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Climate Emergency

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Havering Council rescinded its Climate Emergency declaration in July 2026, citing concerns about financial burden and wider responsibilities.

Havering Council voted to rescind its declaration of a Climate Emergency on July 22, 2026. The motion, brought forward by the Reform UK Havering Group, passed with 32 votes to 13, and one abstention.

The Reform UK group argued that the declaration had created a policy direction that was disproportionate, financially burdensome, and insufficiently balanced against the Council's wider responsibilities, including affordability for residents, support for local businesses, and value for money. No further discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled.

Key facts

  1. Havering Council voted to rescind its Climate Emergency declaration on July 22, 2026. Source
  2. The motion to rescind the declaration passed by 32 votes to 13, with one abstention. Source
  3. The Reform UK Havering Group brought the motion to rescind the declaration. Source
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