Illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in raid on Hornchurch business
Over £6,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes, shisha and tobacco was seized and taken off the streets recently, thanks to Havering Council’s Trading Standards team.
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Interview with Ben Aaronovitch
An interview with Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series, who visited Hornchurch Library to promote his new book and hold a Q and A with Havering residents.
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Reed Pond Walk Copse becomes Havering’s ninth Village Green
Reed Pond Walk Copse was formally dedicated as a village green on Saturday 30 August 2025.
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Plans submitted for new Havering special school
Havering’s Local Planning Authority is currently reviewing plans for a new 300-pupil special school for local children.
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Where We Live: All plugged in for EV charging points
Havering Council has joined forces with Connect Kerb to provide a number of EV charging points across Council-owned car parks and on-street parking bays.
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Havering Council Housing Team helps Transform Tenant’s Life
In a remarkable story of dedication and compassion, a local resident living in severe hoarding conditions has had their life transformed, thanks to the support of the Council’s hoarding officer.
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Havering Council sets out concerns on possible delays to Gallows Corner improvements
Havering Council has written to Transport for London around concerns that there may be a delay in opening Gallows Corner and have asked for compensation if that happens.
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Havering pupils celebrate GCSE results
More than 3,000 pupils across Havering received their much-anticipated GCSE results this morning (21 August 2025).
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Significant Progress at Harold Hill’s Family Welcome Centre
Construction of the Family Welcome Centre in Harold Hill is progressing well, marking another milestone in Havering’s commitment to support vulnerable people and families.
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Bridge Close Development Project Advances to Strategic Planning Committee
The Bridge Close development project is set to be reviewed by the Council’s Strategic Planning Committee at next week’s meeting (Thursday 28 July 2025).
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Council announces next steps in improving children’s services
A year on from implementing an improvement plan for children’s services, Havering’s Starting Well Service has seen marked improvements.