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Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dagnam Park in Harold Hill, Havering, was once home to a historic mansion, offering a glimpse into the area’s rich heritage and architectural past. Originally, the Dagnams estate stood there, including a grand house that was purchased

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally assaulted in Havering. An urgent appeal for witnesses and information is underway. Officers were summoned to Chadwell Heath, Havering, just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, according

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council warns of multi-million-pound budget overspends for the current financial year, signalling deepening financial challenges ahead. Like many London local authorities, the council has long faced the biggest financial strains from housing and social care. Havering

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering pub, The Crowning Angel, has submitted plans for new signage and awnings, aiming to refresh its street presence and enhance visual branding. Stonegate Group, a pub firm, has requested advertising permission for three plaques, one non-illuminated sign,

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused proposed safety railings for Blacks Bridge in Raphael Park, Romford, despite growing public concern over safety in the area. It follows the submission of a planning application in January for the installation of

Havering  (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Caravan owners and occupiers at Gravel Pit in Gerpins Lane hit with a temporary stop notice by Havering Council for breaching planning law, face potential enforcement action. According to the July 16 notice, there was an “unlawful

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police blocked Havering Road in Collier Row following an incident, prompting traffic disruption and a significant response from emergency services. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today (July 21), several Metropolitan Police cars were seen on Havering Road close

Havering (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Havering’s food inspectors checked many local places in June–July 2025; most got top hygiene scores of 5, including Greggs, KFC, Aozora Sushi, McDonald’s, schools, and nurseries. As This is the Local London News reported, environmental health officers

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Romford’s Market Place car park recorded the highest number of fines in Havering, as council enforcement ramps up across its 25 borough-owned sites. A number of infractions, such as failing to pay or parking outside of the

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A proposal has been submitted in Havering to demolish a home on Cross Road, Romford, and replace it with five new houses, sparking local planning interest. On Jamie Pickerill’s behalf, Form Architecture has filed a planning application

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Museum’s manager calls on local residents to support the conservation and protection of the borough’s heritage amid growing preservation concerns. 11 conservation areas in Havering have been identified due to their unique architectural or historic significance.

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council launches a public consultation on its conservation areas to review protections and ensure heritage sites remain preserved for future generations. Areas that have been classified as conservation areas do so due to their unique architectural

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council plans to apply for a £499,000 Arts England grant to refurbish Romford Library, aiming to modernise facilities and enhance public access. The award of £499,000 would be used to upgrade Romford Library’s “high-quality, durable design,

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Exhibitions will showcase proposals for Balgores SEND School in Gidea Park, Havering, allowing residents to give feedback on the major development plans. On the location of Balgores Fields, Havering Council has suggested constructing a new SEND school.

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were hospitalized following a violent altercation on South Street in Romford, Havering. Police launched an investigation into the late-night incident. Just after 4.30 am on this morning (May 24), Metropolitan Police officers were called to

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Julia Lopez MP supports demands for the new east London Superloop bus to include a stop in Hornchurch, Havering,  challenging plans to route it via Elm Park. It follows a meeting last month where Healthwatch Havering urged

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlady of The Alderman pub in Harold Hill says she has been “left in limbo” after receiving no updates from Havering Council over the planned demolition. In order to create room for 138 new houses, plans

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for a new tram route in north-east London have stalled due to a funding shortfall, raising concerns over future transport development in Havering. The Standard can disclose that the local town hall’s lack of finance has

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering’s average house price rose 6.8% to £444,000 in February 2025, surpassing London’s 1.7% growth, driven by affordability and strong demand. ​ Both real estate prices and rental rates have increased significantly in Havering, surpassing the capital’s

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two people were taken to hospital following a double stabbing on Briar Road, Romford in Havering. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Coltsfoot Path was the scene of the initial incident shortly before 12:50 p.m.

