Crucial Mosque Meeting To Be Held As Residents Voice Serious Concerns Over Romford Plans.
An important meeting is set to take place later this month as plans for a new mosque in Romford reach a critical point.
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Housing
CUTTING DOWN OUR VITAL CIL!
Cllr. Graham Williamson warns that the Labour Government’s ‘Homes for London’ proposals could severely cut the Community Infrastructure Levy, costing Havering millions. This move may undermine local infrastructure and exacerbate residents’ concerns while prioritising rapid home-building over financial support for councils.
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Havering’s wildlife crisis exposed as nature quietly disappears.
Havering, one of London’s greenest boroughs, is facing a growing but often overlooked crisis as wildlife numbers decline and natural habitats come under increasing pressure.
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Goodbye Greenbelt – Hello ‘Greenwash’, Say Campaigners
Yesterday, Councillor Graham Williamson authored an article in the Havering Daily entitled, ‘Creating a Greener Future: The Ecology Park and Visitor Centre at East Havering’.
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Legal Fights and Resident Anger Havering’s Planning Issues Intensify
t has been a difficult week across Havering, with a series of high profile planning issues dominating headlines and sparking fresh concern among residents.
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Special Report: 374 Nights in One Month -The Shocking Scale of Homelessness in Havering and the Charity Offering Hope.
Homelessness across Havering is reaching deeply concerning levels, with new figures highlighting the growing scale of the crisis and the increasing pressure on local support services.
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“Not Supported” Elm Park Worship Leader Speaks Out Against Large Romford Mosque Plans.
A man who has been running a place of worship in Elm Park has hit out at plans to build a large mosque in the centre of Romford, warning it would inevitably increase congestion and risk creating unnecessary tension in the wider community.
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Havering Council Awards Major Electrical Contract.
A major new programme of electrical works is now underway across Havering’s housing stock, as AJS begins a long term contract with Havering Council.
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Battle for Havering’s Green Belt Begins as Residents Unite to Save It!
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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Have Your Say on Havering’s Historic Conservation Areas.
Havering Council is inviting residents to give their views on updated Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans (CAAMPs) for three of the borough’s historic areas: Langtons, RAF Hornchurch, and Havering-atte-Bower.
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Green Campaigners Challenge Leaders at Important Havering Environmental Hustings.
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 Council Responds to ‘Misinformation’ Amid Church Road Planning Dispute.
Havering Council Responds to ‘Misinformation’ Amid Church Road Planning Dispute.
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Havering Council New Housing Adjustment Introduced After Working Residents Risked Losing Priority.
Havering Council has made changes to its housing allocation scheme after identifying an issue that could have affected some residents who are in work.
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Council strongly opposes Government’s proposed London Emergency Housing Package
Havering Council strongly opposes the Government’s proposed London Emergency Housing Package, arguing it would harm local infrastructure and democracy. The measures threaten essential funding and centralise planning powers, ultimately compromising accountability and community needs.
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Who Decides if the Land Is Green Belt Or If It Should Be Reclassified As Grey Belt and What It Means for Havering?
Green Belt land in England, including around London, is protected to stop towns and cities from sprawling into the countryside
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‘People Want Change’-Greens Offer Change for the Better And Will Contest every seat in May.
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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Who Will Take Control? Havering Faces Its Most Unpredictable Election Yet.
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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“Havering’s Countryside Under Attack” — Green Belt Being Rebranded ‘Grey Belt’ as Wildlife Faces Permanent Loss.
The creeping rebranding of protected green spaces as so-called “grey belt” land is raising growing concern among residents and environmental campaigners, who warn that the move risks opening the door to widespread development on areas once considered untouchable.
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Private Landlords Must Get Licensed or Face Action From Havering Council.
Havering Council is set to introduce new licensing schemes for privately rented homes starting Wednesday 18 March 2026. The measures aim to improve housing standards, protect tenants, and support responsible landlords across the borough.
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Bulldozers Move In as Nine New Homes Planned Near Harold Wood Station.
Demolition work at the Peel Way site in Harold Wood is set to begin in early February 2026, paving the way for new family homes in the area.
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