DIAMOND JUBILEE
There will be a festival of arts and popular community events, including a "Big Lunch", in Romford Market on Sunday 3rd June to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen’s reign. A service of thanksgiving will also be held in St. Edward’s C. of E. Church. There will be a sports festival including a fun run in Raphael Park on Monday 4th June and on the same day Friends of Raphael and Lodge Farm Parks are organising "Music in the Park" at Raphael Park. There will be an exhibition examining the links between the monarchy and Havering at Havering Museum. Residents who wish to organise a street party to mark this significant event should email events@havering.gov.uk or phone 01708 432427 for guidance on how to do this.

VICTORIA ROAD
Following a successful campaign by residents, supported by the Council, the Council has suggested to Network Rail that the width restrictions which Network Rail required be installed on the rail bridge between Victoria Road and Heath Park Road are excessive and could safely be removed. At the time of writing Network Rail have yet to agree to this idea. We continue to support residents in lobbying Network Rail over this issue.
JUNCTION ROAD
Following requests from many residents the Council has succeeded in attracting finding from Transport for London to put a pedestrian crossing in Junction Road. Among other things it is hoped that this will ease access for residents to Western Road Medical Centre. There will be consultation with residents before the crossing is installed. Do please contact us if you would like further information. The Council has refused an application for police only parking bays in Junction Road.

CarePoint

The new advice and information service for adults.....

http://www.haveringcarepoint.org/

New countdown pedestrian crossings for Romford Town

 

To be piloted in our Ward......

 

Countdown gets the go-ahead

Transport for London has announced that more Pedestrian Countdown technology will be installed across the Capital from this summer onwards.

London will become the first city to permanently host the new technology which gives people a clearer idea of how much time they have to safely cross the road.
The digital displays count down the time between the green man symbol going out and the red man appearing, and help people to judge how long they have to cross.
A further 200 locations will benefit from the Pedestrian Countdown technology after it was approved by the Department for Transport and the Highways Agency, following a successful trial.
Research from the trial shows that 83 per cent of pedestrians liked the technology, with 94 per cent of mobility impaired users and 79 per cent of children also in favour.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: 'The countdown is a simple idea with huge benefits not least ensuring we get the best out of our roads by easing traffic flow and ensuring pedestrians are safer.'
For more information on the scheme, visit tfl.gov.uk/pedestriancountdown

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Havering Museum at the Queen's Theatre

Next Thursday 9 February 2012 Havering Museum is hosting a very special Reminiscence at The Queen's Theatre, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Come along and have a chat about your past memories of Hornchurch High Street.

Victoria Road/Heath Park Road Railway Bridge Situation Update, 13th January 2012

The Council’s bridge engineering consultants had a telephone conference with Network Rail’s engineers in the week before Christmas where Network Rail’s detailed structural review report was discussed.  Our consultants pointed out some issues which they felt needed checking and clarifying which was followed up immediately after Christmas with some detailed comments. Our consultants have also completed a risk assessment (following a National model for doing so) into the implications of reopening the bridge with temporary footway protection.
 
The outcome of the risk assessment is that the bridge has stood for approximately 120 years without apparent incident and with the information contained within Network Rail’s current detailed assessment report, it can be reopened to all classes of traffic with temporary footway protection (a steel barrier system for example).  This is considered fully adequate to be in place for up to 18 months which will then allow the Council and its consultants to further discuss the issues with Network Rail; for Network Rail to undertake some more detailed work (if they accept the issues raised by our consultants) and then for an agreement to be reached for a permanent solution which may require permanent footway protection. 

The Council’s consultants submitted the risk assessment to Network Rail on 13th  January 2012, with a further request for a face to face meeting. 

London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

From Havering Council - In the Summer this year, London will be welcoming millions of extra visitors for two truly unforgettable sporting events, and celebrating

in an extensive culture festival as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.　

Just a short journey from the Olympic Stadium, Havering is ideally placed to share in the excitement of, and opportunities arising from, the hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

We believe that 2012 presents Havering's residents with a unique opportunity to engage in the spirit of the Games, to try something new, and to get involved in culture activities - whether that be getting involved in the arts, music, theatre, libraries, dance, sport and physical activity, local history and heritage, or joining in the fun at Romfest and other local cultural events.　

As part of our drive to make it easier than ever to get involved, we have produced the Havering 2012 Culture Calendar, listing an array of different sporting, artistic and other cultural activities within the borough, for every day of 2012.　

For the full listing of the first edition of the calendar (January - March ), please visit:

Generating increased participation in cultural activity in the borough will provide a lasting legacy from the Games in 2012, supporting the local economy, increasing engagement in the voluntary and community sector, and contributing to improved health and wellbeing.

The calendar demonstrates the huge amount of skill and talent in Havering and the　 quality and variety of cultural and community organisations running activities.

www.havering.gov.uk/2012.　 The following quarters will be published later in the year.