From local opportunity to lasting impact – How social value can help transform lives
Social value isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a catalyst for real, lasting change.
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Food Waste Collection service update
Havering Council has been working hard behind the scenes to plan for the roll-out of a separate food waste service.
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Havering pays tribute to emergency services with flag raising
Havering Council has marked Emergency Services Day by raising the official ‘999’ flag at Havering Town Hall, Romford.
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Council launches new campaign to reduce stigma surrounding suicide
Havering Council has launched a new suicide prevention campaign aimed at breaking the silence around suicide and encouraging people to seek available support.
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Thousands benefit from Council’s Havering Helps cost of living fund
Thousands of Havering residents have received vital support through the Council’s Emergency Assistance Scheme, Havering Helps, funded by the UK Government’s Household Support Fund.
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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.