Afterwards the children hung wishes on the tree.
What is going on in the ROMFORD TOWN WARD of the London Borough of Havering Your Councillors are: Cllr. Wendy Brice-Thompson Cllr. Joshua Chapman Cllr. Frederick Thompson
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Tree Planting in Romford
Afterwards the children hung wishes on the tree.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Havering Library news
BBC Stargazing LIVE! We are joining with the BBC to offer events and activities to co-ordinate with their Stargazing programmes. Romford Library will be holding a children's craft on 22nd February and Harold Wood will be hosting a talk from the Loughton Astronomical Society on 23rd February. For more information contact either Romford Library 01708 432389 or Harold Wood Library 01708 434975. Booking is essential for both of these children's activities.
Friday, 15 February 2013
Council Tax freeze
Havering’s Cabinet agrees to freeze Council tax
The Cabinet agreed to freeze its share of Council Tax and approved the overall Council Budget for 2013/14, including the setting of various fees and charges, on Wednesday night. The Budget proposals will now go to Full Council on February 27 for a final decision.
The Budget plans are in marked contrast to some other councils in London and across the UK that are consulting on major service cuts or tax increases.
The Cabinet agreed to freeze its share of Council Tax and approved the overall Council Budget for 2013/14, including the setting of various fees and charges, on Wednesday night. The Budget proposals will now go to Full Council on February 27 for a final decision.
The Budget plans are in marked contrast to some other councils in London and across the UK that are consulting on major service cuts or tax increases.
Decent Homes for Council tenants
Decent homes come early for thousands of council tenants
Thousands of our tenants will benefit from decent homes earlier than planned thanks to an additional £7.5 million funding from the Council.
The multi-million pound project to improve council-owned homes in the borough is part of the Decent Homes Programme. The injection of extra cash means that all of the 6,551 homes that were classed as non-decent will be improved by March 2015 instead of the 90 per cent earmarked in the major four year project.
Thousands of our tenants will benefit from decent homes earlier than planned thanks to an additional £7.5 million funding from the Council.
The multi-million pound project to improve council-owned homes in the borough is part of the Decent Homes Programme. The injection of extra cash means that all of the 6,551 homes that were classed as non-decent will be improved by March 2015 instead of the 90 per cent earmarked in the major four year project.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
TREES IN ROMFORD
NEW TREES FOR ROMFORD
The organisation "Trees for Cities" has been working with some local residents to identify sites which will be suitable for more trees in central Romford, helping to improve the environment and nature conservation, and provide shade and cool in warm weather. This supports the Council’s policy of increasing the amount of green in the centre of Romford, to improve nature conservation, promote health and the visual appeal of the town. New gardens were installed next to Central Library when the library was refurbished, work is ongoing at St. Edward’s Churchyard in Market Link, a "green wall" and other nature conservation measures are proposed as part of the development in Angel Way. New trees have been planted in South Street and nature conservation areas developed to strengthen wildlife corridors in to the town at Cottons Park, Lodge Farm Park and Raphael Park.
The organisation "Trees for Cities" has been working with some local residents to identify sites which will be suitable for more trees in central Romford, helping to improve the environment and nature conservation, and provide shade and cool in warm weather. This supports the Council’s policy of increasing the amount of green in the centre of Romford, to improve nature conservation, promote health and the visual appeal of the town. New gardens were installed next to Central Library when the library was refurbished, work is ongoing at St. Edward’s Churchyard in Market Link, a "green wall" and other nature conservation measures are proposed as part of the development in Angel Way. New trees have been planted in South Street and nature conservation areas developed to strengthen wildlife corridors in to the town at Cottons Park, Lodge Farm Park and Raphael Park.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Central Romford Environment
The quality of shop fronts make an important contribution to the visual appeal of the environment of central Romford and Romford Conservation Area. Elaborate or expensive shop fronts are not always suitable or affordable for shop owners. Shop fronts should, however, fit the building façade properly and reflect the proportions of the building. They need not be made of expensive material. An application for a new shop front has been refused at 15 South Street (where Burtons was). An application from Superdrug has been approved with conditions to ensure compliance to the detail of the proposal. A decision is awaited on an application at 2-4 South Street, a very sensitive site opposite the Golden Lion and in the heart of Romford Conservation Area, and on an application at 49-52 South Street. Very many congratulations and thanks to Milner Elledge solicitors for taking advantage of an English Heritage/ Havering Council scheme to improve shop fronts in conservation areas and make a fine restoration of their façade in this very attractive row of late Victorian shops. It his hoped that improvements can be made at the other properties in the block. Swan Housing will be restoring the façades of the old Wool pack pub (formerly "Secrets") opposite this in the High Street as part of their development at the site. Flats being constructed in Angel Way behind the Woolpack are of high design quality and high standards of environmental sustainability, achieving level 4 of the "Code for Sustainable Homes".
