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Havering libraries facing closure as council launch library strategy.
Havering residents are being asked to have their say on the borough’s new library strategy – which includes plans to close four libraries.
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Residents anger at lack of apology from council despite wrongly issuing parking fines to entire car park.
It was their error! Where is their apology?They are quick to take your money, but not quick to apologise. It feels like they are are doing me the favour, when it was their mistake.”
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Digital Reef and London Borough of Havering make progress on proposed data centre.
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She had been advised to stay in her property until the end which she did and was then left standing in council officers with her family and possessions and no where to go.
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Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham Margaret Mullane and her team have been active in Rainham identifying and reporting unsightly rubbish dumped at two locations in Upminster Road South.
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Plans for Havering Council to sell off car parks and pursue new housing projects have stalled after councillors criticised its lack of certainty.
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Havering Council has formally agreed to protect and designate five new green spaces as Village Greens, preserving them for future generations. These sites include Gooshays, Harold Hill; New Zealand Way, Rainham; Wennington Green, Wennington Village; west of Taunton Road, Harold Hill; and Fleet Close Play Site, Upminster. Councillor Graham Williamson affirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding valuable green spaces.
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Residents of Rainham near the junction of Lambs Lane South, Ingrebourne Road and Wennington Road received some good news last week.
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Dean Cooper, a Collier Row resident has launched a petition to have speeding restrictions put into place on Mount Pleasant Road following endless daily speeding
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Havering SEND community are dissatisfied with Mr Ford’s reiteration that ‘Havering has a good understanding of the areas for improvement’; this is not in the spirit of the questions, which focused on empathy and accountability.
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Three councillors, representing different wards in Havering, have shifted their allegiance from the Conservative Party to the Havering Residents Association. In a joint statement to residents, they emphasized their commitment to serving the community’s interests over party politics. They expressed a desire for continued support as they work towards building a stronger community.
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The deadline for businesses to submit their entry to the Havering Small Business Awards closes at 5pm on Friday 3 May.
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In a statement following the smashing of windows at Havering Town Hall, Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, condemned the “mindless vandalism” at Havering Town Hall.
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Havering police have launched an investigation after the Town Hall in Romford was vandalised. Windows were smashed and damaged was done to the building.
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The windows on the ground floor were put through, and left wide open. Blinds from inside the building have been removed and are strewn all over the nearby flowers.
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In a surprising shift, three Tory councillors in Havering have joined The Havering Residents Association, altering the political landscape. Their move, following a previous defection, brings the HRA’s total to 25 councillors. This change affects the balance of power in the Havering Council, positioning the HRA as a more competitive force. The realignment reflects evolving political dynamics in the area.
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On Wednesday morning, parents in Collier Row were shocked to see a parking warden issue tickets on three school coaches waiting to take the children on an outing for the day.
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The Havering Small Business Awards for 2023/24 are now open for nominations, with a new format aimed at attracting more businesses. Nominations are extended to five weeks, allowing businesses to select the award they deserve. The awards cover various categories and culminate in an awards evening in September 2024. Follow #HaveringSBA for updates.
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Romford’s Labour Councillor, Jane Keane welcomes the efforts that Havering Council are making to consult with residents on the forthcoming Romford Masterplan.
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Mercury Holdings Ltd, owned entirely by Havering Council, has put forward proposals to transform Keswick Avenue in Hornchurch into a residential area.
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