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11 HAVERING ROADS COULD FACE CAMERAS AND FINES UNDER SCHOOL STREET EXPANSION
Eleven more roads could be brought under school-time driving restrictions in Havering, with cameras and Penalty Charge Notices potentially used
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Havering Business Fined For Failing To Provide Waste Documents
A business has been fined £1,817.50 after failing to provide legally required waste documentation to Havering Council. Vino Stores Ltd, in Station Road, Gidea Park, Romford, was prosecuted after failing to comply with a legal…
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Lawns Park gate SHUT as anti-social behaviour sparks council action.
A gate at Lawns Park in Romford is being temporarily closed following multiple complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour, with
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Havering has once again bagged a number of top awards in the London in Bloom competition, placing the Borough’s parks among the best in London. The Borough’s parks all achieved gold awards in several different…
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Havering’s dedicated Joint Task Force officers have been praised for their outstanding work tackling crime and anti-social behaviour across the
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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’s first knife bin in Harold Hill, has seen the surrender of 1,152 knives and bladed items in its first year. The permanent knife bin was installed in the car park of Central Park Leisure…
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Havering Council celebrated the very best of the Borough’s business community at the Havering Small Business Awards 2026 on Wednesday 23 September. Group photo taken at the Small Business Awards 2026 The event recognises the entrepreneurs,…
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Havering Council helped to apprehend a serial fly tipper who has now been jailed and banned from carrying waste in Brentwood for five years. The Council’s Enforcement Teams and Section 92 Police officers, who are…
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Green-fingered residents have once again shown off their gardening talents as part of this year’s Havering in Bloom competition. From beautiful back gardens and colourful hanging baskets to impressive communal spaces and towering sunflowers, residents,…
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A pensioner who regularly uses the footpath between the Dury Falls Estate in Hornchurch and Upminster has hit out at
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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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Havering Council papers show 213 registered contracts with a combined stated value approaching £2 billion.
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Police evidence about street drinking and antisocial behaviour will be considered during a premises-licence hearing for Roseland News.
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Havering has had to borrow more money to help get through its financial pressures because the money coming into the
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A new multipurpose council vehicle will support resident engagement, mobile CCTV and humanitarian assistance in emergencies.
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Havering Council will face scrutiny over its current and proposed use of artificial intelligence across resident services.
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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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New waiting and stopping restrictions have been approved at seven Havering locations following consultation and objections.
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“The days of Tory governments funnelling money to Tory councils are over. Labour in Government bailed out the previous administration and is now
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