“Despite THREE 999 Calls, No One Came”: Wennington Residents Outraged as Police ‘Lack of Resources’ Leaves No One To Cover Scrambler Bike Chaos.

Fed-up Wennington locals are demanding urgent action over groups of scrambler bike riders tearing up local fields every Sunday afternoon, disturbing wildlife, residents, and even risking fire beneath pylons.

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‘It should never have been the case that the Community Infrastructure Levy be imposed on homes that are being rebuilt following a disaster such as that of the Wennington Village fire.’

Following the devastating wildfire that destroyed 17 homes in Wennington Village during the July 2022 heatwave, the home owners suffered insult to their injury when they discovered that Havering Council, in following the then Tory Government’s rules, were required to impose a Community Infrastructure Levy payment when the houses were rebuilt.

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Havering Council Faces Legal Challenge Over Pollution Concerns and deeming the land at Launders Lane ‘non toxic’.

Havering Council faces legal scrutiny over pollution management at Launders Lane, prompted by resident Ruth Kettle-Frisby. Concerns about methane, toxic chemicals, and potential health risks have arisen. The court’s decision could mandate reassessment of environmental safety and remediation actions.

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Wennington Village Green Achieves Official Village Green Status

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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Five green spaces across Havering preserved as Village Greens.

Havering Council has formally agreed to protect and designate five new green spaces as Village Greens, preserving them for future generations. These sites include Gooshays, Harold Hill; New Zealand Way, Rainham; Wennington Green, Wennington Village; west of Taunton Road, Harold Hill; and Fleet Close Play Site, Upminster. Councillor Graham Williamson affirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding valuable green spaces.

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