Havering Council

Remember, there's NO change to your rubbish & recycling collection days next week, even though there is a #bankholiday. Just put your bags out by 7am on your usual collection days, including on Monday havering.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

There are a wide range of sports activities for children and young people during this May half-term, taking place across the borough. Activities include football, basketball, tennis, netball & athletics. For dates, locations & booking information, visit orlo.uk/RB6W9

It’s Foster Care Fortnight (11-24 May). Do you fancy becoming a foster carer? Get in touch today to find out what it takes. We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive financial package, full training and support. orlo.uk/ZdCFu

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert across London from today until Wednesday 27 May🟠 During the high temperatures, check on older people, young children & those with health conditions as they may be at a greater risk.

Operation Sceptre is a national policing initiative aimed at tackling knife crime, reducing violence & increasing public safety through proactive enforcement. We continue to work with our partners & communities to help keep our borough safer for everyone.

In support of Operation Sceptre, our enforcement team joined @mpshavering Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) earlier today to carry out a weapons sweep of Central Park, Harold Hill. Following a thorough search of the area, we’re pleased to confirm that no weapons were found.

We’ve added text forecasts to the Met Office weather app to help you plan ahead. Our latest update provides: ✅ Regional forecasts for the next 5 days, giving a weather overview for your area and other parts of the UK ✅ Long-range forecast, offering an indication of likely UK weather conditions up to 4 weeks ahead. These features give more insight into what’s coming, so you can make informed decisions. Download our app now 👇 - iOS bit.ly/3M0VRMW - Android bit.ly/49AL4mx

Good advice from @LondonFire below in this hot weather, and remember, BBQs are not allowed in any of Havering's parks - please also pick up your rubbish & put in a bin or take it with you, so everyone can enjoy our parks in this lovely weather 🌞

Foster carer Jackie tells us why she became a foster carer and why it’s important that other people do too. havering.gov.uk/fostering #FCF2026

Havering has two new members of the UK Youth Parliament. Meadow Thompson and Dominic Bacon were chosen by Havering Youth Council to represent the borough for the next year. Find out more - orlo.uk/78JjC

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat-Health Alert across London from Friday 22 May to Wednesday 27 May. Check on older people, young children, & people with long term health conditions – their bodies can struggle to cope with the heat & are at greater risk.

Heading outdoors this bank holiday weekend? UV levels will be moderate to high so don’t forget your sun protection 😎

There are a wide range of sports activities for children and young people during this May half-term, taking place across the borough. Activities include tennis, netball & athletics. For dates, locations & booking information, visit orlo.uk/kb2fe

Get lots of advice & tips for your big day at the Langtons House wedding fair, 10am-2pm, on Sunday 31 May, see details below

As we celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, listen to what Debbie, one of our foster carers, had to say about fostering. We support our foster carers with great benefits and training. Find out more orlo.uk/OO9r8

There will be NO change to your rubbish & recycling collection days next week following the #bankholiday Just put your bags out on your usual collection days. havering.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

Good luck to all the candidates standing in tomorrow’s elections to become Members of Youth Parliament for Havering. The results will be announced at the Town Hall tomorrow evening.

Join us in Upminster from 12 noon tomorrow as our fostering team walks from the library to Langtons at Hornchurch to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight. They’ll be providing information about how you can become a foster carer for Havering. orlo.uk/mzeYD

Next week, there's a #bankholiday, but remember, there's NO change to your rubbish & recycling collection days. Just put your bags out on your usual collection days. havering.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

If you’re planning your big day, then pop to the Langtons Wedding Fair on Sunday 31 May, 10am-2pm, Langtons House, Hornchurch, to pick up lots of tips, advice & much more – see details below