Havering Cohesion Summit

Get ready to connect, learn, and celebrate unity at the Havering Cohesion Summit!

Join us for the Havering Cohesion Summit, a key opportunity to bring together community leaders, volunteers, faith representatives, and residents to strengthen cohesion across our borough. This summit will explore practical ways to foster inclusion, tackle challenges, and build partnerships.

Agenda Highlights

• 5:00 PM – Networking & food provided by the Havering Interfaith Forum (Committee Room 3a & b)
• 6:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction by the Leader of the Council (Council Chamber)
• 6:05 PM – Young Persons’ Introduction
• 6:10 PM – Community Involvement, Activism & Participation
  Speaker: Shelley Hart, Havering Volunteer Centre
• 6:25 PM – Interfaith Forum
  Speaker: Sidra Naeem
• 6:40 PM – Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Cohesion
  Speaker: Manzurul Islam
• 7:00 PM – Break
• 7:15 PM – Community Policing & Local Partnerships for Safer Streets
  Speaker: Acting Chief Inspector Charlie Routley
• 7:30 PM – Youth Voice & Empowerment
  Speaker: Palmela Witter
• 7:45 PM – Panel Discussion: How Do We Make Sure We Have a Cohesive Borough?
• 8:15 PM – Closing Remarks by the Leader of the Council

Why Attend?

• Network with community leaders and residents
• Gain insights into local initiatives and partnerships
• Participate in discussions shaping Havering’s future cohesion strategy

Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation that matters!