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Havering Council

113 stories · discussed at 11 council meetings · 2 councils

Havering Council is currently addressing significant financial challenges, including capital programme slippage and school funding deficits, alongside developing new housing strategies.

Havering Council's Cabinet reported a £126.7 million slippage in its capital programme and a £45 million overspend in the Dedicated Schools Grant in September 2026. The Cabinet also approved a £2.8 million project to expand RJ Mitchell Primary School and a new 30-month timetable for Local Plan development in September 2026.

In September 2026, the Cabinet approved a Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy for 2026-2029. The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee decided to review the housing allocation scheme and establish a task force on homelessness. The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee also agreed to scrutinise support for young carers.

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended operating hours for Romford nightclub Jukebox in September 2026, despite objections from the Metropolitan Police. The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet again in October 2026. Havering Council is the local authority responsible for licensing and other local services.

Key facts

  1. Havering Council's capital programme faces a £126.7 million slippage, as reported to the Cabinet in September 2026. Source
  2. The council is facing an estimated £45 million overspend in its Dedicated Schools Grant, reported to the Cabinet in September 2026. Source
  3. Havering Council's Cabinet approved a Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy for 2026-2029 in September 2026. Source
  4. The Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended operating hours for Jukebox nightclub in Romford in September 2026. Source
  5. The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee decided to establish a task force to investigate homelessness in September 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 10

  1. New primary school and 584 homes planned for Romford Homebase site Plans for a new primary school and 584 homes on the former Romford Homebase site have been presented to Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee. The redevelopment... Havering 25 January 2026
  2. Romford's former Debenhams site to become homes and hotel A significant redevelopment project is set to transform Romford's former Debenhams site into a mixed-use development featuring new homes and a hotel. The plans, discussed at a... Havering 25 January 2026
  3. New CCTV policy adopted by Havering Council Havering Council's Cabinet has adopted a new policy governing the use of its CCTV and Body Worn Video (BWV) systems, aiming to enhance compliance with regulations and improve... Havering 16 January 2026
  4. Havering Council to Review Pension Actuarial Services in Preparation for LGPS National Framework Havering Council is set to review its actuarial services for the pension fund, following discussions at recent Pensions Committee meetings. The estimated cost of the new 10-year... Havering 20 December 2025
  5. Havering Council Prepares for Pension Changes, Including Normal Minimum Pension Age Amendments and Councillor Access Havering Council is actively preparing for significant changes to its pension scheme, including amendments to the Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) and the reinstatement of... Havering 20 December 2025
  6. Havering Council Addresses Climate Risk in Pension Investments Havering Council is integrating climate risk considerations into its pension investments, a key focus of the recent Local Pension Board meeting. Havering 20 December 2025
  7. Redbridge Approves Adults Emergency Duty Team Agreement Redbridge Council has approved a new agreement for its Adults Emergency Duty Team (EDT), ensuring the continuation of a vital service for vulnerable adults in the borough. Redbridge 15 December 2025
  8. Havering Council Approves Disposal of South Hornchurch Library Site, Considers Options for Gidea Park and Harold Wood Libraries Havering Council is set to make key decisions regarding the future of several library sites, with discussions focusing on repurposing, disposal, and ongoing evaluations of... Havering 13 December 2025