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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 7

  1. Romford Car Park Demolition Approved Despite Safety & Housing Fears Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved the demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford and its replacement with 106 new flats and a... Havering 27 March 2026
  2. Angel Way Flats: Heritage Concerns Raised Over New Romford Development Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for the demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford and its replacement with 106 new flats... Havering 27 March 2026
  3. Havering Council to investigate grass verge parking enforcement Havering Council is to review its procedures for enforcing parking on grass verges after councillors raised concerns about the effectiveness of current measures. The issue was... Havering 20 March 2026
  4. Havering Council to Review Parking Enforcement Data Amidst Councillor Concerns Havering Council is set to review its parking enforcement data following concerns raised by councillors during a recent council meeting. Havering 20 March 2026
  5. Library redevelopment amendments fail to pass at Havering Council meeting Havering Council's full council meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, concluded without a decision on library redevelopment plans, as proposed amendments to a motion ultimately... Havering 20 March 2026
  6. Havering Council Secures Extended Funding for Park Safety Officers Havering Council has secured extended funding for its park safety officers, ensuring the continued enhancement of safety within the borough's green spaces. The funding,... Havering 20 March 2026
  7. Havering Council to enforce planning rules on North Street property after appeal dismissed Havering Council has confirmed it will enforce planning rules on a property at 143 North Street, Romford, after an enforcement notice requiring the cessation of the sale and... Havering 20 March 2026
  8. Havering Council to pursue TfL for Gallows Corner works compensation Havering Council is to seek compensation from Transport for London (TfL) for damage caused to borough roads by the ongoing Gallows Corner Works. Havering 20 March 2026