‘Residents Will Confirm That The Water Supply Was Shut Down Outside Of Agreed Hours Leaving Them In Limbo Without Water’.

Ward councillors for Beam Park that covers the Orchard Village estate, have been working tirelessly to help resolve the ongoing water issues residents living on the estate have faced. Councillors Trevor McKeever and Matthew Stanton have been working with residents living on the estate since the issues began. Residents have faced water supply problems, including being left without water for 24 hours.

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Three libraries up for closure due to financial crisis

Havering Council has recommended closing three libraries—Harold Wood, South Hornchurch, and Gidea Park—due to financial strains. This decision follows public consultation and aims to save £288,000 annually. The closures reflect low usage and the need for substantial investments. Alternative services may be explored, but cannot replace statutory library provisions.

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Beam Park Councillors Call On TfL To Agree Traffic Light Changes At Problem Junction.

Following another road traffic collision at the Marsh Way junction with New Road, Beam Park Councillors Trevor Mckeever and Matt Stanton have written to the Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, to ask that approval be given as soon as possible for alterations to the traffic lights.

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Beam Park Councillors Have Additional Lighting Placed Following Residents Concerns.

Beam Park Labour Councillors Trevor McKeever and Matthew Stanton have been listening to local residents regarding lighting and safety issues in the ward and their concerns over certain areas. Following their intervention, Havering Council has now added additional lighting.

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Spreading Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Meal

The Mardyke Community Centre in Rainham hosted its annual Christmas meal for older residents, supported by Wanis International Foods and Hawkins Butchers. The event emphasized community spirit, with volunteers and local organisations contributing to its success, fostering joy and togetherness.

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Much Loved Rainham Community Centre Manager Nominated For Freedom Of The Borough.

Beam Park Labour Councillors Trevor McKeever and Matthew Stanton were pleased to nominate Lesley Blowers, the manager of the Mardyke Community Centre, for the Freedom of the Borough, which was ratified yesterday evening,Wednesday 4th December.

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Mardyke Community Centre celebrates annual Christmas lights switch-on

The Mardyke Community Centre hosted its annual Christmas tree lights switch-on event, uniting locals for festive celebrations, featuring the Newtons Primary School Choir, appearances from The Grinch, and the official light switch-on by MP Margaret Mullane.

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