With reference to the current planning application (ref. P0285.21) by the New City College (Ardleigh Green Campus), we have had it confirmed by Havering Council's Planning Department that the application has been 'called-in' and it will therefore go before one of the council's planning committees for a decision as to... read more →

The next Full Council Meeting will take place this Wednesday (24 March), starting at 7.30pm. The meeting, which is being held virtually, will be broadcast live via a video link. To view the Agenda reports pack and watch the meeting, visit the Full Council 24 March link. You can also... read more →

Last week, the government announced a doubling of Safer Streets funding, to provide additional public CCTV and lighting to various locations across the country. Following the announcement, Residents' Association councillors asked council officials whether Havering had bid for any of the original funding and were told that the borough had... read more →

Havering Council have recently announced their road and footway weed control schedule for 2021. Each area is treated four times a year but exact dates are dependant on weather conditions. The weeds normally die off around three weeks after treatment and should then be cleared away by the regular street... read more →

Although most people pay for their Council Tax by Direct Debit, via the internet or by phone, we recently received an enquiry asking whether Havering Council still accept payments by cheque. We contacted the council, who confirmed that for both Council Tax and Garden Waste Collection (green bin) subscriptions, they... read more →

Transport for London (TfL) have advised that the Upminster-Emerson Park-Romford ‘push and pull’ rail line will be closed on Sunday 14 March. For details of services and planned closures visit the TfL Status Updates webpage.

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

Havering Council's Director of Public Health, Mark Ansell, and the Director of Adult Social Care and Health, Barbara Nicholls, have released a message regarding visiting care homes in Havering, now that restrictions have finally started to ease. We have reproduced it in full below - 'We recognise how hard it... read more →

On Saturday 05 March, Residents' Association Councillor Gillian Ford was contacted by local residents in the Emerson Park Ward, regarding unexpected tree felling and land clearance opposite their homes in Copthorne Gardens. As representatives of the local area, RAEP members, David Godwin and Laurance Garrard visited the site and saw... read more →

The New City College (Ardleigh Green Campus) have applied for planning permission (ref. P0285.21) for the following development, which will be funded through GLA grants and land disposal - Revised access arrangements Relocation of the existing car park New cycle sheds Demolition of Block P Landscaping, including low level lighting in... read more →

The number of different ways that fraudsters try to con people out of money or personal information, increases all of the time. Whilst we could not hope to list all of them, one that has been in circulation lately involves the potential victim receiving an SMS message on their mobile... read more →