Forces Day
Havering will once again show its support by celebrating national Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30 June
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Pitching in for the local community
Senior Havering Council staff have rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in to gardening, building flower beds and vegetable patches at a number of housing estates in the borough.
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Havering gives a royal welcome to HRH The Duke of Kent
Havering welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent [yesterday, Tuesday] to show how the borough is flourishing in business, heritage and leisure.
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Record attendance packs out Langtons Gardens for the annual summer concert
'Perfick’ weather and a ‘perfick’ performance attracted a capacity crowd to Havering Council’s popular Langtons Summer Concert on Sunday 10 June.
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Havering to celebrate Commonwealth Day with flag raising event
To celebrate Commonwealth Day, the Mayor of Havering and dignitaries from the borough will be joined by council staff and community groups to raise the flag outside the Town Hall.
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Everybody is invited - Get Creative Festival
Havering Adult College is celebrating all things creative during the national Get Creative Festival. The College is offering lots of exciting free workshops across a number of areas and in venues across the borough.
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Night Czar hits Romford
The Night Czar Amy Lamé, appointed by the London Mayor Sadiq Khan, visited Romford on Friday to find out more about Romford Town Centre - the biggest nightlife scene in greater London.
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Have your say on crime and disorder in the borough
The Havering Community Safety Partnership launches its survey on crime and disorder today, to find out how residents feel about different types of crime across the borough.
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Havering honours Holocaust victims
Havering residents along with the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Linda Van den Hende marked Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service in Romford yesterday (Sunday 28).
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Havering to honour Holocaust victims
Havering residents are invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service in Romford this Sunday.
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Leader calls for judicial review of “unlawful’’ police station consultation
Havering Council has threatened to seek Judicial Review against the MOPAC and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, in respect of their decision to close police buildings.
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Get into the Christmas spirit at Romford Market
Hundreds flocked into Romford Market to take part in Havering Council’s magical experience – Kingdom of Elves, on Saturday.
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Wi-fi comes to Romford Market
From Friday 15 December, visitors and traders will be able to use Wi-Fi in Romford Market.
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Have a magical Christmas experience and your very own ‘elfie’ with Santa’s Elves
This weekend Romford Market will be filled with Santa’s elves as the free magical Christmas experience – Kingdom of Elves – starts at 10.30am.
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Keeping you safe this Christmas
Havering Council opened the doors to its Safety pop-up shop in the Mercury Mall, Romford yesterday (11 December).
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King George Hospital A&E : Leader's statement
Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Mayor’s London Plan: Leader’s statement
Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Record numbers attend Romford Christmas extravaganza
Havering Council kick started the festive celebrations by hosting the annual Christmas Lights switch-on.
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Council scheme awarded for improving night time economy safety
The Romford Town Pubwatch partnership with Havering Council, licensees and the Police, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Diageo National Pubwatch Awards for 2017 for its significant contribution to community safety, which has reduced the number of crimes in licensed premises in Romford.
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Get into the spirit of Christmas with bor-ho ho ho-ugh-wide events and festivities
Havering Council is delighted to announce details of its fun and free Christmas events.
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Council leader calls for legal action against police station closures
Last week, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) announced that both Hornchurch and Rainham police stations along with Safer Neighbourhood bases (apart from Elm Park) across the borough will be closed.
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New order to tackle anti-social drinking goes live
The new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle anti-social drinking is now live.
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New order now in place to tackle anti-social drinking
A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle anti-social drinking has been agreed for Romford Town Centre and will go live imminently.
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Council leader questions tri-borough policing pilot
Havering Council’s leader, Councillor Roger Ramsey, questions whether the borough should continue with the tri-borough policing pilot as a result of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime’s (MOPAC) proposals to close public access points in the borough.
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Proposed New Hornchurch Sports Centre – Public Engagement
The Council, in partnership with the Sports and Leisure Management operator SLM who manage the Council’s leisure centres, are proposing to build a new Hornchurch Sports Centre.
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Havering Council backs Brigade campaign for urgent action on faulty electrical goods
The Council is backing London Fire Brigade’s call for urgent action on faulty electrical goods such as dishwashers, fridge freezers, washing machines and more.
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Havering’s hidden heroes
On Friday night, the Council along with the Metropolitan Police were out on the busy streets of Romford town centre meeting the hidden heroes who sacrifice their time to help keep the borough’s nightlife safe.
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Council urges residents to fight police station closures
Leader of the Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey, is urging residents to speak out against proposals to close several police public access points across the borough.
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Mayor’s Draft Transport Strategy is a “one size fits all plan”
The Mayor’s Draft Transport Strategy, (MTS) currently out for public consultation, sets out the Mayor’s vision for transport in London over the next 25 years, and Councillor Roger Ramsey expresses his dismay of the plan.
