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Retail businesses in Hornchurch Town Centre like others up and down the country is under pressure from changing shopping habits i.e. online purchasing, a tightening of belts and the ever-present curse of shoplifting. The last thing we need would be a proliferation of shops closing.
Plans for almost 500 new homes in Havering are due to be approved this week, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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Proposals for the redevelopment of the former Debenhams site at Swan Walk and Market Place, in Romford have been drafted and will be shown to residents over the weekend at a public consultation. The prominent town centre location lies within the Romford Conservation Area and forms part of the council’s broader regeneration objectives for the area.
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As a councillor, I’ve always believed that some of the best ideas come from the community. That belief was reaffirmed last week where stakeholders from across the community gathered for a vibrant and inspiring Design Workshop focused on Romford Market’s future.
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While the recent article by Cllr Taylor raises important points about development, it overlooks some critical facts and ongoing efforts by Havering Council.
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There’s been a lot of discussion recently about high-rise developments across Havering, particularly in Romford, and the impact on the borough’s character so I feel it’s important that residents understand the facts about how these decisions are made — and who is truly responsible.
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Havering is a borough with a rich past and a passionate community—but increasingly, it feels like we’re being left at the very edge of London’s progress.
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Plans for almost 140 new homes in Havering have been submitted as part of a wide-ranging regeneration scheme.
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Councillor Paul McGeary, Cabinet Lead for Housing and Property and Gooshays Ward Councillor, later joined by Cllr Keith Darvill and Cllr Mandy Anderson, recently visited the construction site at the new Family Welcome Centre in Harold Hill, as part of the ‘Meet the Builder’ session with local residents hosted by council contractor, Bugler Developments Ltd
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Disused land off Chippenham Road has been earmarked for four apartment blocks, offering a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
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Havering Council is planning to use compulsory purchase powers to push forward with a £451m regeneration scheme in Romford town centre.
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Labour PPC calls for an inclusive regeneration system.
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Havering Council and Wates have issued a statement informing residents that they have currently stopped construction work on the Waterloo
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Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor Cameron Geddes, today responds the recent Jon Cruddas article in the Havering
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Havering Council and Wates Residential are celebrating four years since contracts were signed and work began to regenerate 12 council
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William Pike House and Thomas England House, Romford’s first tower blocks, are being demolished to make way for a new
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Residents and business owners in Harold Hill are being encouraged to share their views on proposed plans for Farnham and
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Four local businesses have been awarded contracts to supply construction materials and services by joint venture partners, Havering Council and
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The construction phase on the first site of one of the biggest regeneration projects in London has begun. Havering Council
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Plans have been approved on the second site of a £1 billion housing regeneration scheme in London, marking a significant
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