AI is already changing how businesses work, and the ones getting ahead started early. Business owners, directors and senior leaders across Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Thurrock can join the SBAP, built to help small businesses tackle real challenges and improve efficiency with AI. Built for leaders, not technologists. No cost, and no technical background needed. If you can run a business, you can do this.

Over four weeks you get an in-person workshop, flexible online learning, and weekly support to put AI to work in ways that matter to your business.

The SBAP courses run from 4-7pm, starting on the following dates –

• Barking Learning Centre, Barking, IG11 7NB, Tuesday 01 September 2026
• Harold Hill Library, Havering, RM3 8ED, Thursday 10 September 2026
• Thurrock Community Centre, Grays, RM17 6XP, Thursday 01 October 2026

To find out more and register, visit the AI UNLOCKED: Small Business Accelerator link or email EngagementAI@thamesfreeport.com .

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

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Visitors will be able to peruse the wide variety of plots on the site and see what is growing, as well as viewing the entries in the Allotment Show. In addition, there will be refreshment stalls selling tea, coffee and home baked cakes, plant and produce stalls, kids activities, raffles and the opportunity for horticultural discussion.

Entry is free, although donations will be welcome.

Visitors should come to the main allotment gates at the end of Stewart Avenue. There is no parking on the site but on street parking is available in Southview Drive, a short walk away through the public footpath to Stewart Avenue.

SAA are privileged to be able to support Saint Francis Hospice and Little Havens Hospice. Over the last three years they have donated over £3,000 and £2,000 respectively from their fundraising events, thanks to plot holders, donations and the generosity of their visitors.

For further information about the site see their Facebook page or email stewardsaallotments@outlook.com .

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Havering Council’s Public Health Team is keen to visit local groups for people aged 50 and over, to share practical health and wellbeing advice to help residents stay well throughout the winter months. If you would like one of our Health Trainers (community outreach workers) to visit your group, please fill out their Public Health Team contact form by 31 August 2026.

We will do our best to accommodate requests, although we may not be able to attend every group. A member of the team will contact you to discuss a potential visit or let you know if we are unable to offer a session at this time over the coming month.

We look forward to working with you to help local residents stay healthy, connected and well this winter.

For further details visit livewellhavering.org.uk or email livewellhavering@havering.gov.uk .

Best wishes

The Live Well Havering team

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The Planning Inspectorate has refused both appeals.

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For further details and to submit a comment visit the 64 Severn Drive street tree removal consultation webpage.

The consultation closes on 03 September 2026.

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

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• Chair – Philip Madeley
• Treasurer – Andy Fairbairn
• Secretary – Ann Madeley
• Other Executive Committee members – Cllr Gillian Ford, Victoria Holton, Marc Herbert and Nicholas Parojcic.

They have been offered a small but significant grant from the Council to improve the play facilities in the park and over the next few months they will be considering how to spend this money. Additionally the Friends Group will be looking for other income sources to spend on enhancing the park. If anyone has any suggestions or comments, please contact ann.madeley@icloud.com and these will be considered.

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They have games and activities for kids, and there are things to do and see in the Visitor Centre on the history of the Windmill and how it has been supported by the local Community during it’s long life.

Entry to the Garden, Visitor Centre and Grounds is free. Windmill tours are available at £6 Adults, Under 18s £2 (Minimum height 1 Metre). Closed in footwear is required.

For full details of opening times and activities in 2026, please visit upminsterwindmill.org .

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All proceeds go to S.M.I.L.E London and Essex – Trinity’s chosen charity for 2026, who support those in the local area facing poverty, homelessness and hardship.

The church will also be open during the sale for anyone wanting to come and look round from 10.30-11.30am, with a short time of prayer at 11am. All are welcome to join them to light a candle and offer prayers for anyone or any situation close to your heart.

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