Maisonette fire – Hornchurch
Firefighters are warning smokers to dispose of smoking materials, like cigarettes, carefully after a maisonette fire on The Broadway in Hornchurch yesterday. Part of the second floor of a split-level…
Residents to have say on new strategy to phase out obesity in Havering
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking residents for their views. A new consultation is asking residents to give their views on living…
Hole Farm Community Woodland given go ahead.
Forestry England has announced today (19 December 2023) it has been given the green light to provide the proposed infrastructure and facilities for visitors at this new community woodland, including…
Council launches consultation on plans to transform underused car parks
Havering Council launches a consultation this Friday (17 November) on its intention to appropriate (make use) of the underused car parks at Dorrington Gardens, Keswick Gardens, Como Street and Angel…
Havering pupils make the grade
GCSE pupils in Havering were gearing up to decide on their future after receiving their exam results today (Thursday, 24 August). More than 3,000 Year 11 students received their grades…
Former Councillor Nic Dodin dies
Former Havering Councillor, Nic Dodin, has passed away. Nic represented Hacton Ward on behalf of the Hornchurch Residents’ Association Group from 2010-2018. As a Councillor, Nic served on a number…
Bedrock given chance to move to DAB?
Various radio stations around London will be given the opportunity to move to DAB and it’s possible that Bedrock Radio will be included If a new licence is rewarded then…
Havering Council has successfully retained its 16 Green Flags for the third year in a row.
A Green Flag Award means the parks boast the highest possible standards, are well maintained and have excellent facilities. The recognition is awarded by environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy. This…
Bleed kits handed out to help save lives
Havering Council has delivered life-saving bleed kits to secondary schools across the borough that will help keep pupils and residents safer. The equipment can be used in the event of…
New Green welcomes residents
Cabinet and Council colleagues to mark this milestone moment in the 12 estates programme with our New Green residents. “I want to warmly welcome them and their new neighbours to…
RIP Councillor, Linda Hawthorn
Havering Councillor, Linda Hawthorn, has died. Councillor Hawthorn represented Upminster Ward on behalf of the Havering Residents Association Group from 1990 to date. As a Councillor, Linda served on a…
Have your say on crime and safety in your community
Residents can have their say on how they feel about crime and community safety in a survey by the Havering Community Safety Partnership. The online survey will help to shape…
Coronation weekend celebrations in Havering
Coronation weekend celebrations in HaveringPlans are well underway for a memorable weekend to mark the King’s Coronation in Havering. From Friday 5 May to Sunday 7 May, residents will be…
Havering schools’ achievements celebrated
Schools in Havering are being celebrated after achieving a “good” or “outstanding” Ofsted rating. To mark their achievements, the Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, has given the latest recipients…
Finalists announced for Havering Small Business Awards 2022/23
The finalists have been revealed after thousands of Havering residents nominated their favourite local businesses for this year’s Havering Small Business Awards. Havering Council received over 4,200 nominations throughout the…
A twist in the tale
After being introduced to Lark the Shark during lockdown, the environmentally-friendly shark, is back with his latest tale. The story, which was chosen as one of the best fun books…
Havering marks anniversary of the war in Ukraine
The Mayor of Havering, Cllr Trevor McKeever, joined the Leader of the Havering Council, Cllr Ray Morgon, Ukrainian residents, their sponsors, borough representatives and Council staff to mark the anniversary…
Harrow Lodge Park project enhances lakes and wildlife habitat
Major restoration of the lakes at Harrow Lodge Park has now finished and will help to boost wildlife and enhance surrounding areas to be enjoyed by residents and park users.…
Nominations for Havering Small Business Awards 2022/23 now open
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Havering Small Business Awards, nominations are now open for you to tell us who your favourite Havering small businesses are for 2022/23.…
Help re-open Upminster Windmill
The restoration project is now in its final stages and we are expecting to re-open the mill for public and educational visits in 2023. We are now looking to recruit…
Council flies Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2023. The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised…
Blue Badge fraud enforcement continues
Havering Council is continuing to crack down on residents fraudulently using Blue Badges. Misuse of a disabled parking badge – commonly known as Blue Badges – causes issues for those…
Join us in remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering residents are invited to remember the millions of people killed in genocides across the world at a memorial service. This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day is 27 January 2023, and…
Council awards new waste contract
