Havering Council

15/10/2026

It's Flood Awareness Week - find out more below about being safe when driving through flood water

https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/be-flood-prepared-havering?preview=true

Environment Agency

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

If you’re thinking of stopping smoking you can get first-hand information and advice at Queens Hospital tomorrow (16 October). Visit the Stoptober stall from 10am-1.30pm. Our health trainers will also be present to carry out blood pressure checks. https://www.livewellhavering.org.uk/article/smoking/

15/10/2026

Worried about the cost of food?

Local partners are here to help - get discounted grocery and any other support you need to

👉 https://orlo.uk/rLnb1

15/10/2026

Come and check out the Romford Choral Traditions Show and Tell, one of our first few Our Stories launch events.

Experience the live performance of an original song composed for Romford's choirs, created for Our Stories by Rebecca Amissah. Discover how the song was created, and how the choirs worked together to bring this piece to life - followed by time for your questions.

📍 Church of St Edward the Confessor, Romford
🗓 Saturday 17 October, 5pm

📲 More information here: https://haveringlondon.com/event/romford-choral-traditions-show-and-tell/

Our Stories is part of Havering Unearthed. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Historic England Romford Business Improvement District, Arts Council England and London Borough of Havering

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Historic England Romford Business Improvement District Arts Council England Havering Council

14/10/2026

A new family hub has been officially opened to improve the health and development of local children. St Kilda’s Family Hub aims to give children the best start in life by providing families with access to early support and high-quality early education from birth to later years. The launch was celebrated by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Keith Prince, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cllr Kevin Gill, staff, local partners and families.
https://orlo.uk/8F6wz

14/10/2026

NHS winter vaccinations top up the protection and reduce the risk of those eligible getting severe symptoms from the flu and COVID-19.

In Havering, the following upcoming clinics are available for adults (18+) to receive their free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations (no booking required):

Monday 19 Oct (10am to 2pm) - Salvation Army Peterfield Avenue, Harold Hill

Thursday 22 Oct (10am to 2pm) - Hope Cafe, 80-84 Market Place, Romford

Sunday 25 Oct (11am to 4pm) - Diwali Event, Romford Market

Check your eligibility at https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

14/10/2026

Havering's Cabinet will meet this evening.

You can access the agenda and supporting documents here: https://orlo.uk/hkWw2

You can watch the meeting live here: https://orlo.uk/63zJ0

And you can follow on our page for updates throughout the evening.

Please join us from 7pm.

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

It's Do you know your flood alerts from your flood warnings? Are you signed up & prepared?
Read more on this and other important info that can help reduce the risks of flooding, from being prepared, knowing who to call & what risks there are locally
https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/be-flood-prepared-havering
Environment Agency