Latest news
'Hexit' rejected as draft Local Plan approved
Last night (Wednesday 26 July) Havering Council Cabinet Members rejected an opposition motion calling on Havering to leave the Greater London Authority.
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Havering residents asked to take up Food Waste Challenge
This summer Havering residents will be encouraged to think about what they’re throwing away in a bid to save themselves up to £60 a month and help tackle food waste in the borough.
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New Job Club launches in Hornchurch
Havering Council Housing Services is launching a new Job Club at Hornchurch Library on Thursday 03 August 2017.
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Cycle hubs open in Havering
Havering Council has partnered with Cycle Confident to offer free cycle training across the borough.
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The Havering Show is back and it’s BIGGER and better
The free family show, led by Havering Council, returns to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August, 11am-7pm.
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New Local Plan gets Cabinet approval
On Wednesday 19 July, Havering’s new Local Plan received approval from Cabinet. It will now go to Full Council on Wednesday 26 July.
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New commissioned special free school for Havering
On 12 April 2017, the DfE announced the approval of 131 new free schools, including approval of plans to launch special free school competitions in a number of areas of the country including Havering.
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Havering shows off flower power to London in Bloom judges
Judging for the prestigious London in Bloom competition has taken place in Havering.
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Havering Trading Standards hero awarded for pioneering project as borough marks Scams Awareness Month
A Trading Standards officer who devised a new banking protocol that helps people who are being ripped off by doorstep criminals has been recognised by the profession.
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Havering’s bright young stars
Last week (Monday 10 July), 30 of Havering’s most gifted young people were recognised for their hard work and talent across a range of cultural and sporting activities.
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Help to shape Adult Social Care in the borough
Havering Council is asking residents to have their say on the draft Adult Social Care & Support Planning policy.
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Safety wins
Over the past two weeks more than 1,700 Year Six pupils from across 29 schools in Havering were taught travel and social safety tips at this year’s Junior Citizens Fortnight, run by Havering Council and the MET Police.
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Havering residents given fire safety tips
Havering Council is urging all residents to brush up on their fire safety after writing to more than 12,000 Council tenants and leaseholders.
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Residents left pleased after plants at DELTA TMO Car Park get the chop
A team of volunteers recently joined staff from DELTA TMO and Havering Council Housing Services to make a series of cuts at the DELTA TMO car park in Elvet Avenue, Gidea Park and everyone was pleased.
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Armchair exercises to help you get fit
Havering residents over the age of 55 are being invited to get fit … without leaving an armchair.
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Green and Clean Campaign comes to Collier Row
Havering Council’s Green and Clean campaign will be coming to Hillrise Road in Collier Row on Friday 14 July 2017.
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She Means Business workshop set to train Havering women in digital skills
Are you a woman entrepreneur who wants to improve your digital skills? Then come along to a workshop at Havering Town Hall on Wednesday 19 July.
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£835K win for Children’s Services
On Thursday the 6 July, the Department for Education (DfE) awarded the North East London Commissioning Partnership £835k
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Statement on Havering Council's Vision and Housing Development
Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of Havering Council, clarifies the Council’s position on the new Vision and levels of housing development.
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Havering schools go from strength to strength
Havering schools Key Stage 2 results go up 10 per cent over the year and are now significantly higher than the national average.
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Celebrating achievements in Havering
More than 200 staff from 19 schools and colleges assembled for a gala evening to celebrate the first Havering Learning Partnership awards.
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Deputy Leader of the Council reassures residents on fire safety in Council homes
Councillor Damian White addresses fire safety in Council homes in the following letter.
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“Stay on the right and hold on tight” - Year six pupils learn key safety tips
More than 1,700 Year Six pupils from across 29 schools in Havering were taught travel and social safety tips, during this year’s Junior Citizens Fortnight, run by Havering Council and the MET Police.
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Support the hidden children in Havering
Havering Council is appealing to people to contact them if they have someone else’s child living with them. People may not realise they are in a private fostering arrangement, but if they are caring for someone else's child for more than 28 days, they need to inform Havering Council. This call to action coincides with Private fostering week 3 – 7 July.
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Over 100 turn out for foster children fun day
Havering Council hosted the second annual Family Fun Day for children in care and their foster families.
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Havering Council teams up with Sainsbury's to cut food waste
Havering Council has received a grant of £21,000 from Sainsbury’s as part of its Waste less, Save more campaign to fund a variety of food waste prevention activities across the borough.
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Havering marks Armed Forces Day with spectacular parade
Hundreds of Havering residents turned out to show their support as the borough marked the ninth national Armed Forces Day on Saturday (24 June).
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Broadford Primary School, Romford, takes the Primary school of the year award at the prestigious 2017 Tes Schools Awards
Broadford Primary School, Romford, has taken both the primary school of the year and the overall school of the year awards at the prestigious 2017 Times Educational Supplement (TES) Schools Awards. The awards, now in their ninth year, recognise outstanding contributions made by education teams and individuals to help students around the country to succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.
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Council Leader “extremely disappointed” with Ardleigh Green Bridge delay
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey, has expressed his disappointment after Transport for London (TfL) announced that Ardleigh Green railway bridge replacement works could be delayed by up to two years.
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Finsbury Park attack: Statement from Havering Council’s Deputy Leader
Following the attacks in Finsbury Park on Monday 19 June, Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Damian White, has issued the following statement.
