Havering London Borough Council
Havering London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Havering in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in the United Kingdom capital of London. Havering is divided into 18 wards, each electing three councillors. Since May 2018, Havering London Borough Council has been in no overall control. It comprises 22 Havering Residents Association members, 20 Conservative Party members, 9 Labour Party members, 3 East Havering Residents' Group members and 1 Upminster and Cranham Residents Association member.[1] The council was created by the London Government Act 1963 and replaced two local authorities: Hornchurch Urban District Council and Romford Borough Council.
Havering London Borough Council | |
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History | |
Founded | 1 April 1965 |
Preceded by | Hornchurch Urban District Council Romford Borough Council |
Leadership | |
Mayor of Havering | |
Leader of the Council | |
Chief executive | Andrew Blake-Herbert since 31 March 2016 |
Structure | |
Seats | 55 Councillors |
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Political groups | Administration (31)
Opposition (24) |
Committees | 7
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Joint committees | Thames Chase Joint Committee Thames Gateway London Partnership East London Waste Authority London Councils |
Length of term | Whole council elected every four years |
Elections | |
Plurality-at-large | |
Last election | 5 May 2022 |
Next election | 7 May 2026 |
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Liberty | |
Meeting place | |
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Havering Town Hall, Romford | |
Website | |
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Constitution | |
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