Legal services
Havering Council is establishing its own legal services team, ending a shared service arrangement.
Havering Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to establish its own dedicated legal services team, withdrawing from the oneSource shared services agreement for legal and governance functions. This move aims to dedicate legal resources to the council's corporate priorities and manifesto commitments, ensuring a more proactive and responsive service.
Legal services involve the provision of legal advice and support for local government operations. Havering Council's decision marks the end of its shared service arrangement with Newham Council, which previously provided these functions.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Cabinet decided on 2026-10-14 to establish its own legal services team. Source
- Havering Council will withdraw from the oneSource shared services agreement. Source
- The oneSource agreement covered legal and governance functions. Source
- The oneSource agreement was a shared service with Newham Council. Source
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