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Local News · LondonHavering bin workers strike over pay disparity
Bin workers in Havering employed by FCC Waste Management began a strike on October 26 due to concerns over pay. They are protesting wages that are significantly lower than those paid to equivalent roles in the neighbouring borough of Redbridge.
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Property & Planning · LondonFive new family homes on Priory Road reach practical completion
Five modern family houses on Priory Road in Havering have been declared practically complete. Construction is largely finished, the public right of way remains intact and the properties are open for viewing and purchase, according to Havering Council and the developer.
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Council & Politics · LondonHavering bin collectors to strike over pay and conditions
Over 40 bin collectors in Havering are set to strike for five days from October 26 to October 30. The Unite union said the action by loaders and drivers, employed by FCC Waste Management, is due to unaddressed concerns over workloads, fatigue, and pay disparities with neighbouring boroughs.
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Council & Politics · LondonHavering Council approves £1.4m roadworks charge scheme
Havering Council has approved a new £1.4 million lane rental scheme that will charge firms daily fees for roadworks causing closures. The policy, passed at a cabinet meeting, aims to reduce disruption and encourage better planning, with revenues earmarked for staff and road maintenance.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBrickfields crossing closed after children filmed on tracks
Brickfields level crossing near Upminster has been closed since 30 September 2026 due to dangerous behaviour by children and teenagers. Network Rail will not reopen the crossing until all local school year groups have received safety presentations from Network Rail and British Transport Police.
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Local News · LondonHavering primary schools face high demand for 2026-27 places
Ardleigh Green Infant School and Clockhouse Primary School are among Havering's most sought-after primary schools for 2026-27 reception entries, with demand outstripping available places. Data shows 16 of the borough's 50 primary schools received more first-choice applications than places.
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Property & Planning · LondonFormer Romford youth centre becomes nine family homes
Construction is progressing at the former Century Youth House on Albert Road, Romford, to convert the vacant building into nine family homes. Havering Council approved the plans in December 2025, with the project set to retain the historic core of the 1800s building.
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Business · LondonWingstop opens in Romford after planning approval
Wingstop has opened its first Romford restaurant at Unit 11, The Brewery, on 7 October 2026. The site was formerly occupied by TGI Fridays, which closed in September 2024. Havering Council approved the planning application for the new restaurant in April 2026.
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Property & Planning · LondonHavering Council refuses 10-person HMO in Romford
Havering Council planning officers have refused a retrospective application to continue operating a 10-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 290 North Street, Romford. The decision, made on 5 October 2026, cited insufficient communal space and a poor living environment for occupants.
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Property & Planning · LondonUpminster residents invited to comment on new electricity substation
National Grid has opened a consultation on a larger electricity substation to replace the Warley facility on Clay Tye Road. The process runs 21 September‑16 October 2026, includes two local meetings, an online session and a £500,000 community fund proposal.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGallows Corner flyover to close overnight ahead of September full shutdown
Havering Council confirmed that Gallows Corner junction and its flyover will close overnight on 17 September and then shut completely from the evening of 18 September until the morning of 21 September. The work, led by Costain after ESW finished its tasks, should finish by the end of September 2026, ahead of the council leader’s October deadline.
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Property & Planning · LondonHavering datacentre to emit 1.2m tonnes of CO2 annually
A proposed datacentre in north Ockendon, East Havering, could emit 1.2 million tonnes of CO2e annually, equivalent to over 26,000 long-haul flights. The development's electricity demand would also match that of more than a million UK households.
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Property & Planning · All LondonHavering Council blocks Romford HMO plan over neighbour impact
Havering Council refused a planning application to convert a detached house in Romford into a seven-person house in multiple occupation. Officers said the scheme would create excessive activity and leave one room too far from the kitchen, breaching East London HMO standards.
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Local News · LondonBedfords Park retains Green Flag Award for 19th consecutive year
Bedfords Park in Havering-atte-Bower has won the Green Flag Award every year since 2007, recognising its management, facilities and natural beauty. The 215-acre site, purchased by Romford Urban District Council in 1933, remains one of Havering’s largest green spaces.
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