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

The Metropolitan Police has launched its annual appeal for the public to donate Christmas presents to thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children across London. Working with the charity The Childhood Trust, Met ‘elves’ will deliver the presents funded by the public to children who might otherwise go without, in time... read more →

Transport for London (Tfl) are currently reviewing taxi (black cab) fares and tariffs in London and are asking for views views on whether they should increase taxi fares to help taxi drivers cover their operating costs. They are considering five possible options for fares and tariffs as part of the review.... 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 22 - 28 November 2022 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Cllr Ray Morgon, the Leader of Havering Council, has released a statement regarding Havering Council's views on the confirmation that the London Mayor has decided to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. Cllr Morgon writes -  'We are very disappointed to... read more →

Recorded music programmes take place on a regular basis in the main meeting room on the first floor at Hornchurch Library. The next one will be held on Wednesday 14 December 2022 between at 2-4pm. Titled 'A Program of Seasonal Music and Readings', it will be a traditional yuletide programme, containing... read more →

A recent public meeting attended by the local Police, Cllr Ray Morgon (Leader of Havering Council), Emerson Park Ward Councillors Laurance Garrard and David Godwin and around 200 Emerson Park residents, heard them voice concerns about the recent increase in criminal activity in the area. To deal with this, a... 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 15 – 21 November 2022 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The next Full Council Meeting in Havering will take place from 7.30pm tonight (Wednesday 23 November 2022). As usual, it will be broadcast live via the council's webcast. To see the Agenda Reports Pack and view the meeting online, see the Havering Council 23 Nov 22 weblink.

Local councillors have been asked to publicise Havering Council's Empty Homes Project, which is helping to locate empty properties and bring them back into use. These can be in any condition, as the council have various options to make them viable housing again. Havering residents are encouraged to let the... read more →

New Dimension Choir, a friendly community choir based in Havering, are performing their Christmas Concert at three local venues, including All Saints Church, Ardleigh Green Road on Sunday 04 December 2022. For further details see their website newdimensionchoir.com or the poster below -

The 2022 Hornchurch Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on will be held from 2- 5pm on Saturday 19 November. Please come along and enjoy this popular free event that celebrates the start of the Christmas season in Hornchurch.