Following pressure from the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors, Havering Council have persuaded the East London Waste Authority to re-open the Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre from Monday 11 May. The centre will be open from 7.30am-5.45pm seven days a week. To access the site you will need... read more →

As part of the Government's measures to support businesses and individuals during the current health emergency, they announced in April that there would be a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). Further details have now been released and the HMRC are starting to contact customers who may be eligible for the scheme.... read more →

The Government have launched a website for people to apply for a coronavirus (COVID-19) test. The website details who can apply for a test, what it involves and when to apply. You can access the Government website via – www.gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test .

Havering Council have now restarted green bin garden waste collections. For current subscribers, the collection days should be as per the published calendar. Due to the extra amount of waste currently being collected and the number of times the collection lorries are having to be emptied each day, it is... read more →

Price comparison company Comparethemarket.com have published a British Broadband Index, based on figures supplied by Ofcom. This shows that Havering broadband users had an average speed of 75.8 Mbps in 2019, an increase of 16.4 Mbps from the previous year. The figures show that Havering are ranked joint 8th of... read more →

The Residents' Association of Emerson Park have taken the decision to publish an online only version of The Bulletin again this month (May 2020). This follows a similar decision in April. We regret having to take this action but the ongoing lockdown and the need of many of our volunteer... read more →

As many people will know, Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre was closed to the public at the start of the current coronavirus lockdown. Local Residents' Association councillors have been pushing for it to be re-opened as soon as possible, to allow people to legally dispose of larger items of waste and... read more →

The Government's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a suspicious email reporting service to allow people to report e-mails that they believe are bogus or phishing scams. To report a suspicious e-mail simply forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk . Once the NCSC have received your e-mail they will investigate to confirm... read more →

The NHS have issued a special message regarding childhood illnesses/injuries and when to seek medical help. This follows national concern that there can sometimes be confusion over when to seek advice during the current coronavirus pandemic. The message leaflet can be viewed or downloaded via this link.

The Government has created a new 'Skills Toolkit' offering free online courses on Digital Skills and Numeracy Skills, to help boost job prospects for those undertaking the training. The website can be accessed via this link.

Havering Council have put up signage at the entrances to the borough's parks detailing guidance for park users during the current health crisis. The guidelines are listed below - Keep moving and don't block paths. Don't congregate in groups. Keep a 2 metre distance at all times from anyone not... read more →