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  • Housing Allocations Scheme 2023

    Summary and purpose We are reviewing Havering’s Housing Allocations Scheme and need your help. Social housing is provided by social landlords – generally, local authorities or housing associations. Demand for social housing in Havering significantly exceeds the number of properties available. In the financial year 2022/23, only two in every 10 households on the housing register had a realistic prospect of securing social housing. The Allocations... More
    Opened 7 September 2023

  • The Mawney Foundation School – Proposed School Travel Measures

    We want to hear your views on proposals to install a new crossing, relocate a bus stop and improve pedestrian guard rails in Mawney Road, Romford. The aim is to increase safety for pupils and staff of Mawney Foundation School and residents. The crossing will help make it safer to get across a busy road and help reduce the risk of accidents. Guardrails will provide an additional safety measure, especially during school drop-off and pick-up hours when both footfall... More
    Opened 8 September 2023

  • Oasis Academy Pinewood – Proposed School Travel Measures

    We want to hear your views on proposals to install a Copenhagen-style crossing and remove footway parking in Carter Drive, Romford. The aim is to help increase the safety of the students and staff of Oasis Academy Pinewood, residents and vulnerable road users of Carter Drive. The Copenhagen-style crossing includes a raised platform that provides a clear separation between pedestrians and vehicles, making crossing the road safer. In addition, parking on the... More
    Opened 8 September 2023

  • Havering Combating Substance Misuse Strategy

    Havering Council is seeking feedback on its proposed Combating Substance Misuse Strategy 2023-2028 (also available for download from the 'Useful Documents' section at the foot of this page, along with an executive summary) and invites you to fill out the questionnaire. The strategy was developed by the Havering Combating Drugs Partnership, which is a multidisciplinary team of key partners including the Council, NHS and Police. The strategy was informed by an earlier comprehensive needs... More
    Opened 18 September 2023

  • North Road, Havering-Atte-Bower - Proposed Zebra Crossings and Bus Layby

    We want to hear your views on Havering Council’s proposals to introduce a zebra crossing in North Road, Havering- Atte-Bower. The zebra crossing will help to provide and improve safer crossing facilities for residents accessing Dame Tipping Primary School and other local amenities. A link to the public consultation letter and plans showing the location of the proposed crossings can be found at the bottom of this page. More
    Opened 19 September 2023

  • Local Heritage List Nominations

    We previously asked you for input into our Local Heritage List Criteria. Now we want to hear from you about what you think should be included on the Local Heritage List. Havering’s Local Heritage List helps our communities and the local planning authority to identify heritage assets (for example, buildings, monuments, sites and landscapes) that are much loved and a distinctive part of our local historic environment. It provides a comprehensive list of the location... More
    Opened 21 September 2023

  • Beam Park Parking Review

    Following significant development in the local area, the Council is keen to hear the views of residents in regards to the current parking situation in your road and any issues you may be experiencing. We are aware that some roads are experiencing long term, non-residential parking and therefore one of the measures being considered is a ‘residents only parking scheme’. This would prioritise parking for residents during certain hours. Residents are also asked... More
    Opened 29 September 2023

  • Home to School Transport Consultation

    Havering Council is launching this public consultation on the draft 2025/26 home to school transport policy. This consultation is necessary due to the changes in the statutory guidance related to home to school transport as issued by the Department for Education. There has also been a significant increase in the number of children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in recent years which has led to an increase in the demand for transport assistance. In addition, a... More
    Opened 12 October 2023

  • Tenant Satisfaction Measures

    Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) What they are The Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) are part of a huge overhaul of social housing regulations, to help us understand the needs and preferences of our tenants and let all residents know how well we are doing at providing quality homes and services. All social housing landlords in England need to speak to and survey their tenants to report on the TSMs from April 2024. The survey questions are designed to see how well we are... More
    Opened 19 October 2023

