News for the community, by the community.
London-wide news and developments with relevance or potential consequences for Havering residents.
The newly proposed English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, announced on Tuesday, promises to hand sweeping new powers to metro mayors and regional authorities.
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n many organisations where morale is low, the performance of its workforce invariably takes a downward turn. There can be little doubt that morale in the Met has massively suffered during recent years and taken that sharp downward turn in the light of recent events. There is much that is unsettling rank and file officers at present
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Families who have lost loved ones to knife crime deserve compassion and support — yet too often, they are ignored, even by churches, says Chris Lambrianou.
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Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament for Romford, has issued a strong statement in response to the latest immigration statistics, describing them as “nothing short of shocking and deeply alarming.”
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Funeral Experts.com aims to transform bereavement support in the UK with a new East London headquarters, creating 100 jobs. The free service saves families money, strengthens NHS capacity, and protects local funeral directors from corporate pressures, enhancing transparency and support.
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“I am appalled that some local authorities across the country are reportedly removing Union Jack and Cross of St. George flags from lampposts and public spaces, even though these have been paid for and proudly raised by local residents in their own communities,” Mr. Rosindell said
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Residents across Havering are continuously looking over their shoulder for the next planning application and the loss of more green space. Greenbelt we know is under threat now and our wildlife is being wiped out.
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A Scotland Yard firearms officer could be sacked almost a decade after shooting dead Jermaine Baker during an attempted prison break. The IOPC have now directed the Met Police to hold gross misconduct proceedings against the officer.
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A petition has been launched calling for the scrapping of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, a piece of legislation that puts developers before nature.
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Councillor Susan Hall AM, Leader of City Hall Conservatives, joined Councillor Keith Prince AM in Hornchurch last week, for the launch of new safer streets campaign aimed at giving retailers and residents a voice.
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“Police do nothing” – it’s a phrase often thrown around when crimes go unreported or when people feel justice hasn’t been served. Many see reporting a crime as a waste of time, believing the police simply won’t act. But perhaps it’s time we change the scenario and take a step back – say, 20 years ago in London.
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Eleven hours without a lunch break would you put yourself through that? The answer is simple is police officers do it every day.
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We have been badly let down by all governments. The British people are now angry and have lost patience. A radical change is needed. Our country is running out of time to sort this mess out!”
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Havering locals have sent a clear message to developers and the government : our allotments are not up for grabs.
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t’s been nearly seven years since Courtney Barrett launched Binning Knives Saves Lives, and in that time, his work has made a deep and undeniable impact. Over 1,300 knives were taken off the streets through his community-led amnesty campaign, and awareness was spread nationwide. But despite his tireless efforts, Courtney and the grieving families he represents have been consistently ignored—most notably by those in authority in London.
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Havering’s Time 107.5, the local radio station, broadcasts its final show today, ending 22 years of community-focused programming and local engagement before rebranding to Nation Radio London.
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“Knife crime is rising — and no one wants to talk about why children are carrying weapons.”
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London and Knife crime. The figures show knife crime has increased across London, not just increased but soared up by 60%.
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenager was stabbed in Newham in a ‘horrific attack’.
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On 7th September, Havering will test the Emergency Alerts system at 3pm. Residents will receive a 10-second siren alert on compatible devices, confirming it’s a test, with no action needed.
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