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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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Councillor Keith Prince has committed to “standing up” for Havering and Redbridge after securing another term on the Greater London Authority.
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Yesterday, 7 May, Julia Lopez MP who has been campaigning for the refurbishment of Gallows Corner, received the news that the Transport Minister had approved a £57million scheme for its redevelopment.
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Politics needs to clean up its reputation when it comes to finances. Scandal after scandal has shown that. From MPs using campaign funds to “pay bad men” through to a lack of transparency around pay and expenses.
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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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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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Conservative London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall went on walkabout through Romford on Friday meeting many local residents and guaranteeing to remove the outer ULEZ expansion from day one. The Conservative candidate was joined by the Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell and GLA Havering and Redbridge Member Keith Prince.
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Under the Mayor of London’s tenure, crime has skyrocketed, leaving communities like Romford vulnerable and unsafe. A recent crime wave in Gidea Park and a stabbing in Romford have created an atmosphere of fear that I am not prepared to tolerate in Romford.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell yesterday, Thursday 11 April unveiled a special statue of his murdered friend and fellow MP Sir David Amess on the Southend seafront.
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At a meeting of all Councillors, on 27 March, Councillor David Taylor called for Havering Council to take a more “considered” approach to parking enforcement.
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The flag of England belongs to the people of England! No update is required to the Cross of St George!’ were the angry words of Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament for Romford
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Shopkeepers and local residents in Park Lane in Hornchurch are celebrating after the restoration of the free first-30 minutes parking outside the shopping parade halfway along their road.
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In his impassioned question to the Prime Minister, Mr Rosindell highlighted the dissatisfaction felt by the people of Romford towards Mayor Khan’s governance and advocated for greater independence for traditional boroughs like Havering.
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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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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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Mr Rosindell got straight back to business after a two year absence, asking the Prime Minister when he was going to put in action a plant to stop illegal immigration and also asked Mr Sunak if he would come and meet the patriotic people of Romford for a visit.
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The recent spate of stabbings across Havering and Barking and Dagenham is the number one issue blighting our community
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Hornchurch and Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has welcomed the launch of the government’s Pharmacy First programme in Havering on a visit to Well Pharmacy in Harold Wood.
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Andrew Rosindell MP has once again voiced his concerns about the deteriorating state of the Gallows Corner junction and flyover in Romford.
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I stand with the people of Romford who expect our government to do whatever is necessary to control our borders, stop the boats and impose a new regime that will end, once and for all, the open door policy on immigration which is leading to the crisis our nation is now facing.
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