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Havering’s Political Shake-Up: Residents Associations Become Official Opposition After Election Losses.
The dust has now settled following Havering’s local elections, and the political landscape inside the Town Hall has dramatically changed
Officers from the Beam Park, Rainham and Wennington and South Hornchurch ward teams joined forces at Tesco Rainham on Saturday
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Havering Council has designated Cherry Tree Lane and Havering Well Garden as Village Greens, increasing the total to 14. This provides robust legal protection against development, reflecting the community’s commitment to preserving valued green spaces for future generations.
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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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A new free community choir launches in Havering this February, welcoming participants of all abilities. Rehearsals start on 5 February, culminating in two concerts in March, emphasising connection and enjoyment over perfection.
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The Greater London Assembly Member for Havering and Redbridge- Keith Prince has once again raised serious concerns over the future of the long promised Beam Park Station after quizzing the Mayor of London at City Hall.
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News from Havering Labour Councillors. At the meeting of Overview and Scrutiny Board on Thursday 8th January, a cross-party committee
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The Mardyke Community Centre hosted its annual Christmas lunch, bringing together over 60 elderly residents for a festive celebration. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, live performances, and camaraderie, showcasing the center’s commitment to combating isolation and fostering community spirit.
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Beam Park’s first school, Park Primary Academy, has officially opened as part of the ambitious Beam Park residential scheme delivered by Vistry via its Countryside Partnerships brand and L&Q. The school is operated by Partnership Learning, a multi-academy trust overseeing 20 primary, secondary and special schools across London boroughs including Havering and Barking & Dagenham.
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Parents whose children attend a South Hornchurch nursery have slammed what they call a “shocking and divisive” plan to introduce a new charging structure — one they say creates a two-tier system among children.
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Residents of Beam Park ward participated in a free health and wellbeing event at Mardyke Community Centre on September 9. The session offered services like blood pressure checks and advice on wellbeing, fostering community engagement and support. Future events are planned.
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Carol and Rob Baker of Beam Park Havering Residents Association Team have spent the last two days enjoying the free community youth engagement at the new Beam Park Development on the A1306, provided by Newark Youth London.
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Residents living near Newton’s Corner in Rainham, were delighted last weekend as the much loved patch of green near their homes, was officially granted Village Green status.
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Carol and Rob Baker, two local Beam Park Residents and members of the Havering Residents Association, have urged housing association Clarion, to trim back a large tree in a children’s play area on Passive Way following concerns from paren
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Residents of Beam Park Ward are frustrated by mounting rubbish and lack of accountability from responsible parties. Advocates Carol and Rob Baker highlight the community’s unity as they demand better living standards and prompt action from landlords.
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South Hornchurch and Beam Park Safer Neighbourhood officers yesterday, 9 July, removed large quantities of counterfeit vapes and tobacco from a shop in the area.
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Nowhere is this more apparent than the Fordview Industrial Estate, directly opposite the Beam Park development and the yet to be built station. Vacant units, towering weeds, and piles of rubbish have been reported to the Council without any real change.
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Residents living on the Beam Park housing estate in Rainham, have hit out at housing provider L&Q following proposed changes to their parking. Residents complained to the housing association alongside their two local councillors-Trevor McKeever and Matthew Stanton who intervened to support their residents.
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Residents in Bromley, in south London, attacked proposals for a 22-metre high 5G mast that were submitted in January.
They said the proximity of the monopole to their homes “raises serious concerns regarding the potential long-term health effects associated with continuous exposure to electromagnetic radiation, mainly for children”.
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Residents shocked as builders access public parkland from private property, destroy trees and shrubs, and drive diggers along footpaths where children play.
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