On Monday 29 September Havering’s Cabinet launched major public consultation on widespread budget proposals.
The Council needs to reduce its overall budget by around a third over the next four years, in response to Government funding cuts, and the rising costs of providing services to a growing and ageing population.
The proposals would maintain weekly rubbish collections, protect the upkeep of parks, keep town centre CCTV and preserve vital social services. No libraries in Havering would face closure, but there would be changes to their opening hours.
If agreed, the proposals would also usher in other changes to many council services.
In addition there are three specific consultations being launched on the same day regarding proposed changes to Council Tax Support, libraries and parking.
From Monday 29 September, residents can have their say on the overall proposals. The consultations end on Monday 29 December 2014.
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