  • Hacton Lane Collisions Reduction Scheme - Proposed Safety Improvements

    We would like to hear your views on a proposed safety improvement scheme for Hacton Lane, Hornchurch. This follows a feasibility study that was carried out and found that up to 1,400 vehicles per hour use Hacton Lane with speeds of up to 55 mph regularly recorded. Further analysis of collision records showed that there have been a total of 20 personal injury collisions (PICs) along Hacton Lane over a five-year period. Of these 20 PICs, one was fatal; five were serious; two... More
    Opened 27 October 2023

  • Branfil Primary School - Proposed School Travel Measures CONSULTATION #2

    We are writing to inform you that we are carrying out a further consultation on proposed zebra crossings in Gaynes Park Road and the crossing in Cedar Avenue until Tuesday 21 November 2023. This is because the previous consultation included a question in error for which we apologise, this question may have influenced responses to other elements of the proposals. The two elements being consulted on going forward are; Zebra Crossing on Gaynes Park Road. ... More
    Opened 31 October 2023

  • Havering Budget Consultation 2024

    Havering Council provides a wide range of services to our communities, spending more than £180 million every year. The Council is facing a £31.2 million budget gap (before council tax) in the next year and we must find significant savings in order to set a balanced budget, which we must do by law each year. Even with the difficult proposals put forward in this consultation, the Council still has a budget deficit of £12 million. Havering is in this position as the... More
    Opened 9 November 2023

  • Bernwelle Avenue Area Parking Questionnaire

    Havering Council would like you to share your views regarding existing parking arrangements and any changes you would like considered in the above roads. A review has not taken place since the Council adopted these roads and it is aware that some residents may be experiencing issues, possibly due to the lack of waiting restrictions on junctions and bends. The Council wants to look into what measures could be put in place to try and resolve any issues and improve... More
    Opened 17 November 2023

  • Underused Car Park Redevelopment - Appropriation

    Havering Council is undertaking a consultation on its intention to appropriate (change the use of) the underused car parks at Dorrington Gardens, Keswick Gardens, Como Street and Angel Way, to facilitate development. The current proposals, at pre-application stage, seek to redevelop the car parks to deliver nearly 300 homes, including affordable homes for local people and commercial space for local businesses. Preparations are being made to submit the plans in... More
    Opened 17 November 2023

  • Budget Consultation - Children and Young People Version

    This young people’s survey is the first time Havering has involved children and young people in a budget consultation! We’re delighted to be considering more voices in the decisions we make as a council. More
    Opened 27 November 2023

  • Consultation on 2025/2026 admission arrangements for Crownfield Infant School

    Consultation on 2025/2026 admission arrangements for Community Infant, Junior and Primary schools The Local Authority are consulting on a proposed reduction to the Published Admission Number (PAN) at Crownfield Infant School from 120 to 90 due to falling pupil numbers. Dates The consultation runs between Friday 1 December 2023 and will finish on Friday 12 January 2024. More
    Opened 1 December 2023

  • Havering Road collision reduction programme

    We would like to hear your views on a proposed safety improvement scheme for Havering Road. It follows a feasibility study that was carried out and found that up to 1,300 vehicles per hour use Havering Road with speeds of up to 50 mph regularly recorded. Further analysis of collision records showed that there have been a total of thirty personal injury accidents (PIAs) recorded along Havering Road between Kiln Wood Lane and Collier Row Lane over a five-year period. Of these... More
    Opened 8 December 2023

  • Community Chest Havering 2023/24

    The Havering Place based Partnership (a partnership of health, care and community and voluntary sector organisations) working closely with the London Borough of Havering is committed to supporting the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE) to deliver services and activities that encourage engagement of residents to support their health & wellbeing. This is a pilot programme running for 2023/24 to support small to medium-sized charities,... More
    Opened 15 December 2023

  • Hacton Drive Pedestrian Zone consultation

    How does a Pedestrian Zone work? A Pedestrian Zone scheme restricts motorised traffic to non-resident vehicles on the streets of the zone during the times of operation. A pedestrian zone is monitored by unattended cameras mounted on lamp columns or posts at the entry points of a zone. Vehicles seen entering the restricted area during the times of prohibition without a permit or not exempted will be issued a Penalty Charge Notice. Leaving the pedestrian... More
    Opened 15 January 2024

