### [2026-05-8](/feed/2026/05/8/index.md)

##### 2026 United Kingdom local elections
# Reform UK take full control of Havering London Borough Council, making it the first Reform-run council in Greater London. 




### Sources:

1. [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/havering-council-election-results-reform-b2972880.html)

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