Havering makes the grade.
On National Secondary Offer Day (1 March 2024) – 3,388 applications for pupils were received, over 50 more than last year, all of whom have been offered a school place.
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The relentless pace of young adult life in London has taken a toll on the mental well-being of millions of Londoners.
Amidst the vibrancy of London’s streets and grandeur of its cultural scene, London is apparent with opportunity and excitement. Yet, underneath, a silent struggle brews amongst its young residents.
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‘By taking out this ‘loan’, Havering is entering into a generational debt’.
At Havering’s budget meeting, on Wednesday 28 January, Councillors were informed that the government is ‘minded to approve’ Havering’s request for what is known as a Capitalisation Directive (CD).
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Have Havering Conservatives turned their back on Romford?
At the recent Budget meeting, Romford Conservatives opposed the town’s improvement despite residents’ concerns about the market and crime. The Romford Masterplan aims to enhance the town, attracting investment and creating a better environment. Additionally, the Conservatives challenged the SEND budget proposals, drawing criticism for playing politics with a sensitive matter.
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Join the Harold Hill Wombles for Romford Market Litter Pick in Support of Keep Britain Tidy!
Join Harold Hill Wombles on March 16 at 11 am to clean up South Street and Romford Market Place.
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Services under threat despite council tax rises.
Labour Councillors, as part of the Boroughs Joint Administration, spoke in favour of its proposed budget despite reservations over the £54m capitalisation/loan facility approved by Government Ministers and the necessity to cut services and increase charges.
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Labour PPC works with Havering Council to repair issues at Rainham Village.
Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham has given her thanks to Havering Council for responding quickly to an issue in Rainham Village.
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Havering approve their ‘most difficult’ budget in Council history.
Havering Council has approved the 2024/2025 budget.This has been labelled the most difficult budget in the Council’s history, after the Government confirmed it was minded to grant an in principle approval for the Council’s Capitalisation Direction.
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Havering Chief Executive announces Dept for Levelling Up has notified council that a £54 million Capitalisation loan could be issued.
n a recent council meeting aimed at approving the new budget for 2024/2025, significant decisions were made that could impact various sectors within the community.
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Harold Hill residents leave angry message for Havering Council-‘Shame on you!’
‘Shame on you!’ was written all across the building hoardings. Once that was removed by the council, a new message was then left -‘Stop building on our green spaces.’
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Havering Council Licensing Team go out into the borough to stop local retailers selling knives to young people.
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards teams have been out across the borough to prevent local retailers selling knives and other age-restricted goods to young people aged under 18.
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Dagenham and Rainham Labour representatives welcome news that action is finally being taken on scandalously high building insurance costs forced on leaseholders.
I have been trying to provide advice and support for so many leaseholder families in Dagenham and Rainham due to what looks like blatant profiteering by some insurance companies.
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Leave Romford as it is? That’s not what the residents want.
Conservatives and East Havering Residents Association support keeping Romford as is, but H.R.A wants to implement safety and economic measures. Both sides disagree on the town’s future development.
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St Albans Ward Councillor calls on Havering Council to ‘Come Clean’ on car parks.
Councillor Judith Holt is calling on Havering Council to come clean on their responsibility to keep tidy the car parks on the ring-road in Romford.
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Havering Resident’s Association Commitment to Improving Children’s Services
Havering Council say they are dedicated to improving children’s services, addressing challenges with determination and seeking support for funding and progress.
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Havering’s Children’s Services rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.
The Ofsted inspectors found that Havering’s Children’s Services, which had previously been rated as ‘Good’ in 2018, has deteriorated over a number of years and have now been judged to be ‘Inadequate’.
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Rainham residents reach out to Labour PPC following repair issues needed on Stirling Close.
‘It took a little while but I am really pleased to say a Housing Estates Officer recently visited Stirling Close and carried out an inspection of the area.’
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Havering’s new SEND school building gets under way.
“We have seen the number of children needing special needs support grow over the years and it is important that they can attend a school within their own borough. Not only does this make it more accessible educationally, it is the social benefits it can bring for the child and families.”
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Havering Council set to use compulsory purchase powers to push forward a £451m regeneration scheme in Romford Town Centre.
Havering Council is planning to use compulsory purchase powers to push forward with a £451m regeneration scheme in Romford town centre.
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Councillor steps up to support resident receiving enforcement notices despite being a victim of fraud-‘This whole affair is causing much distress to my resident and his family.’
A Romford resident has received numerous parking tickets addressed to his home but with a totally different and unknown name.
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