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“We Were Elected as Conservatives and We Will Remain Conservatives,” Say Romford Councillors.
Two Romford Conservative councillors have reaffirmed their loyalty to the Conservative Party, making clear their commitment to the residents who elected them and the principles they were chosen to represent.
Following the recent resurfacing of Frederick Road, Beam Park Councillors Trevor Mckeever and Matt Stanton acted on residents concerns at the condition of the footpaths in their part of Frederick Road and asked to meet an officer from Havering’s Highways department on site, which took place on Monday 16th February.
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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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Yesterday, Monday 5 January, police officers and Elm Park ward councillors were out in the town centre speaking directly to retailers about the growing impact of shoplifting and a serious recent assault on a local business.
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Wanis International Foods hosted a Christmas Bonanza event, attracting local leaders and business owners. The occasion featured tastings, product showcases, and live entertainment, fostering community engagement while addressing retail challenges and ensuring festive support for independent traders.
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Councillors are broadly categorised as Political, Career, or Community Councillors, each with unique priorities. Understanding these distinctions aids residents in interpreting decision-making and appreciating the significance of transparency and community engagement in local governance.
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A Conservative Councillor and Candidate have criticised Havering Council’s laissez-faire attitude to the safety of manhole covers on its pavements.
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Local councillors Trevor Mckeever and Matt Stanton are proud to announce a Job Fair atMardyke Community Centreon Friday, 27th October, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, aimed at supporting residents in navigating the current employment climate and accessing new opportunities.
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Emerson Park Ward Councillor David Godwin has spoken out strongly against the government’s proposed plans for digital ID cards.
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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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Havering Volunteer Centre, which receives around £56,000 of support from Havering Council yearly, enables the Council to save millions of pounds by fulfilling many duties and roles, some of which are statutory, and others which help the Council to avoid more significant expenditure.
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Local Councillors joined staff from Clarion and the volunteers from the Mardyke Community Centre, Rainham to distribute food donated by the Felix Project on Monday 7 April.
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Havering Council “needs to take residents’ views into account” in its controversial plans for new housing in Romford, councillors said.
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Councillor Paul McGeary, Cabinet Lead for Housing and Property and local Gooshays Ward Councillor and Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Lead for Development and Regeneration, recently visited the construction site at the new Family Welcome Centre in Harold Hill to see the significant progress that has been made.
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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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Havering Council held an extraordinary council meeting on Wednesday 4 December, to honour distinguished members of the community, as well as current and former councillors, for their exceptional service to the borough.
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Following meetings with FCC and Havering staff on New Road, Beam Park, Labour Councillors are pleased to see improvements in the street cleansing service, but note that there is more to do.
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Beam Park Labour Councillors Trevor Mckeever and Matthew Stanton have contacted the NHS, following the closure of Elm Park Clinic, to call for the provision of blood test services at the Beam Park Medical Centre.
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We understand the need for budget cuts and the role government has played in forcing Havering into that position. However, to keep Romford going, we need to seize opportunities like this and find ways to do things differently.
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Despite the pleas of affected residents, local councillors, and the Member of Parliament, Housing Association L&Q have refused to prioritise the repair of two broken lifts in Duxbury House in the new Beam Park development.
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