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Julia Lopez MP calls for the return of Maternity Continuity of Care to get better pregnancy support across the borough.
Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has called for the return of the Maternity Continuity of Care model so local mums-to-be get better support in pregnancy.
Local Businesses celebrate Havering Council’s Small Business Awards.
The Havering Small Business Awards continue to be a highlight for the borough, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among the local business community.
Hornchurch and Upminster MP calls on new government to reverses cruel plan to cut winter fuel payments to 17,000 constituents.
The Hornchurch and Upminster MP Julia Lopez is calling on the government to reverse its plan to remove the Winter Fuel Payments to around 17,000 pensioners in her constituency.
Five year action plan launched by Havering Council to tackle substance misuse.
Alcohol-related deaths in Havering have increased in the last five years, showing Havering residents at 36.7 per 100,000 of the population higher than the London average of 33.4 per 100,000.
Romford masterplan expected to be approved after years of delay as Romford Civic Society call the delay a “scandal”.
The ‘Romford masterplan,’ commissioned in 2017, sets out the council’s 20-year vision to boost the east London town.
Romford BID invests in undercover bikes for Romford Town Centre Team.
Use of these bikes when we are patrolling in plain clothes will give us the ability to respond to calls faster and will put us a far better position to stop and apprehend criminals. Crime in our Town Centre will not be tolerated and anyone committing crimes against local people,
Labour representatives meet with Deputy Mayor for Transport to push for Beam Park Station.
Margaret Mullane Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham together with Beam Park councillors, Matt Stanton and Trevor Mckeever, met the London Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, on 6 September to maintain the pressure for the delivery of the station and to check on progress.
Havering’s Character Study published.
Havering’s Character Study, a key component in the refresh of the Local Plan adopted in 2021, has been published.
The hugely emotive anniversary of the 7th of October approaches as police public order planners prepare themselves.
Like Groundhog Day, central London witnessed the familiar sight of a pro-Palestinian protest which, on this occasion, concluded with speeches close to the Israeli Embassy.
Appeal for Donated Wool to Support Knitted Hearts Initiative
Residents of Barking, Dagenham, and Havering are being asked to donate wool for a heartwarming initiative to create comforting items for Queen's Hospital. The knitting group at Eastern Avenue Baptist Church is actively supporting this project, seeking donations of used wool to make knitted hearts an...
‘Our pensioners deserve better’-Romford MP’s scathing criticism of Labour government.
Our pensioners deserve better, and I will continue to stand up for them. This cruel decision must be reversed, and those who have contributed so much to society must be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.”
13 year old arrested after being found with two knives as police investigate attempted robbery.
The incident happened at 15:49 hours on Monday 9th September, when police were called to a report of an attempted knifepoint robbery.
Dagenham and Rainham MP calls for urgent action to clear drains as flooding starts across the area.
I have called on Havering to clear the gullies in the carriageway as a matter of urgency and also
Hornchurch councillors join forces with Havering Green Streets to help plant flowers on local high street.
Last Friday Councillors Christine Smith, John Wood, and Bryan Vincent joined forces with volunteers from Havering Green Streets to plant in the council white concrete planters along Billet Lane and High Street Hornchurch.
Romford run curry kit family recognised as one of the most exciting firms in the uk!
Gidea Park family run company Tastesmiths, founded by Romford residents, has been named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign.
‘We have spent so much time campaigning, begging those in authority to help us put a stop to knife crime. Nobody does.’
"I don't think anything will change. Unless they understand the pain a family feels losing a child to knife crime, which they don't, then nothing will be done."
Firefighters tackle Romford car blaze.
Firefighters have tackled a car blaze this afternoon on South Street in Romford.
Councillors Urge Residents to Use Official Channels, Not Social Media, for Reporting Issues
In Havering, councillors are active on social media but emphasize that it is not an effective way to log concerns. They urge residents to use official channels for reporting issues to ensure proper recording and resolution. Councillors provide various contact options for residents to submit their co...
Havering Police host fantastic ‘Our Harold Hill’ community fun day.
The day saw endless fun packed activities such as face painting, boxing thanks to Box Up Crime and a special Met Police Boxing champion, police horses, police dogs, firearms officers, traffic officers, bomb disposal officers, and even a special fly by from the police helicopter team!
Queen’s Hospital Receives Special Bereavement Blankets for Families
Queen's Hospital Adult Critical Care Unit in Romford received pairs of matching bereavement blankets, crafted by Sew London Project CIC. The initiative, led by Kemi Awonubi-Oloyede, received support from volunteers and donors, aiming to provide comfort to grieving families. For contributions, contac...