The half-built structure, currently covered in scaffolding, in North Street near the ring road was refused planning permission by the local authority but unfortunately the Government Planning Inspector resolved that it was acceptable, with results which we can now see.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
St Edward's Churchyard
The Council is working with St. Edward’s C. of E Church on this project to provide an attractive green space and improve nature conservation inside the ring road in the middle of Romford. Work will be complete in late Spring, and we hope that the new green space will provide a welcome area for quiet reflection in the heart of Romford, and improve views of the listed building at St. Edward’s Church.
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Raphael Park
RAPHAEL PARK RESTORATION
The timetable for works in this Heritage Lottery Fund/ Veolia Havering funded project is as follows;
· Dec. 2012-September 2013. Park Lodge restoration, and extension including new public toilet.
· Feb. 2013-July 2013. New kiosk and toilets by play area.
· Feb. 2013-April 2013. Bandstand restoration.
· April 2013-May 2013. Sports pavilions external improvements.
· Feb. 2013-March 2013. Demolition of old public toilets by lake.
· April 2013-June 2013. Lake side repairs.
· April 2013-September 2013. Footpath repairs, gates and railings work, soft landscape preparation.
The Council works with Friends of Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park. For more information about the Friends please see their website http://www.friendsofraphaelpark.org.uk.
The timetable for works in this Heritage Lottery Fund/ Veolia Havering funded project is as follows;
· Dec. 2012-September 2013. Park Lodge restoration, and extension including new public toilet.
· Feb. 2013-July 2013. New kiosk and toilets by play area.
· Feb. 2013-April 2013. Bandstand restoration.
· April 2013-May 2013. Sports pavilions external improvements.
· Feb. 2013-March 2013. Demolition of old public toilets by lake.
· April 2013-June 2013. Lake side repairs.
· April 2013-September 2013. Footpath repairs, gates and railings work, soft landscape preparation.
The Council works with Friends of Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park. For more information about the Friends please see their website http://www.friendsofraphaelpark.org.uk.
Arts in Romford
Romford Contemporary Arts Programme provide information about visual artists showing in Romford via their website http://www.romfordarts.com/. Information about the programme of Brookside Theatre in Eastern Road can be found on their website http://www.brooksidetheatre.com/. Central and Gidea Park Libraries offer a wide range of exhibitions and arts and crafts activities for all ages to enjoy. For more information on arts in libraries please visit the website http://www.anywhere.me/havering or pick up a brochure in any branch library. Information about arts and photography activities for all ages at Havering Museum can be found by visiting the museum at 19-21 High Street, or on their website http://www.haveringmuseum.org.uk/. Fairkytes Arts Centre in Billet Lane Hornchurch offers a wide variety of art, drama, music and craft activities and groups for all ages. The Centre has a Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FairkytesArtsCentre. Fairkytes marks its 40th anniversary as an arts centre this year. Havering Arts Council website has a directory of local arts, music, drama and other groups on its website http://www.haveringartscouncil.org.uk/ and the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch offer a wide range of youth and community drama and dance groups (as well as being one of the most important and successful repertory theatres in Britain). More information on groups at the theatre can be found on their website http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/. The Queen’s Theatre celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Havering Music School offers a wide range of music education opportunities. The school can be contacted via its website http://www.haveringmusicschool.org.uk or by phone 01708 450313.
