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News, candidates, campaigns, results and analysis relating to local council elections in the London Borough of Havering.
The Havering Daily is hosting a live online hustings on 15 April at 7pm, featuring representatives from local political parties to address community questions. This forum will focus on key local issues, allowing residents to engage and gain insights to aid their voting decisions. Questions can be submitted in advance.
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The Romford MP has hit out after being locked out of his constituency office at Margaret Thatcher House, calling the move “spiteful and irresponsible.”
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As East Havering Data Centre consultation draws to a close on Tuesday April 7th, Green Party Chair Mark Whiley has criticised developers that he says are carving up Green Belt across the East End and South Essex. Today he writes:
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A Green Party candidate in Romford has withdrawn from the upcoming local elections following reports of alleged antisemitic comments, prompting reaction from political opponents and the party itself.
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With local elections taking place across London on 7 May, and the pre-election period now begun, local London Cycling Campaign group
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Following a recent article in the Havering Daily by Green Party’s Mark Whiley, the Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP writes:
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The Conservative Party’s Chairman, Kevin Hollinrake MP, visited Romford Conservatives last night to officially launch the party’s local election campaign in Havering.
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In an unprecedented coordinated effort, community groups across the London Borough of Havering have issued a joint statement raising urgent concerns over Green Belt erosion, declining local amenity, and planning transparency, calling on councillors and election candidates to take action.
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A well-attended and discussion-packed environmental hustings held at Fairkytes Arts Centre last night brought together local politicians, campaigners and residents to debate the future of a cleaner, greener Havering.
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Havering Green Party have launched their “Change for the Better” campaign for the May 7th local elections, fielding candidates with a strong mix of experience, local knowledge and community commitment in every council seat.
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As Havering prepares for local elections on Thursday 7 May, the borough faces one of the most uncertain and politically charged contests in its history.
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Romford witnessed a significant political moment yesterday, as Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament for Romford, declared “today marks a new era for Romford” while standing alongside his party leader Nigel Farage during a visit to the town.
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Councillors are broadly categorised as Political, Career, or Community Councillors, each with unique priorities. Understanding these distinctions aids residents in interpreting decision-making and appreciating the significance of transparency and community engagement in local governance.
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Councillor Keith Prince’s defection to Reform UK has sparked speculation about potential shifts among Conservative councillors in Havering. This may reshape the borough’s political landscape, impacting the upcoming elections as Reform UK gains visibility among dissatisfied right-leaning voters.
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The Upminster by-election is to be held next week. The Havering Daily has reached out to all the candidates standing,
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The Upminster by-election is to be held next week. The Havering Daily has reached out to all the candidates standing,
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The Upminster by-election is to be held next week. The Havering Daily has reached out to all the candidates standing,
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Upminster By-Election: Candidate Responses Coming Tomorrow!
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The Havering Daily is running a list of the different candidates across Havering in preparation for the local elections on
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The Havering Daily is running a list of the different candidates across Havering in preparation for the local elections on
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