Havering Plan 2040
Havering Council is establishing its own legal services team to better support its corporate priorities, including the Havering Plan 2040.
Havering Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to establish its own dedicated legal services team, ending a shared service agreement with Newham Council. This move aims to dedicate legal resources to Havering's corporate priorities and manifesto commitments, which include the Havering Plan 2040, a strategic plan for place-led transformation and economic growth. The council seeks a more proactive and responsive service.
The Havering Plan 2040 is Havering Council's corporate plan, which outlines its vision for 'Creating London's Super Suburb'. It focuses on place-led transformation, economic growth, and community improvement, serving as a strategic guide for regeneration and growth within the borough.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Cabinet decided to establish its own dedicated legal services team in October 2026. Source
- This decision ends Havering Council's shared service arrangement with Newham Council for legal and governance functions. Source
- The move aims to dedicate legal resources to Havering's corporate priorities and manifesto commitments. Source
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