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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 8

  1. Havering Council to Plant 41 New Street Trees with Focus on Proper Placement and Care Havering Council has committed to planting 41 new street trees across the borough by the end of the current planting season. The announcement was made during a council meeting... Havering 20 March 2026
  2. Havering Council to Review Housing Legislation Impact on Residents Havering Council is set to review the impact of recent housing legislation on its residents, following a council meeting where the matter was raised. Councillor Jane Keane... Havering 20 March 2026
  3. Havering Council Approves Tax Rise Following Labour Amendment Havering Council has approved a council tax increase following a Labour amendment during a recent council meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Havering 20 March 2026
  4. Havering Council to review parking rules for local businesses Havering Council is set to review its parking regulations for local businesses following a petition presented at a recent council meeting. The petition, titled the Keep It Local... Havering 20 March 2026
  5. Havering Council Strengthens SEND Provisions with Unanimous Vote Havering Council has unanimously voted to strengthen its provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The decision was made during a full council... Havering 20 March 2026
  6. Havering Council to Install CCTV in Rainier and Wennington Following Resident Petition Havering Council is set to install CCTV cameras in the Rainier and Wennington ward following a petition from residents. The decision was discussed and noted during a full... Havering 20 March 2026
  7. Havering Council sees downward trend in staff sickness absence Havering Council has reported a continued downward trend in staff sickness absence, with the average number of days lost per employee decreasing from 10.8 in 2023/24 to 10.2 in... Havering 19 March 2026
  8. Havering Council Considers In-House Agency to Reduce Agency Worker Costs Havering Council is exploring the possibility of establishing an in-house agency to recruit local residents for council roles, a move that could potentially reduce its reliance... Havering 19 March 2026