The Havering Daily is starting a new series of fortnightly podcasts speaking to key people in the London Borough of Havering about important and current issues.
Let us know your views and thoughts and who you would like us to interview and why.
Episode 20 – Paul McClenaghan, LFB Borough Commander – The Wennington Fires
The Havering Daily speaks with Paul McClenaghan, LFB Borough Commander for Havering about the recent fires that caused devastation in Wennington Village.
Episode 19 – Simon Ford discusses ongoing parking issues in Harold Hill.
The Havering Daily podcast speaks with Havering business owner, Simon Ford about the ongoing parking issues in Harold Hill.
Episode 18 – Keith Prince AM discusses plans to extend ULEZ to Havering
The Havering Daily podcast speaks with GLA Assembly Member Keith Prince about plans to extend the ultra-low emission zone as far as Havering.
Episode 17 – Jon Cruddas MP discusses PTSD in Policing and Beam Park Station
The Havering Daily podcast speaks with Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas about emergency services staff who are living with PTSD and the latest news regarding the Beam Park Station.
Episode 16 – Angelina Leatherbarrow – Poverty in Havering
The Havering Daily speaks with Angelina Leatherbarrow (Romford Labour Party), about poverty in the borough.
Episode 15 – Havering Climate Coalition
The Havering Daily speak with Gina Must from Havering XR, Ruth Kettle-FrisbyIan from Romford Quakers and Pirie from Havering Friends of the Earth, about the Havering Climate Coalition.
Episode 14 – Cllr. Graham Williamson (South Hornchurch)
This week the Havering Daily talks with Cllr. Graham Williamson of South Hornchurch ward about the ongoing issues with Beam Park and how overdevelopment is affecting Havering.
Episode 13 – Sergeant Kiki Ogunsanya from the Met Police.
This week the Havering daily has interviewed Sergeant Kiki Ogunsanya from the Met Police who talks to us about her career as a police sergeant.
Episode 12 – Cllr. Ray Morgon and Jeff Stafford from Havering Cyclists
This week the Havering daily has interviewed Cllr. Ray Morgon and Jeff Stafford from Havering Cyclists about Havering Councils Climate Action Plan
Episode 11 – Julia Lopez, MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
This week the Havering daily has interviewed Julia Lopez, MP for Hornchurch and Upminster about the Lower Thames Crossing.
Episode 10 – Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the opposition – H.R.A – Havering Residents Association
This week the Havering daily has interviewed Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of the opposition about Havering’s high housing targets and the lack of infrastructure.
Episode 9 – Sue Ospreay
This week the Havering daily has interviewed Rainham community champion Sue Ospreay. We talk to Sue about her aim to put Rainham on the man and her amazing work in the community.
Episode 8 – Judith Holt, Chairman of the Romford Conservative Party
This week the Havering Daily has interviewed Councillor Judith Holt, Chairman of the Romford Conservative Party.
Episode 7 – Times Bestselling Author, Kimberley Chambers
The Havering Daily speaks with Times bestselling author, Kimberley Chambers about her latest book called The Family Man.
Episode 6 – Councillor Gillian Ford, Chair of H.R.A – Havering Residents Association
The Havering Daily speaks with Councillor Gillian Ford, Chair of Havering’s Residents’ Association (H.R.A) about who the H.R.A are and what to expect if they take over the council after next years elections.
Episode 5 – Angelina Leatherbarrow – Leader of the Romford Labour Party
The Havering Daily speaks with Angelina Leatherbarrow, leader of the Romford Labour Party, about the challenges she faces being an outspoken and opinionated personality in the borough.
Episode 4 – Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham
The Havering Daily podcast looks at overdevelopment in the borough. Our reporter Francesca has spoken with the Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas about the building on the borough’s green spaces and the endless flats being built in Havering and how they are affecting our community.
Episode 3 – Detective Chief Superintendent Stephan Clayman – Met Police commander for Havering, Barking and Dagenham, and Redbridge
In this week’s podcast, our reporter Francesca has interviewed East Area Commander Detective Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman on the challenges his police officers face on a daily basis.
Episode 2 – Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford
We interview Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford about whether Havering should remain part of the GLA.
Episode 1 – Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Damian White
We interview Councillor Damian White, Havering’s Leader of the Council, about the Covid pandemic and how it has affected Havering.