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Havering

American

[hey-ver-ing] / ˈheɪ vər ɪŋ /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Havering British

/ ˈheɪvərɪŋ /

noun

a borough of NE Greater London, formed in 1965 from Romford and Hornchurch (both previously in Essex). Pop: 224 600 (2003 est). Area: 120 sq km (46 sq miles)

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The Conservatives have also lost ground while Reform UK had a good night, winning over 350 council seats and gaining control of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Havering.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Havering Council said he was consulted on the action prior to the public cabinet meeting, and his views were included in the report.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Havering Council has said its health and safety team had provided "detailed advice to the academy trust responsible for the school, including the use of legal deterrents and other controls".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Another east London council, Havering, has also overspent by £6m on housing homeless families and is putting its council tax up by 5%.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

Why, I don't remember intimating anything about—" "Oh, Doctor Sanderson," cried a high and quavering voice; the voice of Miss Patty Havering Hazen, "here you are at last!

From Concerning Sally by Hopkins, William John

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