  • Havering Healthy Weight Strategy 2024-2029 Consultation

    Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking for residents' views on plans to do this. The Council has been working in partnership with over 25 local organisations to develop a strategy to address obesity in Havering. Havering has high rates of childhood and adulthood obesity which is causing ill health and cutting lives short. The strategy acknowledges that the causes of obesity are complex and that there is no single cause of... More
    Opened 17 January 2024

  • Autism Service Survey

    Havering's overall vision is to seek to become an autism-inclusive borough where people with autism have the same opportunities as everyone else. We are aware that there is a lack of community support for those with autism and want to address this by co-designing a new service with our residents. We thank our autistic community for their valuable feedback and contribution to the development of this survey. More
    Opened 16 February 2024

  • Autism Service Survey for Parents and Carers

    Havering's overall vision is to seek to become an autism-inclusive borough where people with autism have the same opportunities as everyone else. We are aware that there is a lack of community support for those with autism and want to address this by co-designing a new service with our residents. We thank our autistic community for their valuable feedback and contribution on the development of this survey. More
    Opened 16 February 2024

  • Beam Parks 'Residents Parking Scheme' Consultation

    In October 2023, we asked for views on the current parking situation for roads in the Beam Park area. Over 300 people completed the survey and the vast majority of responses indicated that they would prefer a ‘residents parking scheme’ rather than solely ‘waiting restrictions’. Based on the feedback gathered, proposals for a residents parking scheme have been designed and links to the plans showing these proposals can be found at the bottom of this page. ... More
    Opened 22 March 2024

  • Harold Hill Chippenham Road Regeneration Consultation

    Havering Council and Wates are bringing forward ambitious plans to deliver new homes on Chippenham Road, as part of the Harold Hill Town Centre regeneration masterplan. Our proposals will benefit the community and that’s why it’s important to us that we hear your views on what we are proposing. You can find our plans in the 'Related' section below, and you are also invited to view the plans by visiting one of the exhibitions taking place this month at Harold... More
    Opened 15 April 2024

  • Community Chest Activity Information 2024 (To be completed at the end of the project)

    The questions are designed to capture overall activity data to enable the monitoring and evaluation of VCFSEs in receipt of a Community Chest grant. This information will respresent all activity undertaken through the agreed period of time covered by the Community Chest Grant. More
    Opened 22 April 2024

  • Alderman Public House Consultation

    Havering Council and its partner developer Wates have launched a public consultation on plans to bring forward new affordable homes on Chippenham Road (please click here for your say on these proposals) and to ensure that we capture all feedback, we are running a separate consultation on the use of the Alderman Public House. The plans, which mark a significant milestone in the ongoing revitalisation of Harold Hill and form part of the second phase of the Harold Hill Regeneration... More
    Opened 25 April 2024

  • Havering Council parking proposal to remove 50% discount for unsuccessful appeals and challenges

    Within the Council's approved Budget for 2024/5, it was agreed in principle to amend some of the charges and discounts to parking and moving traffic contravention Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). We are seeking your views on our proposal and how you think it might affect you, and would also like to give you the opportunity to add any other comments about parking and moving traffic contravention enforcement in Havering. The Council undertakes parking and moving... More
    Opened 3 May 2024

  • Havering Council Libraries Consultation

    Havering Council has a legal duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all those who “live, work or study and want to access the service” in the city (Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964). We are currently inviting people who live, work, or study in the borough to help shape the future of the library service.​ Great things happen in our libraries, but we face significant challenges in the future. We know that, especially post-Covid, the way... More
    Opened 10 May 2024

  • Child Protection Conference Survey - Professionals

    After each conference we ask parents, professionals and young people who have attended, to complete a survey in relation to their experience of the Child Protection Conference. The feedback we receive will help us to continue to improve our service. More
    Opened 16 May 2024

  • Havering Community Safety Residents' Survey 2024

    The Havering Community Safety Partnership has launched its survey on crime and disorder, to find out how residents feel about different types of crime across the borough. The survey will help to shape the work of the partnership which is made up of staff from Havering Council, the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, Probation services, Health services, and other organisations. More
    Opened 17 May 2024
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