Havering Council is pleased to announce that a new waste and recycling collection contract has been awarded to Urbaser Ltd. The new eight-year contract is due to start on 30…
Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter. Our top tips tell you how you…
Havering Mind Christmas Land 2022
Wow it’s already Christmas and that means it’s the fantastic time that Havering Mind are holding their Christmas Land. It’s a fantastic collection of all kinds of Christmas lights and…
ULEZ expansion: Havering Council response
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, writes: We are very disappointed to hear the London Mayor’s decision to go ahead with the expansion of ULEZ into Havering. This will…
Havering switches on to Christmas
Thousands of Havering residents took to Market Place, Romford yesterday (17 November) to celebrate the Havering Christmas lights switch-on. Pop legends East 17 headlined the entertainment, performing a set that…
Cabinet endorse East Havering £5.3bn datacentre opportunity
“This is a nationally significant project that will help to drive data security, energy and food security for the UK for decades to come. “’Although we will be using a…
Council and police support new crime fighting app
Havering Council has joined forces with police and the Safer Neighbourhood Board in supporting the launch of a new app for the neighbourhood watch scheme, OWL. OWL makes it easier…
Warm Spaces launched across Havering
Havering Council is working alongside voluntary, community and local organisations and businesses to set up a network of Warm Spaces across the borough this winter. These include libraries, leisure centres,…
Remembrance in Havering
Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this month to honour those who have served our country. A service for Armistice Day will take place on…
Cabinet to consider £5.3bn investment opportunity for Havering
Plans for a new £5.3bn inward investment project for East Havering will be reviewed at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 9 November). The Council has been in negotiations with a…
Havering set for festive season switch-on
The countdown to Christmas in Havering will begin with the festive lights being switched on in Market Place, Romford this November. The big switch-on event, taking place from 4.30pm to…
Residents urged to bin their gum
Bin your chewing gum, don’t drop it on the ground is the message after deep cleaning which included the removal of chewing gum from pavements, took place in South Street,…
Havering celebrates Black History Month
Havering Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month this October. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK,…
Pre-pandemic parking charges to return
Havering Council is continuing to support the borough return to business as usual following the pandemic with the re-instatement of pre-Covid parking measures. The Council was one of the few…
‘Topping out’ marked at new Hornchurch retirement village
A “topping-out” ceremony was held at the former Solar, Serena and Sunrise site in Hornchurch last week (Wednesday, 21 September). The ceremony was attended by Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member…
A Flood Alert has been issued for the River Beam and the River Rom
The environmental agency has issues a Flood Alert for both The Rivers Beam and Rom This will be caused by the predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms which are forecast to…
The Memorial Woodland – Hornchurch Country Park
Honoured by The Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London at the 2022 London Tree and Woodland Awards, The Memorial Woodland was officially opened on the 23rd March 2022 in…
Waste collection changes to beat the heat
Rubbish and recycling collection times will change next week in order to protect staff as temperatures continue to soar. From Monday 18 July through to Friday 22 July, collections will…
Havering celebrates Pride weekend
Havering Council joined hundreds of other organisations in celebrating Pride in London for the very first time. A flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall, Romford on Friday (1 July)…
Platinum Jubilee celebration film goes live
Havering Council has released a commemorative film, highlighting all of the wonderful celebrations that took place across the borough, in honour of Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The film…
Junior Citizens learning skills to stay safe
Around 2,000 school children across Havering are learning important life skills to help keep them safer in their communities. As part of the annual Junior Citizens Scheme, Year six pupils…
Myplace celebrates 10th anniversary
Myplace youth and community centre celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand party and community day in Harold Hill. The community centre opened its doors 10 years ago to provide…
Havering flies flag for Armed Forces Day
Havering is flying the Armed Forces flag to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week. The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Trevor McKeever, raised the Armed Forces flag at a ceremony…
Join in and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Havering
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with special events over the bank holiday weekend. There will be plenty of ways to get involved with each event giving…
Free online course helps Havering small businesses become reality
