Residents' Association councillors have been contacted on several occasions over the last couple of weeks about the increasing number of bonfires people are lighting in their gardens, both during the day and at night. Whilst under many circumstances bonfires are legally allowed, the sheer number that are being lit in... read more →

As part of their response to the coronavirus pandemic, Havering Council have launched the Havering Funding Program (HVP), which gives the opportunity for smaller charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and unregistered charity groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 of emergency funding to help them continue to deliver... read more →

The NHS 'Shield List' (formerly called the 'Vulnerable List') has been created to identify people who have a medical condition which makes them extremely vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19). These vulnerable householders may need deliveries of essential goods, such as food and medicine. Our local 'Shield List' has been received by Havering... read more →

With guidance from the Government regularly evolving, people may be unsure how to protect themselves and their community as best they can. This is especially true for those living with cancer who, alongside their friends and families, will want to take extra care to reduce their risks. Cancer Research UK... read more →

Havering Council have produced a 'Good to Know' booklet giving useful information for households and businesses. This will be delivered to all households in the near future. As well as being an easy reference point for everyone, the booklet is intended to provide vital information to people who do not... read more →

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, South Essex Crematorium and Upminster Cemetery have been closed to the public until further notice. The Tea Room is also closed. In line with Government guidelines on social distancing and the impact of Covid-19, all cremation services, chapel services and graveside services are currently... read more →

Havering Council's Chief Executive has approved a range of emergency economic development services in relation to the Coronavirus Pandemic and its impact on the Havering Economy. The measures are summarised below. For full details see the Havering Council website. To aggregate and fact-check news to inform an internal economic briefing.... read more →

Unfortunately, the number of fake websites and other scams related to the coronavirus outbreak are increasing daily. Below are five of the most common scams that were attempted in March this year in the UK - Text messages offering free passes to Netflix during the isolation period. E-mails supposedly coming... read more →

For anyone who did not see our article last weekend, due to the current coronavirus outbreak the April 2020 edition of The Bulletin has been published as an online version only. To access it, click on this link. Please circulate the link to anyone you know who normally receives a paper... read more →

It may be the case that people living with domestic abuse could be at a higher risk than usual during the coronavirus lockdown. If someone at home is hurting you, or you are concerned for someone’s safety, help is still at hand. The freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 24... read more →

We have been warned that fake coronavirus text messages are being circulated across the country by criminals. The texts claim that your movements have been monitored and that you have left your home on several occasions without good reason and must pay a fine. The texts then encourage people to... read more →

Havering Council have announced a £500,000 package of support for adult social care providers, personal assistants and the voluntary sector to alleviate COVID-19 related financial pressures. The Council tendered for voluntary sector services to meet three outcomes (carers supported, social inclusion, peer support to build resilience). As a result the... read more →