 Heaton Ward councillor resigns
Following the resignation of Philip Hyde, independent councillor
for Heaton ward, the Returning Officer and Chief Executive, Cheryl
Coppell, has announced notice of a casual
vacancy.
What now?
Two local government electors will need to request a by-election in writing. This should be emailed or sent to Cheryl Coppell, Proper Officer. Town Hall, Main Road, Romford,RM1 3BD.
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Work is still progressing on the new Harold
Hill Library in the Hilldene Shopping Centre ready for opening
this summer.
The roof is now completed and skylights are in place.
As work continues more deliveries are expected on site which may cause some disruption.
 Volunteers needed
Tapestry
is looking for volunteers from Harold Hill to help at Paines
Brook Court, a day centre that caters for the needs of frailer adults and
those with dementia. Guests at the day centre enjoy a friendly chat, a freshly
cooked meal in good company and a host of stimulating activities.
Tapestry is looking for friendly and empathetic people to
help guests enjoy these activities – if you are interested please email Gemma.
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 Free swimming
Children aged under eight-years-old will be able to swim for
free at Central
Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill as everyone Active extends its swimming offer
until October 2016.
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 Everyone Active
also offers free swimming for adults aged 50 and above, at specific times
throughout the week, which will also be extended until October 2016.
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Party for Queen's Birthday
On
Sunday 12 June 2016, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 90th
birthday.
Communities across Havering can be part of
this national celebration by organising a neighbourhood street party.
Street parties are a great part of British life, and an opportunity for
communities to come together and celebrate national occasions.
Find out more about street parties in Havering here.
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£100 fines to make school parking safer
Broadford Primary School, in Farringdon Avenue, Harold Hill is one of six primary schools in Havering piloting a new initiative to tackle the
problem of dangerous parking outside schools.
A key part of the scheme is introducing a Public
Space Protection Order under the Crime and Policing Act 2014, enforced by fixed
CCTV cameras, with offending motorists fined £100 for each offence, with the
threat of criminal prosecution for more offences.
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A127 road and
footway closures
Until the end of March one eastbound lane
will be closed as part of the Ardleigh Green Bridge replacement. The footway
and verge within the traffic island at the junction of the A127 and Bryant
Avenue will also be closed during the same period.
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Polling
station change
The
New Testament Church of God on Briar Road, Harold Hill will be used instead of
the Betty Whiting Centre for the Greater London Assembly and Mayor of London elections due to take place on Thursday 5 May. Information about your polling station will be on
your poll card. More information.
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Wine Appreciation
Havering
Adult College is offering a five week Wine
Appreication course at Redden Court School,, starting on Wednesday 27
April, 7pm – 9pm. The course costs £122.00. Enquire about enrolment here.
More information on classes at Havering Adult College here.
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 On the beat with Harold Hill Police
Each police Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) holds
meetings the public can attend and ask questions and get crime prevention
advice.
In Harold Hill there are two SNTs - Gooshays and Heaton - and their next meetings are:
Saturday 19 March - drop-in surgery
Monday 21 March - drop-in Surgery
Wednesday 30 March - drop-in surgery
The Gooshays SNT also hold regular coffee mornings (pictured) at St George's Church.
More information about Gooshays SNT and Heaton SNT available here.
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Help and advice
The Early Help Service runs drop-in
sessions and other activities at two places in Harold Hill - Chippenham Road Children’s
Centre and Community Hub and the Ingrebourne Children’s Centre and Community
Hub in Taunton Road.
More information available here.
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Harold Hill Foodbank
The Harold Hill Foodbank is at Unit 1
Guardian Business Centre, Farringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 8FD and is open Monday – Friday 10.30am –
1.30pm.
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 If you see something that needs improving in Harold Hill 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.
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Street light not working?
Seen a pothole?
Our website gives
you a simple way to access whatever you need – from planning applications to
swimming pool opening times – on your computer, tablet or smartphone, at a time
that suits you. If you don’t have your own device, you can log on at your
local library, where staff will be on hand to offer help.
