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Havering has been given a proposed target of 21,712 new homes over the next ten years under Sadiq Khan’s new
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One of Romford’s best-known former nightclubs is going to make way for a huge new co-living development, with plans to
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Well done to the Dagenham and Rainham Member of Parliament-Margaret Mullane who has secured funding for a Rainham hostel. The
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Havering Council has adopted The Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy 2026-2029. Cabinet approved the new strategy on Wednesday 16 September 2026 which sets out how residents’ views, experiences and priorities will be reflected in the design,…
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Predictive software will continue identifying council tenants who may be at risk of falling into rent arrears.
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The Leader of Havering Council has welcomed additional Government funding. It comes after the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced extra money for Councils in England already receiving Exceptional Financial Support, to…
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The fight over Como Street car park has taken another twist after councillors deferred a decision on the controversial plans,
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Havering Council is creating separate north and south tenant panels as part of a new engagement strategy.
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Matthew, a father in Havering, faces homelessness after a family crisis. Sofa surfing impacts his mental health, fearing loss of contact with his son, compounded by perceived racial discrimination from housing officers amid ongoing support from councillors.
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Havering residents are facing major changes to the way planning applications are decided from 31 October, under reforms introduced by
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Havering is facing a huge programme of housing growth, with thousands of homes already planned or being delivered across the
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Havering’s property market has shifted significantly over the last decade due to the Elizabeth Line’s arrival. However, selling homes remains challenging, often delayed by chain issues. Buyers now favour well-maintained homes, emphasising paperwork and market strategies for successful sales.
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A controversial redevelopment of Como Street Car Park could move a major step closer to reality after Havering Council officers
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Councillors recently visited Havering’s new modular homes at Waterloo Road and Queen Street to see the completed accommodation ahead of Havering residents moving in over the coming weeks. L-R – Paul Nicholls, Wates Residential, Cllr…
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New figures show migration is making a significant contribution to Havering’s population growth, with the borough recording a net gain
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Former Romford councillor David Taylor has called for the business case behind the proposed Como Street development to be publicly
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From Hornchurch and Upminster to Rainham, Romford and Harold Hill, Havering is facing a huge wave of housing proposals including
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At the Full Council meeting on the Wednesday 2 September, Rainham and Wennington Councillor Sue Ospreay submitted a petition on
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Havering Council has pledged to stop placing at-risk families in hotels and other nightly-paid accommodation by 2030 under a new homelessness strategy.
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Residents living in flats on Neave Crescent in Harold Hill are raising the alarm over what they claim is a
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