LODGE AVENUE
A proposal to install a zebra crossing outside the school has been rejected as it was felt that it would not have been the best way of improving safety at the site and would have resulted in residents’ parking bays being removed. Different options to deal with the problem may be possible.

REGARTH AVENUE
We have raised matters relating to access to the River Rom from Regarth Avenue with the Council. We understand that Homes in Havering hope to be able to replace the soffits and also do some decorating here.
ROSSALL CLOSE
We have been glad to be of assistance to residents with environmental concerns.
HAYSOMS CLOSE
We understand that Homes in Havering hope to be able to replace the soffits on the properties here.
MAIN ROAD
We are grateful to Homes in Havering for replacing the white fencing in front of Royal Jubilee Court, which was always breaking, with much more sympathetic green railings.

ALCOHOL LICENSING APPLICATIONS REJECTED
An application for extended hours by The Edge in the Market Place has been rejected. An application by Park Lane Food Centre was rejected. An application by "Family Bargains" in The Brewery was rejected. An application by Tesco at 76 South Street was only approved after the applicants made significant changes to their proposal. An application for drinking outside at "The Brickyard" in South Street was also modified.
MALVERN ROAD
Residents have asked if the four voucher bays in the road could be converted to residents’ parking bays. We have suggested this to the Council.

HAVERING SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
This includes Romford Summer Theatre’s production of "The Winter’s Tale" (hopefully not an omen for the weather....) at the Rockery in Raphael Park from on Thursday 21st-Saturday 23rd June at 8pm, Sunday 24th June at 3pm and Thursday 28th-Saturday 30th June at 8pm. Tickets £10 (£8 concessions). More information available at http://www.romfordsummertheatre.com. For more information on other events in Havering Shakespeare Festival please see http://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/Shakespeare-Festival, or pick up a festival leaflet in any Havering library or Havering Museum.

Romford Star Trek

ROMFORD STAR TREK
This women-only walk to raise money for St. Francis Hospice will be held on the night of Saturday 7th July this year, starting in the Liberty Shopping Centre. For more information or to sign up to take part please phone 01708 771431 or visit the St. Francis Hospice website www.sfh.org.uk.

Diamond Jubilee

This afternoon's Jubilee celebrations at "Margaret Thatcher House".  Photo by Cllr. Garry Pain.

HAVERING MELA
Organised by Havering Asian Women’s Association this popular annual event will be held on the green by the Queen’s Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday 24th June this year. There will be children’s, community and arts events and all are welcome.