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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Video tribute released to celebrate Havering Heroes
Havering Council has paid a tuneful tribute to the borough’s “heroes” in a new video released on social media.
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Gerpins Lane reuse centre re-opens after pressure from Council Leader
The Gerpins Lane reuse and recycling centre will re-open on Monday 11 May in line with new government guidance. It follows weeks of lobbying from Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council.
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Celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day at home with wartime sing-alongs and stay at home street parties
Havering will join national celebrations in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day next week – honouring and remembering those who fought in the Second World War.
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Havering Council and Tapestry launch Befriending Phone Service
Havering Council and Tapestry have joined forces to expand the Care Call Service and the Telephone Befriending Service.
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Council and Havering MIND charity launch Covid-19 support line for bereaved residents
Havering Council has teamed up with local mental health charity Havering Mind to launch a new free telephone support line to provide trauma and bereavement counselling to those affected by the crisis.
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South Essex Crematorium Gardens of Remembrance to re-open
Havering Council has announced that the South Essex Crematorium Gardens of Remembrance will re-open from Saturday 25 April as part of new government guidance.
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Council provides £20,000 of emergency funding to local charities
A total of £20,000 has been given to voluntary and community organisations as part of the first round of funding this week.
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Havering Music School goes online to continue lessons and inspire community
Over 650 Havering Music School students are continuing their lessons online, despite the disruption caused by Covid 19.
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Council garden waste collection to resume
Garden waste collections will restart across Havering from Monday 27 April.
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Council cemeteries re-open under new government guidelines
Havering Council has announced that the cemeteries at Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster are now re-opened as part of new government guidance