News for the community, by the community.
he monies required to deliver services that the Council by law has to deliver, has been steadily cut by the Government, meaning that for the last two years, Havering has been put in the perverse position of borrowing from them simply to survive.
The Hornchurch and Upminster Member of Parliament, Julia Lopez has spoken on the latest news of the much needed refurbishment of the Gallows Corner flyover.
Read more
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane, has been contacted by the Asda Foundation with news that grants are available for local groups that support young people.
Read more
London Councils says boroughs in the capital will be left grappling with a funding shortfall of at least £500m in the coming year (2025-26), with Havering being one of the council’s struggling.
Read more
Unfortunately, we find ourselves in an even worse position than last year which will mean some more difficult and painful decisions to come.
Read more
Havering Council’s budget for the coming year barely scraped through after opposition councillors rallied to oppose it.
Read more
Havering Council was able to pass a balanced budget after the Labour Government agreed to a ‘capitalisation order’, effectively a line of credit extended by the government.
Read more
At last night’s full council meeting at the Town Hall in Romford, Havering Conservatives led by Deputy Leader Councillor Dilip Patel. put forward their budget.
Read more
Hornchurch and Upminster MP-Julia Lopez has been instrumental in the receiving of the latest Exceptional Funding Support for Havering Council.
Read more
Carol and Rob Baker from the Beam Park HRA Team discovered a 12-inch flick knife while cleaning a children’s play area, highlighting community safety. They collected numerous bags of litter, emphasizing the need to protect public spaces.
Read more
Councillors Trevor McKeever and Matt Stanton organised a Jobs and Skills fair at the Mardyke Community Centre on Tuesday 18 February.
Read more
On February 15, Sue Watson, John Robinson, and Councillor Matt Stanton participated in a sponsored walk to raise money for SANDS, a charity supporting families affected by baby loss, with community involvement.
Read more
Margaret Mullane the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham has joined with the General Secretary of USDAW, the shop workers’
Read more
Councillor David Taylor has initiated a petition for improved safety in Havering’s parks following discussions on antisocial behavior. He stresses concerns over attacks on vulnerable individuals and advocates for measures like CCTV and locked gates. Despite challenges with the administration’s responses, Taylor remains committed to enhancing park safety for all residents.
Read more
Councillor Gillian Ford refutes Conservative Councillor David Taylor’s claims about library closures, clarifying that financial necessity drives decisions and emphasizing the need for collaborative solutions amidst budget cuts.
Read more
Another major drain on Havering’s finances is the ever-growing precept paid to the Mayor of London. Outer London boroughs like ours contribute significantly to City Hall’s budget but receive little in return.
Read more
Havering Council has announced the closure of three libraries due to budget constraints and high maintenance costs, despite community opposition. Deputy Leader Cllr. Gillian Ford explained the necessity for these cuts to ensure the sustainability of remaining libraries. Plans for alternative community uses for closed sites are under consideration.
Read more
Margaret is no stranger to work. As the office manager to the previous Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas, she knows her way around parliamentary and local case work.
Read more
While we acknowledge the tough financial context, brought on by a failure of the Conservative and Labour governments to address local government finance, we believe that viable multi-use options exist to repair, or rebuild and maintain our libraries.
Read more
Elm Park Ward councillors Barry Mugglestone, Stephanie Nunn and Julie Wilkes spent two and a half hours tidying up Elm Park town centre on Thursday 30 January.
Read more