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disruptions to essential services

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Havering Council is reviewing its preparedness for disruptions to essential services as part of its 2026-2027 work programme.

Havering Council's Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee decided in September 2026 to review the local authority's preparedness for emergencies, including disruptions to essential services. This review will evaluate how well the council and residents are prepared for potential emergencies, such as cyber-attacks.

The committee identified emergency plan preparedness as a key topic for its 2026-2027 municipal year work programme. The review will assess the council's readiness for interruptions to services vital for public well-being.

Key facts

  1. Havering Council's Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee decided to review emergency preparedness in September 2026. Source
  2. The review will include preparedness for disruptions to essential services. Source
  3. This review is part of the committee's 2026-2027 work programme. Source
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