Havering Cyber Crime Survey

The Metropolitan Police have published a summary of cyber crime frauds that were reported in Havering in July this year (2022). They have also included extensive advice on identifying such frauds and avoiding becoming a victim. For further advice and to report a fraud if you have

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Preventing scams

We often get told about scams, where fraudsters try to trick people or businesses out of money. One of our residents recently had a man in a high-viz jacket knock at his door, stating that he worked with the contractors who were resurfacing the pavement and had

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M25 noise update

Following on from our previous update on the problems of excessive noise coming from the M25, Cllr John Tyler has again spoken to National Highways. They explained that following our initial contact and that of individual residents, our area is being used as a place where new types

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Dormant Asset Fund consultation

The Department for Digital, Culture,  Media and Sport are currently running a public consultation on what should happen to £738 million of dormant assets. Presently, such money can be spent on any of three causes – youth, financial inclusion or social investment. The Government is seeking views

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Update re Exchange House 180-182 St. Mary’s Lane

With reference to our previous post regarding the planning application for ‘Prior Approval for demolition of Exchange House,180-182 St Mary’s Lane’, Havering Council have served an Article 4 Notice, which removes permitted development rights. Therefore the ‘prior approval’ application will be refused on the basis that demolition

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Preventing vehicle theft

Recent Metropolitan Police (MPS) figures have revealed that theft of cars and other vehicles has unfortunately risen 16% in the last twelve months. Many of these thefts are from vehicles with keyless entry. We would therefore urge everyone, especially those with keyless vehicles, to view the MPS

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We Are FSTVL information for residents

This year’s We Are FSTVL is being held on Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 August 2022, at its original location of Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster. The organisers have released the information reproduced below, concerning the management of the event and arrangements regarding road closures etc. Havering Council

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London City Airport expansion consultation

London City Airport are currently undertaking a public consultation (ending on 09 September 2022) on proposals to expand and change the way that flights are operated from the airport. This can be viewed via consultation.londoncityairport.com/  . HACAN EAST, a campaign group representing residents affected by the flight

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