Havering Council has teamed up with Rebel Business School once again with a free 10-day online course, helping local residents turn their business ideas into a reality. The programme, run…
TV personality helps young people to chase their dreams
Young people in Havering went head-to-head with Chaser Shaun Wallace during a special visit to the borough. Shaun, a familiar face on the ITV quiz show, The Chase, spent the…
Havering celebrates local foster carers
Foster carers across Havering have been honoured for their service to children in care. Havering Council showed its appreciation for its foster carers at the Havering Foster Carer Awards where…
Havering ready to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Havering will celebrate the Queen’s 70th year of service with a variety of events beginning later this month in the run-up to the four-day bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2…
Woodlands proposed by Lower Thames Crossing
This week on Tuesday and Wednesday, Forestry England and National Highways will be hosting public drop-in days at Hole Farm in Warley, Essex offering tours of the site with opportunities…
Have a cracking Easter at Romford Market
Join the free Easter fun and festivities at Romford Market from 10.30am on Sunday 17 April. Children can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt trail amongst the market stalls…
Plans underway to revitalise Havering’s town centres
Havering Council will be making upgrades to five of the borough’s town centres over the next four months, improving the look and feel of these public spaces for businesses, shoppers…
Havering elects two new Members of Youth Parliament
Two new young people have been voted in to represent Havering in the UK Youth Parliament. Curtis Tobbs and Uno Borlasa are the new Members of Youth Parliament for Havering.…
Havering Cabinet recommends record increase in funding for social care after difficult year
The Council’s Cabinet has recommend a record increase in funding for social care to support those who need it most. They have also recommended a 2.99 per cent increase in…
A statement from Havering Council on Storm Eunice
Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said: “Council staff are working tirelessly to keep the borough safe, maintain key services and support our residents in the face of Storm…
Search for new Havering school governors
A new recruitment drive has been launched to find more school governors in Havering. People from different backgrounds and with different experiences are needed to contribute to local school life…
Council flies Progress Pride Flag to mark LGBT+ History Month
Havering Council is flying the Progress Pride Flag to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month 2022. The flag includes all the colours of the Rainbow Pride flag, widely recognised…
Havering Youth Parliament elections launched
The race to become a member of the UK Youth Parliament has begun in Havering. Six young people have officially announced their plans to stand as Havering’s youth parliament members…
New initiative to help make homes warmer, greener and save on fuel bills
People in Havering could be eligible for a special grant to make their homes warmer, greener and more fuel-efficient this winter. The Green Homes Grant is a new government fund…
Join us in remembrance on Holocaust Memorial Day
Havering residents are invited to remember the millions of people killed in genocides across the world at a memorial service. This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day is 27 January, and Havering’s…
Leader of Havering Council announces Cabinet changes
The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White, today announced changes to his Cabinet. The number of positions have been increased from six to eight. The changes are as follows:…
Christmas boxes gifted at the Harold Hill Community Hub
Today (23 December), Christmas has come early for dozens of residents in need of some extra help over the festive period, after receiving Christmas gift boxes from Havering Council’s Community…
Havering commits over a quarter of a million for SME support
Havering Council has allocated over a quarter of a million pounds to fund a business support programme that will provide free expert help for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs).…
Havering Council continues school holiday meal support over Christmas
Applications for the Christmas School Holiday Meal Scheme will open in Havering on Friday, 26 November. Through the Government’s Household Support Fund, the Council has allocated funding to continue the…
Havering sets out path to becoming carbon neutral
Havering Council’s Cabinet have formally laid out how the Council will tackle climate change and become carbon neutral by 2040 or sooner – meaning the Council will emit no more…
Council to provide free weekend parking over Christmas and New Year
Havering Council is to provide free parking in all council car parks at weekends from 27 November until 2 January 2022. This is to help support local businesses in our…
Construction for new Hornchurch retirement village begins
Construction for a new retirement village in Hornchurch is officially underway. This kicked off with a ground breaking ceremony at the Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts. Following demolition of the…
Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget plans following COVID pandemic
