Green Flags of excellence still flying
Havering Council has successfully retained its 16 Green Flags in parks for the sixth year in a row.
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Havering commemorates Reserves Day
Havering has marked Reserves Day (Wednesday 24 June 2026) as part of Armed Forces Week 2026.
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Havering flies the flag for Armed Forces Week 2026
Havering is flying the Armed Forces flag to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week.
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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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Langtons Summer Concert delights crowds
Large crowds descended on Langtons Gardens, Hornchurch, on Sunday 7 June, to enjoy an afternoon of classical music as the Langtons Summer Concert returned for 2026.
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Mayor announces chosen charity
The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Maggie Themistocli, has announced the mayoral charity she will be supporting for 2026/2027.
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Crackdown on underage sales of knives and vapes
Havering Council’s Trading Standards team have been out across the borough to prevent local retailers from selling age-restricted products such as knives and vapes, to young people aged under 18.
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Havering Council appoints new administration and Mayor at annual meeting
Havering Council has held its first annual general meeting (AGM) since the May local elections, formally appointing the borough’s new administration following Reform UK’s victory at the polls.
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Fly tipper traced and prosecuted
A fly-tipper has been fined a total of £2,191, after being tracked down by Havering Council’s environmental enforcement team.
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New Havering Members of UK Youth Parliament elected
Havering has two new members of the UK Youth Parliament.
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Business to be investigated after selling vape liquid to under 18 year-old
Havering Council’s Trading standards will be carrying out further investigations with a Hornchurch business, after vape liquid was sold on its premises to a person under 18.