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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 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 has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to introduce a Borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across Havering. A PSPO would give the Council and Police additional powers to place restrictions on…
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Havering’s population is continuing to rise, adding significant pressure to housing, services and infrastructure across the borough. According to the latest Office for National Statistics estimates, Havering’s population reached around 276,274 in mid-2024, up from 262,086 in 2021, an increase of more than 14,000 residents over three years.
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New figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that Havering’s most popular boys’ name is Oliver. This contrasts sharply with four out of six east London boroughs, where the name Muhammed takes the top spot.
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