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Friday 25 March, 8pm – 9.30pm. Romford Historical Society
talk on London in Art at myplace, Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN.
 What's on at Harold Hill Library?
New opening hours begin from Monday 21 March. The opening times for Harold Hill library are Monday and Thursday 10am – 8pm, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am – 4pm.
Tuesday 29 March, 11am - noon, Young At Heart Club Quiz. £1 including refreshments.
Find out more about Harold Hill Library.
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 The Creative Hub, Bryant Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 0AP is holding the following events, which need to be booked in advance:
Tuesday 29 March, 10.30am - noon, Hama beads.
Wednesday 6 April, 10.30am - noon, clay workshop.
Friday 8 April, 10.30am - noon, making bird feeders.
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Adult beginner table tennis sessions
Come
along and learn the basics, and refresh/improve your skills in a relaxed and
friendly environment. Equipment provided. Tuesdays, 10.30am - noon, £3, myplace,
Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN.
Book a place by email.
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 Free Bikeability training
The Bikeability and Start to Ride training
courses will take place at myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill,
RM3 9EN, during the Easter school holidays on the following dates:
Tuesday 29 March: Bikeability Level 1 and 2:
10am – 2.30pm (day one of course)
Wednesday 30 March: Bikeability Level 1 and
2: 10am – 2.30pm (day two of course)
Wednesday 30 March: Start to Ride training:
10am – 12pm & 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Thursday 31 March: Bikeability Level 3: 10am
– 2.30pm
Book your place here.
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myplace
activities
Further details available here.
Music Studio
Calling
bands and musicians, myplace offers a modern rehearsal space with audio
production studio and editing suite facilities available for up to 10
performers.
Children’s Parties (up to 12 years-old)
myplace is a fabulous child-friendly building. We can help you organise any
type of party with space for up to 200 people, including arranging entertainers,
bouncy castles, cooking, sports, crafts, discos or roller discos and more.
Room Bookings
Need a
room? For a range of adaptable meeting spaces for business or leisure at
reasonable prices.
Prospects
Free drop-in session for advice on employment and training every Monday and
Friday.
Film Club
For young
people who love movies, screenings, production training and trips. Every Monday,
5pm - 7pm, £5 yearly membership fee.
Football Project
Traning
and matches for ages 12-16 every Monday at Central Park Outdoor Court, 5.30pm -
7pm.
Studio Time
Two hours in the recording studio with youth worker support and guidance, age 13-19
years every Monday 6pm - 8pm, every Tuesday 5pm - 7pm and 7pm - 9pm, every
Wednesday and Thursday 7pm - 9pm, £2.
Duke
of Edinburgh Award Scheme
The ultimate challenge for
youngsters, aged 14-24 years, seeking an adventure or aiming to build useful life skills.
Mondays, 7pm - 9pm.
Information Shop
Free drop-in session for advice and guidance on issues such as employment,
housing and sexual health, every Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm - 6pm.
Revellers
Regular club sessions for young people with additional support needs. myplace,
every Tuesday, 7pm - 9pm, £1 members, £1.50 non-members.
Harold Hill Seniors Club
Social group
for the over 60s, every Tuesday, 1pm - 3pm.
Starshine Stage School
Stage school for ages two-and-a-half-years and up, every Tuesday and Thursday,
4.30pm - 9pm.
Youth
Lounge
Chill-out zone for young people aged
13-19 years to socialise and talk to youth workers, every Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday, 4pm -6pm, free.
Junior Youth Club at myplace
After school club for 8-12s. Activities include sports, drama, games, art and
music, every Thursday, 7pm - 9pm, £1.50 members, £2 non-members.
AMPS Project
Music performance
project for young musicians, age 11+, every Thursday 7pm - 9pm, £1 members, £1.50
non-members.
Saturday Wake Up
Build a skateboard, make a pizza… loads of stuff to do with your Saturday for ages
11-16 years, 11am - 1pm. Dates may vary.
The Spot
Entertaining sessions for young people with additional support needs, Saturdays,
1.30pm - 3.30pm, £1.50 members, £2 non-members.
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