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for the next three years – following the impact of COVID-19. The borough currently faces a…
Remembrance in Havering
Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this month to honour those who have served our country. A service for Armistice Day will take place on…
COVID-safe business sticker
Havering Council has launched a new COVID-safe shop window scheme for local businesses, giving residents the confidence to shop safely in the run-up to Christmas. The Let’s be safe together…
Trick or Treat safely this Halloween
Havering Council is joining the London Fire Brigade and Police in offering advice to children and parents to help them stay safe while trick or treating over the Halloween weekend.…
Working together to keep safer this Autumn
Havering Council and local Police have once again joined forces to launch the Autumn Nights campaign. The campaign offers residents advice on how to stay safe both at home and…
Romford’s festive switch-on is back
The countdown to Christmas begins with the festive lights being switched on in Romford Market Place this November. The big switch-on, taking place from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday 18…
Free swims for school-aged children returns for half-term
Free swimming for school-aged children during school holidays will return for the upcoming half-term as part of Havering Council’s commitment to 60,000 free swimming sessions for school aged children and…
Council offers school meal support for October half-term
Local schoolchildren will continue to benefit from the School Holiday Meal Scheme this October half-term with new funding from the government. The scheme is a way of providing funds to…
Havering marks Baby Loss Awareness Week
Havering Council is marking Baby Loss Awareness Week (October 9 to 15) to highlight the help and support available to local parents who have experienced baby loss. The theme of…
Mowing of the park wildflowers
We keep hearing people asking about the wildflowers in St Andrews Park and why they have been mowed recently We asked Councillor Gillian Ford why this would have been done…
“HypnoCat” to encourage Havering residents into recycling old electricals
The Recycle Your Electricals campaign is launching “HypnoCat” a pink fluffy cat on a mission to hypnotise Havering residents into recycling their small old electricals. The campaign has been launched…
Havering fireworks seller hit with explosive fines
A Romford-based fireworks trader has been lit up with a hefty fine for breaching COVID-19 regulations and opening his shops during lockdown, following an investigation by Havering Council. Luke Vardy,…
Havering celebrates Black History Month
Havering Council is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a range of events and activities planned throughout October. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the history, achievements…
Residents support plans for living COVID-19 memorial
Havering Council has received strong public support to plant over 1,000 trees to commemorate the impact of COVID-19 on local communities. Earlier this summer, the Council launched a survey asking…
Cleaner Havering Autumn Blitz launched
Havering Council has launched its Cleaner Havering ‘Autumn Blitz’, a series of deep-cleaning activities across the whole borough, as part of its recovery plans following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Autumn…
Parking permits go virtual
Havering Council has launched a new virtual parking permit system across the borough. From Wednesday 8 September parking permit applications completed online will no longer be sent to the applicant…
TfL reminds returning schoolchildren and commuters on the best ways to travel comfortably and reliably
As we return to school, TfL are reminding students of the best way to travel A full bus service is running and parents should check their children have a valid…
Thank YOUth Music Event Coming to Romford
There’s a music event coming to Romford soon called ‘Thank YOUth’ It’s a celebration of young people coming out of lockdown. Thank YOUth is an event to celebrate young people…
Have your say: Help to improve Town Centres across Havering
As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Havering Council wants to hear from residents, businesses and visitors about how we can improve and revitalise five of our town…
Plans for an enduring and living COVID-19 memorial
Havering Council has announced plans to commemorate the impact of COVID-19 on our communities through the planting of over 1,000 trees at selected sites. It is hoped that these trees…
Havering Town Centre Recovery Plan
Havering Council says they are looking for ways to improve the town centres To do this they have released virtual maps of Collier Row, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster.…
Students in Havering celebrate A-Level results
Hundreds of pupils across the borough received their A-level results today for the second year in a row without sitting their exams. The continued pandemic meant that pupils’ grades were…
Hornchurch FC players celebrate with fans during victory parade tour
Fans and residents alike finally had the chance to celebrate this weekend, after Havering Council rolled out an open top bus for Hornchurch FC to parade the FA Trophy. Football…
RAF Hornchurch
