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The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up by Sir Jack Petchey CBE to inspire and motivate young people across London and Essex to do their best and reach their full potential. This year, the foundation has launched the Jack Petchey Environmental Award to give special recognition to

Following on from our previous articles regarding the Council Tax energy bills rebate, people who do not pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit and are also unable to apply for the rebate online, can now ring Havering’s Council Tax customer services team on 01708 433 997

We were recently contacted by a resident, who was concerned that the verges at the side of some of our roads had not been cut so far this summer. Residents’ Association councillors contacted the council and received the following reply – ‘Good afternoon Councillor – I have

A local resident has informed us of a credit card scam that recently took place in the car park in Wilson Close, Upminster (behind Aldi). A man, who appeared to have just purchased a ticket, approached two elderly people and told them that the ticket machine was

With reference to our recent posts regarding the bottle and other recycling banks in the car park in Front Lane, Cranham being out of service, I am pleased to report that the broken barrier has been removed, pending a replacement. The recycling bins will be emptied in

Following our post on 21 May 2022 concerning the recycling banks in the car park in Front Lane, Cranham being out of service, as one of the vehicle barriers is broken and the recycling lorry cannot gain access, Cranham Ward councillors are aware the despite Havering Council

Following our post in mid-May regarding the Council Tax energy bills rebate, Havering Council have now published details of how those in Council Tax Bands A-D who do not pay by Direct Debit, can apply online to receive their £150 rebate. Details are available on the Havering

The Upminster Baptist Church Men’s Shed is a collaborative workspace where men can work on practical projects and share in their hobbies with others. Men are welcome from anywhere in Havering. The idea draws on the successful Men’s Shed movement in Australia where nearly 1000 sheds have opened

Historic England have announced that among six new listings across the country to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, they have designated the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch as a Grade II listed building. Historic England’s website has the following in relation to the award – ‘The