News archive
News published November 2019
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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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We’re winter ready
Havering Council’s gritters rolled out for the first time last week (20/11/2019) as temperatures dropped below zero.
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Proposed plans for new modern retirement village submitted
Proposed plans for a new modern retirement village in South Hornchurch, Havering, were submitted on Tuesday, which focus on improving residents’ wellbeing and creating new green spaces.
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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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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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South Essex Crematorium raises £8,000 for hospice charity
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Michael Deon Burton, joined staff from the Council’s bereavement service, in presenting a cheque for £8,000 raised by South Essex Crematorium’s specialised metals recycling scheme.
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School meals take up increased by 14 per cent
Havering has an extra special reason to celebrate National School Meals Week (NSMW) after seeing a 14 per cent increase in school catered lunches since launching their multi-award winning Veggie Run campaign.
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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.