If your into the history of The Battle of Britain and RAF Hornchurch, then this is the place to visit, RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre in Hornchurch, Essex. There are many…
Hornchurch FC to parade FA Trophy
Hornchurch FC will be parading with the FA Trophy 2020/2021 We are soo proud of the local football club who lifted the FA Trophy for the first time in the…
A shark tale
Everyone has a lockdown tale to tell – and that was exactly the case for Natalie Newman and her nine-year-old son, Henry. In fact, the mum and son teamed up…
Free swimming launches for school aged children
Havering Council is offering free swimming sessions for school aged children and young adults until summer 2022. The scheme is a boost to local leisure that will see up to…
Havering Council extends school holiday meals funding support for summer holidays
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Holiday Meal Scheme for those most in need during the summer holidays. The scheme is a way of providing funds to ensure…
Council launches summer of celebrating “hidden gems”
Between July and August 2021, Havering Council will be sharing photos, videos and clips of your favourite areas in the borough, highlighting the lesser known places, people or activities unique…
Havering Council Leader urges everyone to get their jab
The Leader of Havering Council is urging everyone aged 18 and over to get their vaccine – and the over 40s to get their second jab. The doors have now…
Minster Way traffic scheme
Havering have changed the rules when it comes to turning onto Minster Way from Wingletyle Lane There are now 3 rules in this area: You are no longer allowed to…
Man fined for messy garden
A man who failed to clear up his garden after being served two ‘untidy land’ notices has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court ( 8 June 2021). The Notices…
Pothole repairs gather pace
Havering Council is fixing hundreds of potholes every month – with over 3,500 potholes repaired year on year. Nearly 400 potholes were fixed between January and April this year alone,…
Harold Hill community hub opens
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, is now open and is ready to welcome residents. The community hub is part of the new way the Council are delivering localised…
Langtons Summer Concert falls silent for second year
Havering Council’s Langtons Summer Concert will not go ahead this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic caused last year’s event to be cancelled due to restrictions on…
Queen’s Theatre receives £100k COVID-19 grant from Council
The show goes on for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, as it receives a £100,000 grant from Havering Council to help the cultural landmark recover from COVID-19 restrictions. The significant financial boost…
Community hub revamp complete in time for new opening in June
Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, will be opening for residents on 8 June. This is thanks to a team of volunteers from Wates Residential who have turned the…
Council and Romford BID team-up to run street triage team
Havering Council and Romford BID have teamed-up to run a street triage team in Romford on Friday and Saturday nights. The team, consisting of two medics and a security guard,…
Local young people talk about life in lockdown
As we’ve started to come out of the pandemic, Havering Council has been asking local young people what life in lockdown has been like for them. We asked them to…
Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre fully opens as COVID restrictions ease
Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre has opened the majority of its facilities for the first time, following the further easing of restrictions on 17 May. The new multi-million pound leisure centre,…
Havering Council to provide school meals funding support for May half term
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Meal Holiday Scheme for those most in need during the May half term. The scheme is a way of providing funds to…
Demolition starts at Waterloo and Queen Street, Romford
Demolition work has started at Waterloo and Queen Street Romford, as part of Havering Council’s ‘12 Estates’ regeneration programme with Joint Venture partners Wates Residential, one of the UK’s leading…
Havering among best-in-class for primary school places
Figures released today by the Government show that Havering continues to outclass most other London boroughs offering over 88% of pupils their first choice of primary school place. This compares…
Havering Council’s statement following the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
A statement from Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, in response to the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. “On behalf of the residents and businesses…
Havering’s libraries set for COVID-secure reopening from 12 April
Havering’s libraries will begin to reopen from Monday 12 April as government restrictions lift. The service will re-open as a full ‘browse and borrow’ service starting with Harold Hill, Upminster,…
Havering Council extend CCTV at Ardleigh Green for six months
New temporary CCTV cameras have been installed in Ardleigh Green following a trial to combat anti-social behaviour in the area. Havering Council set up a CCTV tower at the junction…
Egg-citing events go online for Easter