Friday, 8 February 2013
The Drill
Emergency works to repair a water leak will take place on Monday 11th February at The Drill roundabout, Gidea Park. The utility company are aware that there is a leak at present, but plan to undertake the works commencing Monday. However should the weather turn very cold over the weekend, they will attend the site. As this is a major intersection into central Romford we anticipate that there will be some traffic disruption.
We would also take this opportunity to inform you that TfL have now decommissioned the traffic lights on Oldchurch Road.
We would also take this opportunity to inform you that TfL have now decommissioned the traffic lights on Oldchurch Road.
A & E
Yellow ‘men’ show people with minor illnesses and injuries where to go
Huge yellow figures depicting different types of injuries have been on display across north east London to promote better use of A&E by the public. It has been estimated that up to 40 per cent of people who use A&E do not need to.
Each seven foot tall model depicts a different injury or illness with information about NHS services other than A&E departments that are best placed to provide treatment. Coughs and colds can be treated at home; your local pharmacist can help with headaches and diarrhoea; while walk-in services and minor injury units can help with cuts, minor infections and sprains.
The statues will be popping up in Havering this week to spread the message about better use of A&E as part of the NHS yellow and black ‘Not Always A&E’ campaign.
The campaign is backed-up by a website: www.NotAlwaysAandE.co.uk that directs people to local resources.
Havering GP, Dr Atul Aggarwal said: “When you need urgent care or are unwell, it is difficult to know where you should go for treatment.
“But A&E shouldn’t automatically be the place to go for any problem. This puts a lot of pressure on A&E and increases waiting times for those patients who are genuinely in need of urgent medical attention.
“Many people could easily be treated by a local pharmacist, GP, at a minor injuries unit or walk In service, or even just by staying at home and looking after yourself. The message is simple - if it’s not a serious medical emergency, A&E is not the right choice.”
“NHS services really are all around us, and we hope that this work will encourage people to find out about their options. All we want patients to do is take a few minutes to understand where their local services are and what they can treat.
“Even something as simple as registering with a GP can help residents to access treatment when they need it.”
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people wait for hours in A&E when they could have got quicker and more appropriate treatment closer to home. Not only are residents wasting hours of their valuable time waiting, but they potentially block access to services for other people in more urgent need.
Around eight per cent of all A&E visits could have been treated at a local pharmacy, and about 40 per cent of visits to A&E end up with the patient just receiving advice or guidance rather than actual treatment. It has been estimated that unnecessary A&E attendances cost up to £100m a year in England.
Huge yellow figures depicting different types of injuries have been on display across north east London to promote better use of A&E by the public. It has been estimated that up to 40 per cent of people who use A&E do not need to.
Each seven foot tall model depicts a different injury or illness with information about NHS services other than A&E departments that are best placed to provide treatment. Coughs and colds can be treated at home; your local pharmacist can help with headaches and diarrhoea; while walk-in services and minor injury units can help with cuts, minor infections and sprains.
The statues will be popping up in Havering this week to spread the message about better use of A&E as part of the NHS yellow and black ‘Not Always A&E’ campaign.
The campaign is backed-up by a website: www.NotAlwaysAandE.co.uk that directs people to local resources.
Havering GP, Dr Atul Aggarwal said: “When you need urgent care or are unwell, it is difficult to know where you should go for treatment.
“But A&E shouldn’t automatically be the place to go for any problem. This puts a lot of pressure on A&E and increases waiting times for those patients who are genuinely in need of urgent medical attention.
“Many people could easily be treated by a local pharmacist, GP, at a minor injuries unit or walk In service, or even just by staying at home and looking after yourself. The message is simple - if it’s not a serious medical emergency, A&E is not the right choice.”
“NHS services really are all around us, and we hope that this work will encourage people to find out about their options. All we want patients to do is take a few minutes to understand where their local services are and what they can treat.
“Even something as simple as registering with a GP can help residents to access treatment when they need it.”
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people wait for hours in A&E when they could have got quicker and more appropriate treatment closer to home. Not only are residents wasting hours of their valuable time waiting, but they potentially block access to services for other people in more urgent need.
Around eight per cent of all A&E visits could have been treated at a local pharmacy, and about 40 per cent of visits to A&E end up with the patient just receiving advice or guidance rather than actual treatment. It has been estimated that unnecessary A&E attendances cost up to £100m a year in England.
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