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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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