Havering Council

29/03/2026

Join Havering Council, The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Havering Works and many care, voluntary and educational providers for a free employment, training and health fair on Thursday 2 April (10.30am to 2.30pm) at Romford Baptist Church.

No booking required.

28/03/2026

Remember, the clocks will go forward 1 hour tomorrow morning from 1am (Sunday 29 March) in the UK, as we Spring forward into British Summer Time (BST) https://orlo.uk/zwnT2

27/03/2026

The Easter bank holiday is on its way next week, but remember, there is no change to your rubbish & recycling collection days. Just put your bags out by 7am on your usual collection days, including on Good Friday & bank holiday Monday - https://orlo.uk/bOAEB

26/03/2026

Following recent news about meningitis, the NHS are sharing guidance on childhood vaccinations.

Keeping vaccinations up to date helps protect your child and others in the community.

Contact your GP practice to check your child’s vaccination record.

https://orlo.uk/KfyZ4

25/03/2026

There will be no changes to your rubbish and recycling collections over the Easter bank holiday weeks.
Residents should leave their bags out as normal from 7am on their usual day of collection.
Collections will still take place on Good Friday & on the bank holiday Monday & the same for the rest of the week.
Read more https://www.havering.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/bank-holiday-rubbish-recycling-collections

25/03/2026

There has been a fallen tree at Church Lane Cottages, Church Lane, Upminster.

UKPN are on the scene to make the repairs to downed power cables.

Please take care if you're in the area.

25/03/2026

The Council & local partners are offering free football & basketball activities for children & young people during the Easter holidays 🏀 ⚽

Sessions are on Monday 30 March, Thursday 2 April, Tuesday 7 April & Friday 10 April.

For more visit https://orlo.uk/ACNKL

25/03/2026

Families can now apply for Home to School Travel Assistance for the 2026/27 school year, starting September 2026. If your child needs support getting to & from school, you can submit an application online. Learn more about eligibility and apply now: https://orlo.uk/esedA

25/03/2026

Have you shared your views on community safety yet?

The survey is still open, and there’s still time to have your say on crime and anti-social behaviour across Havering.

👉 Take part here: https://orlo.uk/eJEcN

24/03/2026

Havering Libraries are celebrating the National Year of Reading.

Get involved by visiting your local Havering library and remember the joys of reading 📖

Sink your teeth into horror.
From cosmic mysteries to modern classics, reading lets you Go All In on your passions.
If you love a scary book there's a brand new collection of Gothic short stories waiting for you at Upminster library.
The National Year of Reading 2026 at goallin.org.uk is a UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joys of reading.

24/03/2026

Meningitis. Do you know the symptoms and what to do if you spot them?

Symptoms of meningitis develop suddenly. Find out about the signs to watch out for and how to stay safe. ⬇️

https://orlo.uk/IiYBw

24/03/2026

Today is TB Day.

TB or Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. It mainly affects the lungs, but can affect any part of the body, including lymph nodes (glands), bones and the brain causing meningitis.

It is spread when a person with TB in their lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. Common symptoms include: a cough that lasts more than 3 weeks – you may cough up mucus (phlegm) or mucus with blood in it, a high temperature, drenching night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, feeling tired or exhausted. In children, difficulty gaining weight or growing may indicate TB.

TB is curable if it's diagnosed early and treated promptly with the right combination of specific antibiotics.

If you're worried about TB and think you could be at risk, speak to your GP.