https://www.havering.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:48:50 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:48:50 +0000 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1789/jewson-romford-expansion-approved-as-havering-moves-to-unlock-local-planning Havering has approved plans for Jewson to more than double the size of its builders’ merchant store in Romford, in the first major planning application approved under the Council’s new leadership. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1788/tfl-issues-council-with-gallows-corner-works-update Transport for London (TfL) has written to the Leader of Havering Council to provide an update regarding the work TfL and Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) – are carrying out in the Gallows Corner area. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1787/asb-awareness-week-joint-action-against-antisocial-behaviour Havering Council has joined Police and other partners on a day of action to crackdown on antisocial behaviour and crime in Romford town centre (Thursday 2 July 2026). Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1786/ofsted-recognises-continued-progress-for-havering-s-children-in-care Havering’s Children’s Services is continuing to make progress for children in care, with Ofsted inspectors recognising ‘tangible improvement that is making a positive difference for children’. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1785/council-market-worker-pleads-guilty-for-fraud A former Assistant Market Manager at the London Borough of Havering, this week, pleaded guilty to a single offence of s1 of the Fraud Act 2006 at Barkingside Magistrates court on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1784/havering-commemorates-armed-forces-day Hundreds of residents turned out for Havering’s Armed Forces Day celebrations (Saturday 27 June 2026) to show their appreciation to currently serving troops, veterans and cadets, and Service families. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1783/council-leader-responds-to-care-quality-commission-requires-improvement-rating-on-havering-adults-services The new Leader of Havering Council has spoken out after Havering Adults’ Services received a ‘requires improvement’ rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1782/mercury-land-holding-homes-at-roe-wood-park-fully-let Properties developed and managed by Mercury Land Holdings at Roe Wood Park in Harold Hill have now been fully let, marking an important milestone for the development. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1781/council-issues-update-following-planning-inspector-s-decision-on-noak-hill-site Havering Council has issued a further update regarding planning enforcement action at the site in Church Road, Noak Hill, following the outcome of appeals to the Planning Inspectorate. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1780/havering-commemorates-reserves-day Havering has marked Reserves Day (Wednesday 24 June 2026) as part of Armed Forces Week 2026. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1779/havering-flies-the-flag-for-armed-forces-week-2026 Havering is flying the Armed Forces flag to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1778/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. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1777/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. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1776/mayor-announces-chosen-charity The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Maggie Themistocli, has announced the mayoral charity she will be supporting for 2026/2027. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1774/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. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1773/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. Thu, 28 May 2026 16:32:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1772/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. Tue, 26 May 2026 12:23:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1771/new-havering-members-of-uk-youth-parliament-elected Havering has two new members of the UK Youth Parliament. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:11:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1770/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. Mon, 18 May 2026 16:59:00 +0100 https://www.havering.gov.uk/news/article/1769/over-13-000-worth-of-illegal-tobacco-and-shisha-seized Havering Council’s trading standards officers seized £13,950 worth of illegal tobacco and shisha from an Upminster business recently. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:55:00 +0100