Residents Fear Another Summer Of Smoke And Fires In Rainham
In light of further delays projected recently by Havering Council (while it was led by the previous administration, Havering Residents
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Fresh Start for Rainham as Residents Help Shape New Response After Landfill Fire Fears
Rainham residents have helped kickstart a fresh, community-led approach to tackling long-running landfill fire concerns at a special workshop held on Friday 27 March.
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Has A Solution to The Launders Lane Fires Been Found? Margaret Mullane MP Backs Decision To Help Create Respite For Rainham Residents.
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane, MP, has strongly backed the decision to press ahead with a system to significantly reduce the risk of underground fires at Arnolds Field Launders Lane.
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Much Loved Rainham Couple Leave Havering After “Life Threatening” Launders Lane Ordeal.
A Rainham couple who have lived in their home for more than fifty years have made what Kathy calls “an important yet for Shaun and I, sad announcement” as they prepare to leave Havering for good. Their decision comes after years of battling the ongoing issues at Launders Lane and what Kathy describes as the night that almost cost her life.
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“‘Residents Have Suffered Far Too Long’ – MP Demands Action on Rainham Fires.
Residents of Rainham continue to suffer from the ongoing fires at Launders Lane, and urgent action is needed to bring
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Rainham Residents Hit Out: ‘Stop Fobbing Us Off-We Have The Right To Live.’
After years of smoke, sickness and sleepless nights, Rainham residents have finally been heard.
Havering Council has now ruled that Arnold’s Field on Launders Lane is officially “contaminated land” — a landmark moment in a battle that has left an entire community fighting for its health and peace of mind.
Launders Lane Still Burning As Residents Left High And Dry.
Arnolds Field is “still smoking away” according to Rainham residents, who continue to be left high and dry as Havering Council drags its heels on their new
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“Go and Live Next to It”: Rainham Residents Voice Fears Over Health Risks From Ongoing Fires
Residents in Rainham say they are suffering from stinging eyes and breathing difficulties as fires linked to the Launders Lane site continue to pollute their community. They claim their health, safety, and well-being are being ignored.
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“Why Has It Taken So Long?” Rainham Residents Demand Answers Over Land Contamination Concerns.
Frustrated residents are once again voicing their anger at Havering Council and the landowner over the ongoing issue of potential land contamination at Launders Lane, claiming health and safety are not being put first.
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Substantial Works To Stop The Horrors Of The Launders Lane Fires Could Take Seven Years.
Arnolds Field, in Launders Lane, has caught fire more than 100 times since 2019, sending potentially harmful smoke into people’s homes. Residents nearby have reported suffering from stinging eyes and constant coughing, and now keep their windows closed.
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‘Havering Council Stop Dragging Your Heels Over Launders Lane’-Petition Handed In Demanding Action over ‘Rainham Volcano’.
Havering Council is dragging its heels over the new decision on whether or not what is being dubbed in the national press, the ‘Rainham Volcano’, is finally to be designated as contaminated land.
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Dagenham And Rainham MP Secures Important Legacy Landfill Study In Parliament.
In light of the ongoing issues at Launders Lane, Rainham, earlier this year Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, put in a request to the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology (POST) to commission a piece of research into the impact of legacy landfill on communities and the environment. The application was successful, and POST are now seeking contributions to provide study evidence.
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Grass Fires Impact Havering And Dagenham Homes Once Again As Families Flee The Flames.
As the heat continues to rise, so does the fire risk across Havering and Dagenham. Two major grass fires yesterday sent families fleeing, threatened homes, and once again devastated local wildlife.
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EXCLUSIVE: “I Nearly Died”- Rainham Resident Hospitalised as Fires Continue to Plague Community
As summer arrives, so too does the all-too-familiar sound of sirens racing through Rainham. Fire engines on blue lights have become a near-daily sight for local residents, responding yet again to fires around Launders Lane and other hotspots. However, for one Rainham resident, could these fires have contributed to her hospitalisation?
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What Next For Rainham? Residents Choke As Summer begins.
As the summer officially began on Saturday 21 June, bringing with it the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching a sweltering 34°C, most people were out enjoying the sunshine. But for the residents of Rainham, this time of year only brings dread. While others bask in the sun, those living near the notorious Launders Lane landfill site are bracing for yet another season of toxic, choking fumes that seep into their homes and lungs.
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‘Launders Lane Steering Group Has Been Telling The Council For Three Years About The Serious Impact This Site Is Having-A High Court Judge Has Now Validated This.’
“Please Havering Council-for all our sake’s use these court findings proactively, give urgent attention to this very critical matter, the residents and their children’s lives depend on it.”
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Exclusive: Residents In Rainham Living Near Launders Lane Toxic Landfill Hit Out: ‘We Have Serious Concerns Over The Number Of Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer.’
It’s like living in a Chernobyl fall out zone. Enough talk, time for action now.”
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Havering Campaigner To Speak About Launders Lane At Zane’s Law Summit In Westminster: ‘Make Toxic Landfills Safe’
Today, Wednesday 11 June at the Houses of Parliament, Havering campaigner Ruth Kettle-Frisby will join, politicians, trade unions and legal representatives who are coming together with a single purpose: to place the ticking time bomb of contaminated land and water centre-stage and address the urgent task of drawing up legislation to make UK environmental protections fit for purpose.
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Choking Smoke and Frustration: Launders Lane Fires Return as Locals Brace for Another Summer of Misery
Despite the gloomy and unseasonable weather, summer is technically here — and with it, the all-too-familiar nightmare for Rainham residents: the return of the Launders Lane fires.
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“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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