economic and social life
Havering Council is urging the government to review tax changes affecting local pubs and small businesses, citing their role in the borough's economic and social life.
Havering Council decided in May 2026 to back a motion calling on the government to review tax changes impacting local pubs and small businesses. The council expressed concerns that current policies are putting Havering jobs and livelihoods at risk, acknowledging the vital role these enterprises play in the borough's economic and social life.
The motion, which was amended by the Labour Group, highlighted the essential contribution that pubs and small businesses make to the economic vitality and social fabric of the London Borough of Havering. This decision was made during a full council meeting.
Key facts
- Havering Council backed a motion calling on the government to review tax changes impacting pubs and small businesses in May 2026. Source
- The council expressed concerns that current policies are putting Havering jobs and livelihoods at risk. Source
- The motion acknowledged the vital role pubs and small businesses play in the borough's economic and social life. Source
- The Labour Group amended the motion before its approval. Source
- The decision was made during a full council meeting. Source
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