Havering Council’s helping residents to celebrate another cracking Easter – with a series of online events. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the Council won’t be able to hold traditional Easter…
Havering Council to provide school meals funding support for Easter holidays
Havering Council will continue to fund the School Meal Holiday Scheme for those most in need during the Easter holidays. From Friday 26 March, eligible families will be able to…
Parking permits to go virtual
Havering Council is to introduce a new virtual parking permit system across the borough, after it was agreed by Cabinet last night. The new virtual permits are electronic and can…
New funding to open for Havering early years providers
A new million pound package in grant support is being rolled out to help early years providers in Havering. The new £1.03 million discretionary grant is due to open to…
Rapid community testing ramps up in Havering
Two extra rapid community testing sites have opened across Havering this week, offering COVID-19 tests to anybody who cannot work from home. The new sites, based in Gidea Park and…
Havering to mark Holocaust Memorial Day online
Havering residents are being urged to honour Holocaust Memorial Day by joining an online service on Sunday 24 January. Havering Council has worked with Reverend Lee Sunderland, the Rabbi of…
Council and local charities encourage residents to #BeNiceToYourNoggin in new mental health campaign
Havering Council has teamed up with Havering MIND and other local charities to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It comes as many residents are dealing with extra stress…
Havering schools and colleges to move to remote learning for start of spring term
Following the latest announcement by the Department for Education (DfE), all primary and secondary schools and colleges across Havering will be included in a country-wide move to remote learning. Primary…
Non-symptomatic secondary school staff, pupils and their families urged to get tested
Covid 19 testing is being increased as cases continue to rise in Havering with more testing sites available from this weekend. All secondary school staff, students and families of children…
Council asks for residents’ views on proposed budget amid COVID pandemic
Havering Council is urging residents to have their say on the borough’s spending plans for 2021/22 – following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the Council has…
Open meeting to tackle anti-social behaviour at college
A public meeting has been arranged by Havering Council to update residents following concerns about anti-social behaviour at a local college. Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, has set…
Fight against anti-social behaviour in Romford continues
Havering Council has extended the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre – which continues to crack down on anti-social drinking. The existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)…
Havering announces free school meal support for half term
Havering Council is funding free school meals for those most in need during half term. Each child in receipt of free school meals will, from next week, be able to…
Council and police ask residents to celebrate Halloween differently this year
Havering Council and Metropolitan Police are urging residents not to go trick or treating this year, instead opting for safer ways to celebrate. Halloween, like many other events, will be…
Havering launches new service to keep young people safe
A new Council-led partnership to support and safeguard young people has launched with a week-long digital event involving more than 800 delegates. The new Integrated Adolescent Safeguarding Service (IASS) is…
Volunteer family coaches needed
Havering Council Early Help Service is looking for volunteers to help local families navigate family life. Volunteer Family Coaches would support families with issues such as budgeting, school attendance, illness,…
Havering Secondary Schools Release virtual tours
Some Havering Secondary Schools have released virtual tours this week. Check them out below Abbs Cross Gaynes School Hall Mead School Hornchurch High School Redden Court School Sanders School The…
New #YouCanAdopt campaign launches in Havering and Barking and Dagenham to debunk adoption myths
A new nationwide campaign, #YouCanAdopt, is being launched across London to dispel myths around who is eligible to adopt and encourage more people to consider adoption The number of adoptions…
London Fire Brigade to carry out training exercise
Tomorrow (Thursday), the London Fire Brigade will be carrying out a training exercise at Thomas England House, Waterloo Estate, Romford. Please don’t be concerned if you see smoke or fire…
Schools and colleges eligible for free sanitary products
Schools and colleges across the borough are being reminded that they can apply for free sanitary products to help fight period poverty amongst young girls. The Government-led scheme allows schools…
Pick up to clean up – supporting the Great British September Clean
Havering Council is supplying litter pickers for residents to borrow and hold their own socially distanced community clean-ups in the areas where they live this month. This is in support…
Council consults on plans to tackle anti-social drinking in Romford
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to extend the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Romford Town Centre. Created to crack down on anti-social drinking in…