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Havering has set out its ambition to become a major destination for investment, development and new businesses as part of its new Havering 2040 – Creating London’s Super Suburb vision. Councillor Robert Whitton, Cabinet Member…
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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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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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Two spectacular performances will bring Romford’s history, memories and community spirit to life this weekend, as the incredible ‘Market Town’
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A deep clean of Romford town centre, including using steam and jet washing, is being carried out by Havering Council. Together with its street cleaning contractors, FCC, crews have been working from the early hours…
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Havering Council is asking residents, businesses and interested parties for their views on plans to introduce borough-wide planning controls for new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The Council is consulting on a proposed Article 4…
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Havering Council is once again supporting the Home Office’s Knife Surrender Scheme (3 August – 31 August). As part of the scheme and for the second year running, a mobile surrender van, which is operated…
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“It’s inspiring to see so many hidden artists and creative people in Havering.” – local artist, Liam O’Connell. “More people
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More than two decades after first exhibiting her artwork at Upminster Library, Essex artist Lisa Wade is returning to the
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A new youth group is being launched at the Sapphire Jubilee Centre in Collier Row.
Founded by The Third Space CIC and Havering Changing, the youth group aims to bring accessible art to young people while giving them a space to socialise outside of school hours. The group is supported by London Borough of Havering.
The annual Thames Chase Art and Sculpture Exhibition 2025 launches on September 1st.
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Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece the sunflowers has been seen as a symbol of happiness in a world that is so
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Havering Changing is looking to work with artists, community groups and service providers to spread some creative happiness at this
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On Friday 25th September The Mercury Shopping Centre celebrated the exhibition ‘Exotic Blend 11’ with local curator and artist Tashi Khan.
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