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The National Highways Lower Thames Crossing Community Fund for 2026 is now open for applications from constituted charities and community groups. For Havering, the fund provides grants of up to £10,000 to organisations working to improve the lives of people living in communities close to the Lower

Residents may or not be aware that a company called Richborough are proposing to build up to 570 homes on fields east of Wingletye Lane (north of Benets Road and south of Emerson Park School). This is on the Emerson Park side of the Ingrebourne Valley. The

The Department for Transport have published local road maintenance ratings for every local authority in England. The ratings, which range from green (highest) through amber to red (lowest), measure how well each local highway authority is maintaining its local roads and are based on three areas: the current

There has been a lot of speculation since the start of the year concerning the possible removal or reduction of the Freedom Pass in London, used widely by pensioners and some people with disabilities, for free travel on Transport for London (TfL) and some National Rail services.

Havering Council has formally objected to the Government’s proposed London Emergency Housing Package and has released the following statement – ‘Under the proposals, local authorities would be required to grant temporary Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) relief to housing developments in certain circumstances and accept a significant expansion

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 03 – 09 February 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

With reference to our previous posts concerning the planning application P0054.25 for the ‘Erection of Acquired Brain Injury Unit with associated access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and infrastructure’, on land next to Coopers Coborn School’s playing field in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, an appeal against the

Havering Council have announced that road resurfacing works will take place in Dart Close on Thursday 26 February and Fleet Avenue on Friday 27 February 2026, between 8am and 5pm on both days. During these times, both roads will be closed to traffic. Affected properties will be

Thames Chase Forest Centre will be hosting a Feathered Friends craft workshop on Tuesday 17 February 2026. Children will dive into a world of hands-on fun as they build wooden bird planes, design vibrant bird wings, and create delightful rocking birds. This engaging session is perfect for

According to government statistics, smoke alarms were absent in more than one-third of fire-related fatalities in the past year. Also, 43% of Britons admit to not checking their smoke alarms with the recommended frequency – Not because they don’t care, but because danger doesn’t feel real when