Havering Council have advised that their website, havering.gov.uk is currently unavailable (as of 6pm Wednesday 21 October 2026). This is likely to be linked to a worldwide website security alert – BBC News – Websites taken down worldwide .

Havering Council released the following statement –

‘Our website is temporarily unavailable while we carry out urgent precautionary maintenance.

We apologise for the inconvenience and are working to restore access as quickly and safely as possible.

If you need assistance, please contact the Council by telephone:

• Working hours: 01708 434343 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
• Out of hours: 01708 433999 (Weekends, 5pm to 9am)

Thank you for your patience.’

By Editor on 21st October 2026   /   News   /   Leave a comment