parks and open spaces
Havering Council is reviewing deer culling in its parks, with the practice added to a scrutiny committee's work programme in November 2026.
Havering Council's Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee agreed in November 2026 to add deer culling in the borough's parks to its work programme for prioritisation. The practice, which affects parks and open spaces particularly in the Harold Hill area, will be examined to ensure decisions are well considered. Committee members noted the emotive nature of the subject when discussing potential items for their upcoming schedule.
Parks and open spaces are publicly accessible areas of land, typically with natural or semi-natural vegetation, within urban or suburban environments. They are dedicated to recreation and nature, and local councils often manage their upkeep and specific policies.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee agreed in November 2026 to add deer culling in parks to its work programme. Source
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