For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Emerson Park area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Please note that as of 5pm on Friday 22 May, the planned road closures relating to the We ARE FSTVL are being shown on the website. These are obviously no longer applicable, due... read more →

Please remember that due to the Bank Holiday, all rubbish and green bin collection days next week are one day later. If your collection is missed, whether it is a whole street or a single household, you can report it online to Havering council after 5pm on the day it... read more →

The Government has published guidance for businesses on working safely during the coronavirus pandemic. They may also be of interest to anyone who visits commercial premises, whether shops, factories or any other type of business. To view the Government website, use this link. 1. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment... read more →

Earlier this week we published details of how to make a cloth face covering. This was in response to new Government advice on the use of face coverings (available via this link ). For those who use disposable gloves and face masks, the following advice has been given regarding disposal... read more →

Local Residents’ Association (RA) councillors previously lobbied for the reopening of the Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre, which successfully resulted in it opening again on 11 May. However, at present large vans, trailers and commercial waste are not being accepted, effectively meaning that no trade waste is allowed onto the site.... read more →

The latest Government advice on wearing face coverings during the present pandemic, states that they should be worn on public transport and in shops. However, manufactured surgical masks and respirators, such as those pictured below, should not be purchased, so that stocks do not run out for those who need... read more →

Havering Council has advised that with the easing of restrictions by the Government, they have opened the council run tennis courts and fishing lakes in Havering. This includes the tennis courts in Haynes Park. The following social distancing rules still apply in all parks and open spaces - Stay at... read more →

Yesterday we published details of the questions that the Residents’ groups had submitted to the latest online briefing of members that Havering Council currently holds every Wednesday evening. Below are the questions and answers given by the authority. Unfortunately, we are unable to publish all answers due to confidentiality restrictions. Residents’ Group... read more →

Today (14 May) is national Stroke Awareness Day. To support the campaign we have published a summary of the NHS advice below. For full details see the NHS website. A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut... read more →

During the current health emergency, Havering Council are holding an online briefing every Wednesday evening for all elected local councillors. Prior to this meeting each political group are able to submit two questions. The questions submitted by the three Residents' groups for the meeting on Wednesday 13 May are listed... read more →

The Government has published a list of frequently asked questions in relation to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, giving guidance on the new rules applicable from 11 May 2020. The guidance can be accessed via this link.

Detective Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman, the East Area Police BCU Commander, has sent a letter to local police Safer Neighbourhood Board and Independent Advisory Group chairs, detailing measures that the police will be taking to reduce violent crime across Havering, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham. The full letter can be... read more →