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Rosindell Government
Havering In Your Area News Politics Romford 

Romford MP Slams Government for Ignoring Animals on British Roads And Calls for Urgent Action in Havering.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

The Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, who has long championed animal welfare, has called on the Government to address the forgotten issue of roadkill and animal safety on British roads. Since becoming a Member of Parliament, Mr Rosindell has worked tirelessly to protect animals, including leading the fight to ban live exports, a form of animal abuse. Now, he is urging the Government to think carefully about animals in its Road Safety Bill, a matter of particular concern in Havering.

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Conservatives Havering Council In Your Area News Politics Romford 

Operation Ed-Looking At Havering’s Finances And Why No Party Should Be Making Spending Promises Right Now.

Francesca Lilleystone , , , min read

Last week, we saw one of Havering’s Councillors imply that local Politicians are distracting residents and that no party is talking about what they will do with Havering’s finances from May 2026.Let’s be clear, May 2026 is in eight months’ time. Any Party or campaign making spending commitments in the current financial climate that Havering finds itself in is not just irresponsible, it is misleading.

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Barking & Dagenham Havering In Your Area News Politics Rainham Romford 

Havering MPs Take a Stand: All Vote Against Controversial Welfare Bill

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

As the government’s key Welfare Bill passed through Parliament last night, despite fierce backlash and a rebellion from within Labour ranks, communities like Havering are left wondering — what comes next? The Bill, which has sparked outrage for its potential to strip vital support from those most in need, was passed by 336 votes to 261.

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Andrew Rosindell
Havering In Your Area News Politics Romford 

Romford MP Asks Government Is This So Called Reset Deal A Surrender To The EU?-Andrew Rosindell Hits Out At Possible EU Re-Entry.

Francesca Lilleystone , , , min read

On 23 June 2016, 70% of my constituents in Romford voted to leave the European Union—as did the rest of the United Kingdom—yet this so-called EU reset is in fact a surrender of our hard-won Brexit freedoms.

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Andrew Rosindell
Conservatives In Your Area News Politics Romford 

Havering Has Been Short Changed For Decades Under Both Labour And Conservative Governments. I Will Continue To Fight For Havering To Receive The Funding And Autonomy It Rightfully Deserves.

Francesca Lilleystone , min read

Another major drain on Havering’s finances is the ever-growing precept paid to the Mayor of London. Outer London boroughs like ours contribute significantly to City Hall’s budget but receive little in return.

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Havering In Your Area News Politics Romford 

The Council’s previous decision to cease the Sunday Market earlier this year was a reluctant one, but was necessary to address the financial losses arising from the Sunday operation.

Francesca Lilleystone , , min read

As a broader issue, whilst some traders are disappointed about the loss of the Sunday Market, there was equally strong support from other traders to cease the Sunday operation as they felt it diluted their trading on the three regular market days.

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Havering Town Hall
Havering Havering Council Labour News Politics 

Labour Group working with officers to prepare amendments to the forthcoming budget, with the aim of preventing further vandalism of our services.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

Conservative austerity was a political choice, and this is also a choice, we will be seeking to put a comprehensive library service at the top of the political agenda, not an afterthought for a disengaged, and out of touch, minority Administration”.,

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David Taylor
Havering Housing In Your Area News Politics Romford 

‘We must lead with compassion’.

Francesca Lilleystone 2 Comments , , , min read

Imagine you’re a single mother of two, you’ve been forced out of your home by a landlord who is selling up. You go to the council for help and they find you accommodation. “I’m sorry”, you’re told, “We’ve only got a space in a hotel for now, and it’ll be a few miles down the road”. 

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