Children get their primary choice
Close to 90 percent of Havering children were offered their first choice of school on National Primary Offer Day (16 April 2025).
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Transport minister indicates positive step forward on Beam Park Station
The Minister for Transport, Wendy Morton, has indicated a positive step forward in plans to build Beam Park Station after Councillor Damian White, the Leader of Havering Council, wrote to her.
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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.
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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.
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Council Leader lays ceremonial brick at landmark Hornchurch development
Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, has laid the ‘golden brick’ at a landmark Bellway development which has transformed a former hospital site in Hornchurch.
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Council agrees annual budget and package of support to help with cost of living
Havering Council yesterday (2 March 2022) agreed their annual budget and a package of support to help residents through difficult times, at the Council’s Council Tax setting meeting.
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Havering outclasses other boroughs for school places
Havering is the top London borough for offering nearly 92 percent of pupils their first or second choice of secondary school place.
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Havering elects two new Members of Youth Parliament
Two new young people have been voted in to represent Havering in the UK Youth Parliament.
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Site visit to celebrate 12 Estates Regeneration progress
Councillor John Crowder, Cabinet Lead for Regeneration and Sir James Wates, Chairman of the Wates Group, visited Napier and New Plymouth House yesterday (24/2/2022).
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Council and police join up for safer communities
Havering Council is working with the Metropolitan Police in the launch of a new neighbourhood watch scheme.
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Havering Cabinet recommends record increase in funding for social care after difficult year
The Council’s Cabinet have recommend a record increase in funding for social care to support those who need it most.