We have been contacted by a local resident, who received a call from someone saying they were representing an energy company, but, when challenged, the person would not provide his name and company details etc. In the current climate, where there are problems with energy suppliers going out of business,... read more →

Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 14 – 20 September 2021 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Emerson Park area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .

Recently, we have been informed of a number of times where vehicles have been seen to have their number plates covered up when parking on yellow lines etc., in an attempt to avoid getting a parking ticket. This particularly appears to be the case outside some homes where building work... read more →

Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 07 - 13 September 2021 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The East London Waste Authority (ELWA), to which Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Newham are members, is currently conducting a public consultation on its Draft Joint Strategy for East London's Resources and Waste (2027-2057). The draft strategy sets out how partner authorities will preserve resources by minimising waste, promoting... read more →

Havering Council has launched a new virtual parking permit system for online applications, meaning that a paper permit will not need to be displayed in the vehicle concerned. Parking enforcement officers will be able to identify virtual parking permits by using a number plate scanner. There will still be an option... read more →

Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 31 August - 06 September 2021 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

As part of most Full Council Meetings, Elected Members (councillors) are allowed to submit written questions to the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members. Invariably, the questions come from Opposition councillors. The questions are answered during the meeting and a single supplementary (follow-up) question is then allowed. These questions... read more →

The Havering Mind Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 12 September 2021, around roads in Rainham, Upminster and Hornchurch. Havering Council have announced road closures in Park Farm Road, Berwick Pond Road and part of Hacton Lane between 9 and 11.30am, with diversion routes being set up. This is likely... read more →

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued updated advice on choosing passwords for online accounts. Previously, it has been recommended that a series of random characters would provide the best protection but they are now advising that three random words should be used instead. The NCSC technical director Dr... read more →

Havering Council are currently conducting a public survey, prior to introducing a street trading policy. They want to hear from local businesses and residents about what the policy should include, so that they can help create a safe environment for businesses to trade outside on the street, while preventing crime... read more →