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We Can’t Breathe: Tempers Boil Over at Launders Lane Contamination Meeting.

Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment , , min read

On Tuesday evening at Rainham Library, Havering Council held a meeting to update local residents now that the land at Launders Lane has been officially deemed contaminated. The audience heard from Council Leader Ray Morgon, Chief Executive Andrew Blake Herbert, Public Health Director Mark Ansell Planning Director Helen Oakerbee. and a representative for the landowner. Residents listened to the work underway but what followed was an outpouring of deep frustration and despair.

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Video: Havering Council Hosts Groundbreaking Conference and Events to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

Havering Council marked a pivotal moment in its commitment to eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) by hosting a landmark conference and two historic firsts for the borough: a solidarity march and a flag raising ceremony. The events focused on the crucial role men must play in challenging inappropriate behaviour and promoting a culture of respect within the community.

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Substantial Works To Stop The Horrors Of The Launders Lane Fires Could Take Seven Years.

Francesca Lilleystone , , min read

Arnolds Field, in Launders Lane, has caught fire more than 100 times since 2019, sending potentially harmful smoke into people’s homes. Residents nearby have reported suffering from stinging eyes and constant coughing, and now keep their windows closed.

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Emergency Services Day – A Tribute to Our Local Heroes And A Chance To Say Thank You To All Those Who Risk Their Lives For us.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

Today marks Emergency Services Day, a moment to stop and thank the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Here in Havering, we are fortunate to have some of the most dedicated officers and firefighters across London—people who go above and beyond the call of duty every single day.

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Exclusive: Is Rainham The Most Dangerous Place To Breathe In Havering? How Opening A Window Is A Luxury.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

Most of us have read about the smoke-filled air across Rainham caused by the Launders Lane landfill site. But unless you live there, it’s hard to grasp the devastating impact it has on people’s everyday lives. The Havering Daily spoke with 70-year-old Pauline, who was diagnosed with COPD eight years ago, to hear first-hand what it’s like living just one mile from the site — where even opening a window can feel like a dangerous gamble.

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