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To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

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The correct number to contact Gina for bookings is 07958 006 503.

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If you would like to enjoy a couple of hours during which you can forget your troubles, come and join them for a nostalgic journey down Memory Lane. They will be singing a wide range of songs that will get your toes tapping!

New Dawn Chorus raise money for local charities, and this concert is for Havering Association for People with Disabilities (HAD).

Tickets are priced £5 and can be obtained by emailing ndcchoir2025@gmail.com or by ringing Paul on 07762 882 999.

Please do come along; they look forward to seeing you.

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Cranham Ward Councillor Lesley Tyler has reported this thorough to the Council as a matter of urgency, for it to be made safe, and we hope that it will be fully repaired or replaced as soon as possible, since this provides an important asset for the local community.

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• Persons who as of 20 September 2024 pay Council Tax or are entitled to a valid exemption from paying Council Tax for a residential property having one of the following postcodes: RM14 3PL, RM14 2XH, RM14 2XB, RM14 2TZ, RM14 3PP, RM14 3QJ, RM14 3QH, RM14 3PT, RM14 3PS, RM14 3QA, RM14 3PR, RM14 3PX, RM14 3QB, RM14 3QL, RM14 3QP, RM14 3QR, RM14 3PG, RM14 3RD, RM14 3RB, and RM14 3RH.

Anyone who meets the above criteria is invited to write to Pinney Talfourd Solicitors, Crown House, 40 North Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1EW or email readingroom@pinneytalfourd.co.uk and provide the following pieces of information:

• (1) a Council Tax Bill or evidence of Council Tax exemption covering the date of 20 September 2024 for one of the listed postcodes and
• (2) UK bank account details for the listed persons who pay or are exempt from paying Council Tax.

The deadline for providing both pieces of information is up to and including Monday 05 October 2026. Correspondence after this date will not be considered. It is the intention that the net proceeds of sale will be distributed in equal shares by the end of the year. Each qualifying property can qualify for one share.

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The scheme invites trade van owners to sign up to a monitored vehicle watch programme, providing an additional and highly visible layer of security. Participants will receive professionally installed tamper‑proof identification stickers, clearly signalling that the vehicle is registered under the scheme and may attract police attention where appropriate and with the owner’s consent.

By increasing visibility and awareness, the CT1 Vehicle Watch Scheme acts as a strong deterrent to theft. It also supports the early identification of stolen vehicles, improving recovery rates and reducing the risk of further crimes linked to stolen vans and tools.

The initiative strengthens collaboration between police, security partners, and the public, creating a proactive network focused on prevention and helping van owners to actively protect their livelihoods.

This project represents a unique pilot across Havering and Essex and is currently limited to the first 1,000 registered vans. Demand is expected to be high, and eligible vehicle owners are encouraged to register promptly.

The scheme is free to join with no ongoing obligations, making it an accessible and practical solution for those serious about safeguarding their vehicles and tools.

Van owners wishing to take part can sign up and book a professional installation appointment via  vehiclewatch.ct1.com/ .

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Members of the public have reported 55.7 million suspicious emails to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS). The free service was created by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in 2020 and since its launch has resulted in the removal of 250,000 scams across 443,000 malicious websites.

Why you should report phishing scams

‘Phishing’ is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.

The NCSC is a UK government organisation that has the power to investigate and take down scam email addresses and websites. Reporting a scam is free and only takes a minute. By reporting suspicious emails, messages and calls, you can:

• reduce the amount of scam communications you receive
• make yourself a harder target for scammers
• protect others from cyber crime online

How to report suspicious emails and text messages:

If you’ve received an email or text message that doesn’t feel right, STOP!

• break the contact – don’t reply, click on any links, call any phone numbers or make any payments
• check if it’s genuine: contact the organisation directly using an email address or phone number you know is correct, e.g. from your utility bills, via a search engine, on the back of your card or by calling 159 for banks
• Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk
• Report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726 (it’s free of charge)

How to report suspicious phone calls:

If you’ve received a phone call that doesn’t feel right, STOP!

• hang up
• check if it’s genuine: contact the organisation directly using contact details you know are correct, such as those on a utility bill, official website, the back of your card or by calling 159 for your bank
• don’t trust the Caller ID display on your phone – it’s not proof of ID
• report it by sending a text to 7726 with the word ‘Call’ followed by the scam caller’s number

If you have been a victim of cyber crime or fraud, tell the police at reportfraud.police.uk/ .

For advice and guidance on what to do if you have been a victim of fraud, please visit stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/recovery-from-fraud/ .

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How to spot the signs of courier fraud

Courier fraud typically begins with an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or bank employee. Victims are told their account is at risk or that they are assisting with an investigation, before being instructed to withdraw money, purchase items, or disclose sensitive information. A courier is then sent to collect the items such as jewellery, cash, bank cards and PINs. In reality, this is the work of criminals and anything handed over is lost.

How to protect yourself from courier fraud:

• Transferring money: Your bank or the police will never ask you to transfer money to a safe account.
• Couriers: Your bank or the police will never send a courier to your home to collect bank cards, cash, or other valuables such as jewellery.
• Check if it’s genuine: Contact the organisation directly using contact details you know are correct, such as those on official websites, the back of your card or by calling 159 for your bank.
• Caller ID: Don’t trust the Caller ID display on your phone – it’s not proof of ID.
• Report suspicious calls: You can report suspected scam calls by sending a text to 7726 with the word ‘Call’ followed by the caller’s number.

If you think you have been a victim of fraud contact Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via the website: reportfraud.police.uk .

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The crossing will, for the first time, provide a safe crossing point for parents and children making their way between the Waycross Road area and Engayne Primary School.

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