I popped down to South Street in Romford last week after confirmation that Havering Council has purchased the retail unit, which is home to Marks & Spencer.
It’s part of the Council’s long-term vision for a transformed Romford – protecting retail opportunities for businesses and residents through Council-owned properties.
Not only will this investment create an additional income for the Council, but it also means that Romford will continue to provide a quality shopping offer for residents, with much-loved British retailers such as M&S.
The unit recently became available and the Council purchase was completed last month. The Council is delighted to be able to provide M&S with a Home in Romford for the future.
This purchase underpins our vision for vibrant and healthy high streets across Havering and will make Romford an even better shopping destination.
In addition to protecting and nurturing retail, the investment will provide an added revenue stream for the Council.
Cllr Damian White
Leader of the Council
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 The Havering Show, sponsored by London City Airport and supported by Time 107.5 FM is back at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Show, supported by the Romford Recorder has something for everyone of all ages and includes wrestling, children's attractions, a mini farm, and licensed bars. A Community Performance stage will be sponsored by Marlborough Highways and there will be a Sports Zone sponsored by Everyone Active.
And that's not forgetting the main stage featuring a fantastic line up of live musical acts headlined by chart-toppers Aswad on Sunday 25 August and Toploader on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August.
Tickets are available now at a discounted rate of just £3 per day or £4 per day at the gates. Under 10s go for free.
For travel information and other handy tips on the day visit our website.
At this year's Havering Show you can celebrate the life and music of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.
This authentic and respectful tribute is the only show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy’s parents, Janis and Mitch Winehouse, and the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
Taking songs from the multi-platinum selling albums Frank, Back To Black and Lioness: Hidden Treasures, renowned tribute artist Laura Jane Butler will recreate Amy's distinctive sound.
She will be singing Amy's hits including Valerie, Tears Dry On Their Own, Rehab, Love Is A Losing Game, You Know I’m No Good and of course Back to Black.
Laura recreates Amy’s most memorable live performances including the jazz standard from Ella Fitzgerald ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’, Amy’s version of ‘Mister Magic’ from the legendary Grover Washington, Sam Cook’s ‘Cupid’ and ‘Monkey Man’ by The Specials.
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Havering Council’s Housing Engagement Team are holding a series of free to attend Summer Family Fun days across the borough.
The days will include face painting, a bouncy castle, the Youth Bus, and sports activities. Food at the events is funded by The Mayor’s Fund for London Kitchen Social project and provided by Havering Adult College.
Each event takes place between 12 and 3pm:
- Wednesday 21 August, Maygreen Crescent, Hornchurch, RM11 1EJ
- Wednesday 28 August, Kings Bridge Circus, Romford, RM3 8NP
Please note that all events are weather dependent.
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