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Council says it’s “here to help but will not tolerate dishonest rough sleepers”
In the last year, rough sleeping in Havering has increased and the Council has had to increase its efforts to tackle this.
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Record numbers attend hottest Havering Show yet
Around 55,000 people attended this year’s Havering Show over the bank holiday weekend (27 and 28 August) to enjoy entertainment, food, and some of the best weather the Show has seen.
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It’s bigger, better and happening this weekend: Havering Show 2017
The Havering Show, led by Havering Council, promises to be bigger than ever with over 50,000 visitors expected over this bank holiday weekend (Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August).
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Council consults on plans to tackle anti-social drinking in Romford
Today (Tuesday 15 August), Havering Council launches a 21-day consultation on plans that would crack down on anti-social drinking in Romford as current powers to deal with this will end in October.
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Blockheads guarantee a ‘Quality and impressive’ performance at Havering Show
This week, Havering Council and TIME 107.5FM had an exclusive interview with Derek Hussey aka Derek the Draw from the English Punk and New wave band The Blockheads, who will be performing at the Havering Show.
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#FeelSafeFriday campaign feedback
Havering Council’s #FeelSafeFriday social media campaign informs residents, visitors and local bars and clubs about safety during nights out.
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Havering Show 2017: Angie Brown promises a “cutting edge” performance and win entry to VIP Kosho area
There’s only three weeks left until Havering’s biggest show – The Havering Show 2017, led by Havering Council. The show returns to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August and promises to be bigger and better with new attractions such as the VIP Kosho area.
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The Havering Show is back and it’s bigger and better
The free family show, led by Havering Council, returns to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August 2017, 11am-7pm.
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Havering shows off flower power to London in Bloom judges
Judging for the prestigious London in Bloom competition has taken place in Havering.
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Havering marks Armed Forces Day with spectacular parade
Hundreds of Havering residents turned out to show their support as the borough marked the ninth national Armed Forces Day on Saturday (24 June).
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Thousands come together to celebrate volunteers in Havering
The Big Thank You Celebration held last week (Friday 9 June) was a rewarding and inspirational event, filled with thousands of people throughout the day.
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Manchester attack: Chief Executive's statement
Following the attack in Manchester (Monday 22 May), the Chief Executive of Havering Council, Andrew Blake-Herbert, said:
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Havering marks St George’s Day in style
People turned out in force in honour of our patron saint at Market Place, Romford, on Saturday 22 April.
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Fly the flag for St George’s Day at Romford Market
One of the most anticipated events of the year is set to return to Romford on Saturday 22 April, with the borough expected to take part in celebrations in honour of England.
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Commonwealth flag raised outside Town Hall to mark Commonwealth Day
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Philippa Crowder, raised the Commonwealth Flag outside the Town Hall in Romford, on Monday 13 March, to mark Commonwealth Day.
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Havering to fly flag for Commonwealth Day
The Mayor of Havering and dignitaries from the borough will be raising the flag to celebrate the Commonwealth this month.
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Work underway on carbon neutral community centre
The diggers have moved in and work has started for the construction of a new community centre behind Highfield Towers in Collier Row.
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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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Change4Life's #BeFoodSmart roadshow
Change4Life's #BeFoodSmart Roadshow came to Havering on 8 & 9 February 2017 to educate on how to eat smarter @ The Brewery Shopping Centre. Check out a live demo of the 'Be Food Smart' app.
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Havering remembers victims of the Holocaust at special service
Over one hundred people turned out to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service and reception in Romford on Sunday 22 January.
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Mayor says “thank you!”
The Mayor of Havering, Cllr Philippa Crowder, had a chance to thank again all the performers from the Store Room Youth Theatre in Hornchurch who helped her float in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.
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Havering to honour victims of the Holocaust
Residents in Havering will be able to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at a special service in Romford it was announced today.
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School for Scammers show comes to town
The Safer Neighbourhood Board Theatre Forum Project is planning its popular and successful School for Scammers performance dates to run through December to January 2017
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Christmas Roadshows a major success
Three special Christmas Roadshows organised by Havering Council Housing Services across the borough this month to provide help and advice for anyone over the age of 50 years have been hailed a success
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Havering Council cracks down on, street drinkers, tenancy scams and more in Harold Hill Day of Action
Havering Council officers were joined by the Police as they took to Hilldene Road, Harold Hill to crack down on street drinkers and housing scams in second day of action.
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Lights, smartphone cameras, action!
Romford’s Market Place is the place to be in the coming weeks with a Christmas light switch on and firework display, Frost Fair, Makers Market, Christmas Market and even a real ice rink to enjoy
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Havering Council Leader welcomes opportunities for the borough in pilot policing scheme
The Leader of Havering Council has welcomed the announcement of the participation of the borough in the pilot scheme for the new Basic Command Unit (BCU) model.