Latest news
Havering schools and nurseries set for phased return
Schools and nurseries across the borough are preparing to gradually re-open from next Monday (June 1) after being given the go-ahead by the Government.
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Bulky waste collections return
Collections of bulky waste will restart across Havering from Monday 1 June 2020, with residents able to book from today, Thursday 28 May 2020.
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COVID-19: Havering Show and Langtons Summer Concert cancelled
Havering Council's summer events have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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Council and police warn residents against Covid19-related scams
Residents have been warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the coronavirus crisis.
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Railway request brings cheer to resident
The family of Havering resident David Middleton have thanked Havering Council for allowing him to enjoy a ride on the miniature locomotive in Lodge Farm Park this week.
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Council begins phased reopening of housing services following lockdown
Havering Council will begin the gradual restoration of its housing services from next week, as the UK begins the recovery process from the coronavirus outbreak in line with Government guidance.
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Havering Heroes community fund receives £2k boost while £70k given to support local charities
The Council’s Havering Heroes Spacehive crowdfund has been handed a £2,000 boost by Everyone Active, our Leisure services partner.
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Council provides further emergency funding to charities and community organisations
Havering Council has given £28,550 to local voluntary and community organisations as part of the second round of funding this week.
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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
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Council events go virtual to celebrate St George's Day and raise money for local charities
Havering Council will celebrate St George’s Day this week by hosting an online quiz to raise money for Havering Heroes, alongside other fun virtual events.
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Havering among best-in-class for primary school places
Figures released today by the Government show that Havering continues to outclass most other London boroughs offering over 87 per cent of pupils their first choice of primary school place.
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Over £2m in Business Support Grants already paid to Havering businesses
Businesses in Havering have already received £2.3 million in grant money, as part of the government’s unprecedented support for businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Havering Heroes – local businesses answer call for PPE in force
From tattoo artists to pre-schools, businesses across the borough have responded to Havering Council’s urgent request for personal protective equipment (PPE) to help tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
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Havering Council launches new Coronavirus Emergency Grant Initiative
Charities and community organisations in Havering, like many across the country, are under a lot of pressure to support residents and raise funds and donations due to this unprecedented crisis.
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Home from home for NHS heroes
Havering Council has readied several apartments for Havering NHS nurses and other health professionals who have to stay away from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Havering works together to provide much needed supplies to vulnerable residents
With the ongoing significant human impact of the Coronavirus crisis, Havering Council has been working tirelessly with partner organisations to set up Havering’s Emergency Food Distribution Centre.
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Things children and parents can do during the Covid-19 outbreak
With children and parents spending so much time indoors, we’ve been looking around for ideas to help families keep themselves busy.
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Council launches additional help for businesses with new helpline and webpage
Havering Council has launched a new dedicated helpline and webpage to support local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Council crematorium and cemetery grounds to be closed to public
Havering’s top public health expert has warned residents that the construction of a temporary ‘morgue’ at South Essex Crematorium is a “sober and sad warning” that the current good weather must not tempt people to go outside more than is essential as the battle against coronavirus continues.
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Private car parks follow Council’s lead with free parking for residents and NHS
Private car parks across the borough are doing their bit to support NHS staff and key workers by providing free parking during coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Supporting domestic abuse victims
The coronavirus outbreak presents a new challenge for people living through domestic abuse, but support is always available in Havering.
