Harold Wood residents and business people are encouraged to comment on the budget proposals before the deadline of Thursday 17 December 2015.

We have launched our budget consultation after proposals to save £24 million over the next three years were passed by Cabinet

The proposals outline how we aim to make the savings by generating income through the introduction of a housing company and investing in renewable energy; by managing demand through encouraging residents to engage with us online and limiting the amount of waste left out for collection.

The full Budget Report can be read here.

Singing for Pleasure

Havering Adult College is offering this 10 week course to learn to sing and develop technique and is open to all abilities. The course will start on Wednesday 13 January, 7.15pm – 9.15pm at Redden Court School. The cost of the course is £102. Find out about enrolment. More information on music courses.

Safety first at school

Harold Wood Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) is doing extra patrols at Harold Court Primary School after complaints from residents and parents about parking being dangerous for pedestrians and other road users.

Light up your home

Harold Wood Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) is reminding residents to use timers on lights and radios to make homes look lived in now that the nights are drawing in.

The peak time for burglaries is between 4pm and 8pm during the winter months. Lights and radios can deter criminals from breaking in as they prefer empty houses.

Watch a video of Harold Wood Police on anti-burglary patrol.

Free home security survey

The SNT will also provide tailored advice on how to secure your home with a free security survey. Email them to make an appointment.

On the beat with Harold Wood Police

Each police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) holds meetings where the public can attend, ask questions and get crime prevention advice. More information available here about Harold Wood SNT.

You can follow Harold Wood SNT on Twitter here or  Havering Police on Facebook here.

What's happening at Harold Wood Library?

Find out more about Harold Wood Library here.

Wednesday 9 December, 11am - 12noon. Young at Heart Christmas Quiz with mince pies and refreshments. Email for more details.

Bean bags are best

Have a relaxing read on the new bean bags at Harold Wood library – ideal for young people using the library.

Events in Harold Wood

If you are running a community event in Harold Wood get free publicity by completing the online form here.

Havering Singers at St Peter’s Church

Havering Singers’ Autumn Concert will take place at St Peter’s Church, Harold Wood on Saturday 14 November from 7.30pm. Buy your tickets online now.

Christmas Fayre

8th Squirrels Heath Scout Group is holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 5 December, 10am – 1pm at Kingsland Hall, off Station Road, Harold Wood. More information by email.

Volunteers needed

The Harold Hill and Harold Wood Division of St John Ambulance is looking for volunteers to join the unit. More information from Doug Croxall.

Road works alert

Until Sunday 15 November Transport for London is reducing the A127 to a single lane in each direction at the Ardleigh Green bridge, which may cause delays at the Squirrels Heath Road traffic lights. Sign up here for a weekly email update on travel issues in Havering.

If you see something that needs improving in Harold Wood, please report it using the Council’s online forms.

The forms cover a wide range of issues from fly-tipping to potholes. Completing the correct form sends it direct to the right people to deal with that issue.

Harold Wood Station work

Crossrail is currently working on building a new footbridge at this station.

Click for further details of Crossrail's work and how it may impact on your journey.