Voluntary and community news

Community Conservation Week kicks off at Wennington Village

Volunteers from the 12 Estates joint venture (JV) partnership between Wates and Havering Council were joined by businesses that work with the JV and members of the community this week in Wennington.

Published 11 July 2023.

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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.

  Published 7 December 2022.

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  Havering Hubs receive digital tech and training boost

  Visitors to Havering Hubs are set to benefit following a donation of 15 laptop computers from Cognizant.

  Published 5 September 2022.

• Operation Gambler sees joined-up action against crime

  Havering Council joined local police recently on a cross-borough operation, Operation Gambler, targeting car thieves, burglars and other crime and anti-social behaviour.

  Published 7 March 2022.

• Harold Hill Community Hub hosts event to offer support and boost skills

  On Thursday 3 March 2022, the Harold Hill Community Hub hosted an event to support residents with advice on free childcare, employment, developing skills, reducing bills and improving wellbeing.

  Published 7 March 2022.

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  Havering’s crowning glory returns with help from sponsors

  The popular floral crowns have returned to a number of locations across the borough.

  Published 25 June 2021.

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  Railway request brings cheer to resident

  The family of Havering resident David Middleton have thanked Havering Council for allowing him to enjoy a ride on the miniature locomotive in Lodge Farm Park this week.

  Published 22 May 2020.

• 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.

  Published 27 September 2019.

• Residents join the Council in support of the Great British Spring Clean

  Come rain or shine, residents young and old have been out in force sprucing up their communities across the borough.

  Published 25 April 2019.

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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.

  Published 3 January 2019.

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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.

  Published 19 September 2018.

• Rainbow Flag flies proud at Town Hall to celebrate LGBT History Month

  Havering Council is flying the Rainbow Flag to mark LGBT History Month.

  Published 7 February 2018.