Havering moves to clamp down on HMOs as suspected unlicensed properties grow.
Havering Council is moving to tighten planning controls on Houses in Multiple Occupation across the borough after council figures revealed
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Hornchurch wine bar’s bid to stay open until 2am sparks council and police objections.
An award-winning wine bar in Hornchurch is hoping to close later on weekends, but has faced pushback from local licensing
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Havering Strengthens Delivery Through Strategic Alliance Contract awards
Havering Council has awarded a series of major works and compliance contracts as part of its Strategic Alliance programme. This marks another important step in improving how the Council and its partners work together to deliver…
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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’s parks are blooming marvellous as they bag top awards in London in Bloom.
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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THE HAVERING OFFICERS TAKING THE FIGHT TO CRIMINALS: HAVERING JOINT TASK FORCE 1,000 ARRESTS AND COUNTING.
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 Council declares it is “open for business” at London Real Estate Forum
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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Over 1,000 Knives Surrendered In Havering’s First Knife Bin.
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 celebrates its fantastic local businesses at the Small Business Awards 2026.
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 Helps Apprehend Brentwood Serial Flytipper.
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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COUNCIL NEWS: Blooming Marvellous: Havering’s gardeners celebrate success
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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‘IT IS A COMPLETE DANGER’: PENSIONER BLASTS ‘SHOCKING’ STATE OF HORNHURCH FOOTPATH
A pensioner who regularly uses the footpath between the Dury Falls Estate in Hornchurch and Upminster has hit out at
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COUNCIL NEWS: Havering approves new tenant strategy to ensure resident participation.
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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The £2 Billion List: Havering Council’s Biggest Contracts Revealed
Havering Council papers show 213 registered contracts with a combined stated value approaching £2 billion.
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Police Raise Street Drinking Concerns Ahead Of Romford Shop Licence Hearing
Police evidence about street drinking and antisocial behaviour will be considered during a premises-licence hearing for Roseland News.
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Havering’s Borrowing Is Rising — But How Much Is The Borough REALLY Paying In Interest?
Havering has had to borrow more money to help get through its financial pressures because the money coming into the
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Havering Council Approves £105,000 CCTV And Emergency Response Vehicle
A new multipurpose council vehicle will support resident engagement, mobile CCTV and humanitarian assistance in emergencies.
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From EHCPs To Blue Badges: How Havering Council Could Use AI
Havering Council will face scrutiny over its current and proposed use of artificial intelligence across resident services.
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