London Borough of Havering facts for kids
| London Borough of Havering | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | http://www.havering.gov.uk/ |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 231st 112.27 km² |
| ONS code | 00AR |
| Admin HQ | Main Road, Romford |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 49th (of 354) 226,200 2,015 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 95.2% White 1.8% South Asian 1.4% African-Caribbean |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Leader & Cabinet |
| Mayor | — |
| Executive | Conservative |
| MPs | James Brokenshire Andrew Rosindell Angela Watkinson |
| London Assembly — Member |
Havering and Redbridge Roger Evans |
The London Borough of Havering is a large area in east London. It is one of the 32 boroughs that make up Greater London. Romford is the main town and a busy centre within Havering.
You can easily travel from Havering to central London using the District Line underground train. This train line ends at Upminster, which is in Havering.
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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What is the London Borough of Havering?
The London Borough of Havering is a part of Greater London. It is located in the eastern area of the city. Havering is known for having lots of green spaces and parks. It also has a mix of busy town centres and quieter, more suburban areas.
Where is Havering located?
Havering is situated on the eastern edge of London. It shares borders with other London boroughs like Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham. It also borders parts of Essex, a county outside London. This location gives Havering a mix of city and countryside feelings.
How Havering is Governed
Like all London boroughs, Havering has its own local government. This government is called the Havering Council. The council makes decisions about local services. These services include schools, libraries, parks, and waste collection.
Who Leads Havering?
The Havering Council is led by a group of elected officials. These officials are called councillors. They are chosen by the people who live in Havering. The council has a Leader and a Cabinet. They work together to manage the borough's affairs. Members of Parliament (MPs) also represent Havering in the national government.
Fun Things to Do in Havering
Havering offers many activities and places to visit for young people. There are lots of parks and cultural spots. You can find something fun to do whether you like nature or arts.
Parks and Green Spaces
Havering is one of London's greenest boroughs. It has many large parks and open spaces. These are great for sports, picnics, or just relaxing outdoors. Some popular parks include Raphael Park and Hornchurch Country Park. They offer playgrounds, walking paths, and places to enjoy nature.
Arts and Culture
For those interested in arts, Havering has cultural venues. The Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch is a well-known theatre. It puts on many different shows. The Fairkytes Arts Centre in Hornchurch offers classes and workshops. You can learn about art, music, and crafts there.
Havering's History
The area that is now Havering has a long history. It was once made up of several small towns and villages. These included Romford, Hornchurch, and Upminster. Over time, London grew bigger. These areas became part of the expanding city.
The London Borough of Havering was officially created in 1965. This happened when several older districts were combined. It was part of a big change to how London was governed. This change helped to create the modern Greater London area we know today.
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Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch is a popular place for shows.
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Fairkytes Arts Centre in Hornchurch is run by Havering Council.
See also
Learn more about Havering in Spanish: Havering para niños
