Council backs relocating HICC to South Street. HICC needs to raise £4.5M for new Romford mosque Havering Council Supports HICC Move to South Street, Romford The HICC plans to move to South Street. They must relocate due to a local project called Bridge Close regeneration. The current site will be part of this project. The…
A place for rough sleepers in Romford opened on February 10th at the Salvation Army, offering support services. Romford Opens Drop In Centre for Rough Sleepers with Havering Council Hey, listen to this! A new drop-in center opened for rough sleepers in Romford. It started on February 10th at the Salvation Army. Businesses donate things…
Long term abandoned vehicles in Romford car park prompts council intervention after resident reports. Abandoned Cars Plague Marwell Close Car Park in Romford So, a person living on Marwell Close reported a problem in August 2024. There were abandoned cars needing repair, and someone left a loading truck there. Jane Keane, a local councillor, looked…
Weekly plans for Havering reviewed include new homes, extensions, stable rebuilds, and business improvements. Havering Council Reviews Weekly Planning Applications Around Harold Hill New homes might get built behind Petersfield Avenue. They plan to tear down buildings there first. The application is P0162.25 and includes parking and landscaping details. Havering Council checked many plans from…
Unlawful car garage on Dymoke Road, Hornchurch, to be converted into two new homes after council approval. Dymoke Road Car Garage to Become New Homes in Hornchurch The building is on Dymoke Road, covering addresses 40 to 42 and has two stories. Havering Council denied a care home plan back in 2007, which would have…
Near By Cash & Carry in Romford seeks permission for a covered stall, expanding its shopfront into parking spaces. Romford Grocer Seeks Approval for Shopfront Stall on Victoria Road A local shop on Victoria Road wants to build more space. It’s a small grocery and convenience store run by a family. They asked Havering Council…
A 40-bed brain injury rehab unit is planned near Coopers Company & Coborn School in Upminster. It is for a much-needed facility. Brain Injury Unit Proposed Near Upminster’s Coopers School Havering Council received a building application for a 40-bed brain injury unit on St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, right beside Coopers Company school. Ceres Property created…
Plans submitted to build six new homes near Petersfield Avenue in Harold Hill, featuring modern amenities. New Homes Planned for Petersfield Avenue in Harold Hill Development Someone wants to build houses near Petersfield Avenue. They submitted an application to Havering Council. The site sits behind existing homes, accessible between houses number 55 and 57. Right…
Three Havering libraries will close due to low usage and council budget issues. New community centers are planned. Library Closures: South Hornchurch, Gidea Park and Harold Wood Hey, I have some news about our libraries. Three libraries are closing: South Hornchurch, Gidea Park, and Harold Wood. The council said these libraries don’t get much use.…
Romford shines in a new ranking of England’s market towns, recognized for its history and thriving businesses. Romford Market: One of England’s Best Market Towns, New Ranking Shows Independent Cottages made a list, ranking England’s market towns. The list focused on quintessential towns, looking at sixty-four different towns. Romford came in at number fifty-three. The…