News for the community, by the community.
Margaret Mullane, Dagenham and Rainham MP, pointed to the latest local unemployment numbers to show the scale of the task facing the new Labour Government.
Transport for London have revived their plans to scrap the 347 bus service which runs throughout the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency. Now the local MP Julia Lopez is once again calling for residents’ feedback on the proposals.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham Margaret Mullane is urging those of pensionable age, who may be entitled to Pension Credit, to ensure they are in receipt of it so that they can continue to receive the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Imagine you’re a single mother of two, you’ve been forced out of your home by a landlord who is selling up. You go to the council for help and they find you accommodation. “I’m sorry”, you’re told, “We’ve only got a space in a hotel for now, and it’ll be a few miles down the road”.
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As the new Labour government casts doubt over transport projects across the country, Julia Lopez MP has written to the new Transport Secretary asking her to commit to the renovation of the Gallows Corner flyover or risk safety and major road disruption.
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Post Office operators in Dagenham and Rainham have been urged by the local Member of Parliament Margaret Mullane to share their experiences of working with the Post Office, providing crucial evidence for the Inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
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Councillor Judith Holt is calling for apologies from Councillor Ray Morgon- Leader of Havering Council and Councillor Paul Middleton -Cabinet Member for Digital, Transformation and Customer Services for their “insensitivity and disrespect” when speaking to her at the Full Council Meeting on Wednesday evening.
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The level of scrutiny applied to Havering Council’s policies was branded “appalling” by frustrated councillors.
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Councillor Gillian Ford addresses Havering Council’s art collection, consisting of 18,500 pieces, including various forms of artwork and historical items. The Tax Payers Alliance’s FOI request is critiqued for lack of clarity.
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Labour Councillors for Beam Park ward and a representative from Margaret Mullane’s office, have met with council officials to discuss road safety.
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Wennington Village Green attained official Village Green status on July 20th, recognising its importance to the community. This status ensures preservation from development, commemorated by local councillors and celebrated by the community. The achievement represents collective dedication and promises future enhancements and community initiatives.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane has responded to requests for action to protect pedestrians using Rainham Road in Elm Park.
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Havering Council has approved two financial improvement plans, but some councillors are concerned they have not been properly scrutinised.
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There is no appetite for Labour in Romford, and now more than ever, it is my duty to project the views and values of our community in the House of Commons and challenge Mr Starmer’s plan for the United Kingdom.”
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Disillusioned by the system that is rigged against democracy, a significant portion of us voted for real change; rejecting media pressure to vote tactically as opposed to splitting the vote for either of the main two parties.
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Beam Park councillors Trevor McKeever and Matt Stanton hit out Havering council for failing to solve endless issues at New Green.
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My first pledge is working to end the fires at Launders Lane, which have plagued the community for many years and have threatened the health of people across Rainham’-Margaret Mullane MP.
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On Saturday, 13th July, Fleet Close Play Area in Cranham became the first of five community greens to receive Village Green status, a result of the Havering Residents Association’s commitment to safeguarding green spaces. This milestone protects the area from future development and was marked by a ceremony attended by key community members and residents, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
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Beam Park Councillors Trevor Mckeever and Matt Stanton have written to their new Member of Parliament, Margaret Mullane MP, to congratulate her on her election victory, and to pass on the priorities of local residents to their parliamentary representative.
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These two local Labour parties have lacked the integrity and the will to champion public health, clean air, disabled children’s rights and more. It is their politically-driven choices that have potentially lost them seats at the parliamentary table here in Havering.
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