Why Havering Council Supporting Zane’s Law Is A Victory For Our Children.
Havering Council has ‘reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and environmental protection by supporting the national Zane’s Law campaign’.
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Campaigns
Developers can wait for democratic elections and rigorous scrutiny.
As environmental campaigners met to discuss the potential harms and inappropriate development faced by Havering, Green Party campaigner Mark Whiley calls on councillors to not rush timelines or consultations ahead of next year’s elections.
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Seriously Thinking Of Buying An E-Scooter?
A truck came to Romford Police Station this week to collect all these E-Scooters which have been seized by local officers and stored in the short term at the station.
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Trick or Treat! Havering Promises a Spooktacular Halloween for All Ages.
Havering is in line for a very spooktacular Halloween this year — and the borough is ready to celebrate in style!
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Havering residents say NO to any building on Green Belt land.
An overwhelming majority of Havering residents have made their views clear — they do not want to see the borough’s Green Belt built on.
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Mayor’s Merit Award: Honoring Local Crochet Contributors
Three members of the community have been recognised with the Mayor’s Merit Award for their outstanding contributions to the Palliative
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Havering Mayor launches the British Legion Poppy Appeal at The Mercury Shopping Centre
On Thursday 23 October, the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was officially launched at The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. Crowds gathered to hear moving speeches from Havering Mayor, Councillor Sue Ospreay, marking the beginning of this year’s remembrance campaign.
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Exclusive: ‘Don’t cry — it upsets the defendant’-Families of knife crime victims told.
Bereaved mothers have spoken of the harrowing experience of being told not to cry or show emotion during court proceedings for their children’s killers — because it might “upset” the defendant.
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Join the Fight to Save Havering’s Green Belt — Residents Urged to Attend Public Meeting.
Havering residents are being urged to join a public Zoom meeting at 12.30pm on Friday, 24 October, to hear about the growing number of developments threatening our precious green belt land.
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Introducing Havering London And Its First Season ‘A Good Life’- A new Cultural Strategy For The Borough.
Havering London yesterday launched its first season, Havering Calling!, in a special event at the beautifully restored Tithe Barn in Upminster, setting in motion a series of ten projects that will begin to reshape the borough’s cultural landscape.
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“Litter-Picking, Party-Swapping and Point-Scoring: Havering’s Election Circus Returns”.
Councillors swapping parties, attacking each other online and, of course, the very predictable community litter pick, it can only mean one thing. Yes, it’s that time again… local elections are on the horizon.
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Has Havering’s Green and Pleasant Land Become Grey and Concrete?
Havering is facing an endless list of battles and right at the top sits the fight to save its green spaces. As one of London’s outer boroughs, Havering has long been known for its countryside feel, its open fields, and its unique mix of town and country life. But for how much longer?
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“Wildlife, Homes, and Havering’s Green Belt Under Siege From Mega M25 Plan”.
Moto Hospitality Limited wants to build two huge motorway service areas (MSAs) just north of junction 28 of the M25, but for local residents, this plan represents far more than just traffic and tarmac. It is yet another slice of Green Belt under threat, more concrete poured over fields and wildlife, and a devastating loss of the precious open space that separates our communities.
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Havering Bereaved Mothers To Join Anti Knife Crime Campaigners For Special Event Outside City Hall.
Havering mothers who have lost their sons to knife crime will join anti knife crime campaigner Courtney Barrett and Chris Lambrianou outside City Hall on Saturday 25 October.
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Havering Labour Tackle Residents Association On Anti Idling Across The Borough.
Following the unanimous decision by Havering Council to endorse a Labour proposal for an anti-idling campaign at the council meeting in July, St Albans Councillor Jane Keane quite reasonably asked what progress the administration had made towards this.
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London Youth Games Help Improve Youth Social Intergration.
Our objectives are to, improve youth and community social integration, ensuring sport is a fundamental right for all, and to deliver sport experiences that improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Our report sets out our progress for these objectives.
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‘Together For Havering SEND Children’s and Carers Rights’-Parent Carers To Attend London Rally.
Only with appropriate support can all children thrive in an ableist education system – one that simply isn’t designed to meaningfully include all children.
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Commemorating The 85th Anniversary With A Battle Of Britain Exhibition In Havering.
This September commemorates the 85th Anniversary of one of Britain’s greatest victories against the Nazi regime in WW2, when the country was threatened by invasion.
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Exclusive: London Churches Turn Their Backs On Knife Crime Families, Says Former Gangster Chris Lambrianou.
Families who have lost loved ones to knife crime deserve compassion and support — yet too often, they are ignored, even by churches, says Chris Lambrianou.
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Are We Losing Our Green And Pleasant Land Status?
If you are concerned about the loss of green space here in Havering, then spare a thought for the people of Somerset, who are now fighting to save an ancient hedgerow in Ilminster that has stood for centuries.
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