Havering Council has launched an online consultation, to let residents give their views on the council's budget setting savings proposals for the financial year 2021/22. It also gives people the chance to highlight what sections of the council's financial responsibilities they value most and what they would reduce spending on,... read more →

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

The District Line will again be closed between Upminster and Tower Hill this Saturday and Sunday (28 and 29 November). Replacement bus service DL8 will be running between Upminster and Barking. There will also be no Hammersmith and City Line running between Barking and Hammersmith on the same days. For... read more →

The Government has published guidance on the new tier system that will be in place from 02 December 2020, to control the current coronavirus pandemic. This guidance does not give information on which tier any specific area will be in, as this will be decided later. However, it will act... read more →

As revealed in our previous posts on the problems that have been occurring in and around Havering College's Ardleigh Green Campus, an online public meeting has been arranged by the college for residents and businesses concerned about the anti-social behaviour. The meeting will be held on Zoom, from 6.30-7.30pm this... read more →

Whilst many people have the occasional bonfire to dispose of garden rubbish, repeated bonfires or burning items which give off noxious fumes can be a nuisance. Whilst Havering Council discourage bonfires, they are not banned. However, they give the following advice - Only garden waste should be burnt - definitely... read more →

As part of the Home Office Prevent anti-terrorism campaign, a new Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) website has been launched, to give advice to people who are worried that someone close to them is expressing extreme views or hatred, which could lead them to harming themselves or others. The website address... read more →

TfL have announced that the District Line will be closed between Upminster and Tower Hill this Saturday and Sunday (21 and 22 November). Replacement bus service DL8 will be running between Upminster and Barking. There will also be no Hammersmith and City Line running between Barking and Hammersmith on the... read more →

Havering Cyclists have produced a guide to quiet routes, using less busy roads, to encourage both cyclists and walkers to get out and about. During the summer months there was a noticeable increase in cycling around our streets. Although the weather now is less attractive, it is still something that... read more →

Following our recent post, concerning incidents of disorder and intimidation around Havering College's Ardleigh Green Campus, a senior local police officer briefed councillors last night (17 November 2020) on measures that are being taken to deal with the issues. There have been a number of arrests and other ongoing investigations... read more →

Havering Council have an emergency fund, the Havering Emergency Assistance Scheme, which can assist people who are most in financial need. This can include help with paying heating bills and providing essential goods and food. There are a number of other ways that Havering can provide assistance and help, which... read more →

The Brookside Theatre in Romford have asked us to highlight their forthcoming production of the Wizard of Oz. We are delighted to do so, but the its staging is obviously subject to any coronavirus restrictions in place at the time. 'Britain’s Got Talent star, Becky O’Brien is to take on... read more →