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Havering Council

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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 14

  1. Police, Council Object to Romford Takeaway's 2 AM Opening Hours A Romford takeaway's bid to extend its opening hours until 2 AM has met with resistance from the police and Havering Council, who fear increased crime, disorder, and public... Havering 25 July 2025
  2. Havering Council Monitors Pension Fund Employers' Administrative Performance and Reviews LPPA Performance Havering Council is closely monitoring the performance of employers in its pension fund against administrative standards outlined in the Scheme Employer PAS Standards to ensure... Havering 20 July 2025
  3. Havering Council Prepares for CQC Adult Social Care Inspection Havering Council is preparing for an upcoming inspection of its adult social care services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee... Havering 20 July 2025
  4. Havering Faces EHCP Backlog Due to Psychologist Shortage; Council Plans AI Solution Havering is grappling with a significant backlog in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) due to a shortage of educational psychologists (EPs), the People Overview & Scrutiny... Havering 20 July 2025
  5. Sport England Objects to Special School Planned for Balgores Lane Playing Field Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee is considering a proposal to build a special school on a playing field in Balgores Lane, Romford, facing objections from Sport... Havering 16 July 2025
  6. Landfill Extension Approved Despite Environmental Concerns Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved an extension to landfill operations at the Veolia ES site on Coldharbour Lane, Rainham, despite concerns raised... Havering 16 July 2025
  7. Havering Audit Finds Budget Management Weakness, Cites Potential Fraud Havering Council's audit committee has received a sobering assessment of the authority's budget management, with the Head of Assurance Annual Report 2024/25 revealing... Havering 12 July 2025
  8. Havering's Debt Portfolio Fixed at 3.7% Amid Rate Fluctuations Havering Council's debt portfolio is secured at an average interest rate of 3.70%, despite fluctuations in the Bank of England's base rate and UK inflation during the 2024/25... Havering 12 July 2025