Cabinet Agrees Better Care Fund Partnership And Reviews Council Finances
Havering’s Cabinet met on Wednesday evening to consider a number of significant reports covering adult social care, the Council’s financial position
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Harold Wood
Man Tragically Dies Following Incident at Harold Wood Station.
Emergency services were called to Harold Wood Station yesterday evening following a tragic incident in which a man sadly lost
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Is Upminster Regarded As Havering’s Most Desirable Place to Live?
From excellent schools and outstanding transport links, the much loved windmill, to a loved high street and easy access to
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Pedestrian Rushed To Hospital After Early Morning Collision In Harold Wood.
Emergency services rushed to Harold Wood this morning after a pedestrian was struck by a car on Station Road. Police
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‘People Want Change’-Greens Offer Change for the Better And Will Contest every seat in May.
Havering Green Party have launched their “Change for the Better” campaign for the May 7th local elections, fielding candidates with a strong mix of experience, local knowledge and community commitment in every council seat.
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Bulldozers Move In as Nine New Homes Planned Near Harold Wood Station.
Demolition work at the Peel Way site in Harold Wood is set to begin in early February 2026, paving the way for new family homes in the area.
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Teen Moped Thieves Nabbed Following Swift Work By Havering Police.
Officers from Havering Police Emergency Response team have arrested two 15 year old boys after they were caught riding a stolen moped in Harold Wood.
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HRA Councillors Demand Urgent Update on Gallows Corner Delays
Havering Residents Association councillors are urging Transport for London to provide a clear update on the prolonged closure of Gallows Corner, which has caused severe traffic disruption and economic impact. They demand transparency and a reopening timeline for affected residents and businesses.
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Residents call on MP to back campaign against M25 service station plans-as they ask how much more greenbelt will be lost?
More than 50 residents attended a meeting last week as part of an ongoing campaign to stop plans for two large motorway service stations being built on Green Belt land near the M25.
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Council To Implement new Residents’ Parking Scheme In Harold Wood To Reduce Commuter Congestion.
Havering Council will implement a new residents’ parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from commuters writes Sebastian Mann, local democracy reporter.
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Men’s Wellbeing Event Comes To Harold Wood With Patrick Regan OBE.
A special community event aimed at supporting men’s wellbeing will take place in Harold Wood on 27th September, with guest speaker Patrick Regan OBE.
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Havering Council Leader Happy For Residents To Fly Their Flags As Long As they Don’t Pose Health And Safety issues.
Residents living on Beehive Court In Harold Wood, were unhappy that the Cross of St George Flag they placed at their residential home, was removed by a council official, two weeks ago.
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Harold Wood Bus Fire-Youths Reported To Have Started Fire.
Passengers and locals have reported that the 256 bus fire is believed to have been started by a group of six youths who then left in a hurry through the back doors, forcing them open.
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BREAKING: Bus Catches Fire In Harold Wood.
A 256 bus on Gubbins Lane in Harold Wood has caught fire this evening.
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Havering Joint Task Forces Officers Crackdown On Burglary.
Officers from Havering Joint Task Force have been tackling burglars across the borough and have made significant arrests.
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Large Turn Out Of Residents Join In Public Meeting To Discuss New Proposals To Reopen Harold Wood Library As A Vibrant Hub Run By The Community.
On Tuesday 24 June, hundreds gathered in Harold Wood to discuss exciting new proposals to reopen the much loved Harold Wood library. The aim is to turn the hub into a community hub, led and run by residents who have formed the Harold Wood Foundation.
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Fight To Save Former Harold Wood Library From Developers As Community Hub Plans To Be Unveiled Tonight.
This evening, a crucial meeting will be taking place at St Peter’s Church in Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, as campaigners and local residents come together to fight for the future of the much-loved Harold Wood Library. Once a busy and well-used site, the library now sits closed—its future uncertain, as developers eye it up for yet more housing in the area.
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Man Arrested For Possession Of An offensive Weapon, Driving Without A Licence And No Insurance, After Deliberately Ramming A Police Vehicle In Harold wood.
A man has been arrested for theft of motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, possession of class B drugs, driving not in accordance with a license, driving with no insurance, possession of an offensive weapon and ramming a police vehicle.
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Havering Police Officers Demonstrate Incredible Bravery Tackling Violent Armed Male Who Had Injured Members Of The Public At Station.
Four Havering police officers have been praised after their heroic actions resulted in the arrest of a violent man at Harold Wood station in February last year.
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Harold Wood 9-year-old running mini-marathon for 5-year-old Tiptree friend with cerebral palsy
Nine-year-old Samuel Wood from Harold Wood is participating in a mini-marathon to raise funds for five-year-old Alexander Liggins, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, aiming to purchase an off-road wheelchair and therapy support.
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