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New education data reveals several Havering primary schools are operating over capacity, raising concerns about classroom sizes and local infrastructure planning. Nine primary schools in the borough were overcrowded between 2023 and 2024, according to data from

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new off-licence in Hornchurch, Gidea Park, has been granted permission to sell alcohol late at night, despite strong objections from local residents over noise. Hornchurch Food and Wine’s proprietor, Ali Uzun, was successful in obtaining a

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Romford landscaper from Havering, is walking 5,000 miles to Ghana in tribute to his late fiancée who died from cancer, ensuring her memory lives on. Before Caroline Sarpong passed away on November 11 of last year,

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has been urged to urgently review the viability of car park redevelopment schemes as questions arise over their feasibility and impact. According to a report by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA),

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drivers in Havering face a significant hike in parking fines, with penalties set to increase by £30 from April, following approval from the Mayor of London. Along with other London boroughs, Havering will see a £30 increase

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Mayor Gerry hosted a business networking reception at Romford Town Hall, fostering connections among local businesses and promoting community growth. The event, which took place on Thursday, March 20, brought together community leaders, company owners, and

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering faces High Court action over alleged failure contamination at Arnold’s Field, despite health concerns, in judicial review brought by Clear The Air. Following legal action by the local resident organization Clear The Air In Havering, the

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council plans to partly demolish Romford’s Century Youth House to build 9 new homes, including 8 three-bedroom houses and 1 two-bedroom property. The late 19th-century Victorian structure has not been used since 2018. In 1979, it

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Members of Harold Hill’s Friday Night Youth Club are fighting to reopen the facility after Havering Council’s sudden closure, citing community needs and benefits. Havering Council briefly banned Friday Night Youth Club, which is located in the

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council is reviewing a contentious proposal to convert a house into an 8-bed Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) near a primary school. The plan, which was submitted for a property called SchoolHouse on Lowen Road in

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council proposes merging Squirrels Heath Infant and Junior Schools in Gidea Park into one primary school for ages 4-11 to streamline education. The infant school would be closed and the junior school’s age range would be

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s leader clarifies concerns over work at a proposed data centre near Upminster, addressing public uncertainty about site activities. In a letter, Ray Morgon affirmed that recent construction on the East Havering Data Center’s proposed location

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has received an £88m bailout from the government amid ongoing financial struggles, raising concerns over the borough’s economic stability. Thirty authorities nationwide were given a “capitalization direction” in advance of the upcoming fiscal year, including

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council has refused retrospective planning permission for Lushi’s Lounge on Mawney Road, despite the venue already being open to the public. A retrospective application to convert the drugstore into a “cafe, drinking establishment and lounge” was

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ardleigh Green Junior School in Havering has applied to lift restrictions on its refurbished swimming pool’s opening hours, aiming for better community access. Earlier this month, it was reported that Havering Council had accepted plans for Ardleigh

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s latest planning applications include a proposal for 14 new homes above a shop in Romford town centre. Find out more about the plans. A two-story addition to the existing store at 38–42 Market Place is

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to convert offices into flats in Romford town centre have been resubmitted in Havering, marking a second attempt at redevelopment on South Street. KGK Consultants Ltd has again applied for prior approval to turn the unoccupied

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council’s Deputy Leader Gillian Ford announces updates on Havering Live Well, a new initiative focused on enhancing residents’ health and wellbeing. “We all need help at some point in our lives, and our health and wellbeing

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Friends of the Earth criticizes Network Rail for carrying out works without notifying the community, raising concerns over transparency. The campaign to prevent Network Rail from destroying good trees along the back of the push and

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council calls for “fundamental changes” to local government funding. It warns of long-term financial risks without urgent reforms to the system. The East London Authority will have a record-breaking £71 million budget deficit going into the

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Police launched community youth events on Monday, February 17, featuring football and basketball to engage local youth and promote positive activities. At Harold Hill’s Central Park, about 100 kids joined officers for the inaugural United in

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering’s Rainham residents joined a special sponsored walk on Feb 15 to raise funds for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS). Margaret Mullane MP led the walk, and Yarns and Tales participants hailed the group when

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Network Rail is carrying out maintenance work in Upminster over three weekends, causing train service disruptions and affecting commuters in Havering. Over the course of three weekends in February and March, Network Rail’s maintenance crews will be

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  Havering officers conducted a Live Facial Recognition operation in Romford Town centre this week, leading to six arrests for burglary, and robbery. This technology keeps Londoners secure and will be used to track down those who have

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor of Havering Gerry O’ Sullivan hosted a Civic Dinner at Upminster Masonic Hall on January 31, 2025. The event aimed to raise funds for local charities. The esteemed event was organised to support Havering Mind and

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tesco Express has confirmed the permanent closure of its Chadwell Heath store on Havering’s high road. Tesco has termed the closure as a difficult decision, aligning with the broader wave of retail shutdowns impacting businesses across the

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) –  A plan is made to build 18 temporary residences on the Waterloo Estate, Havering council, but the committee head is worried about the plans’ expense. To respond to the rapid demand for housing, the council plans to