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12 September 2019
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I was pleased to see so many people enjoying themselves at Romford Market's first Craft Beer Festival last Saturday.
The sun shone and the beer was so good extra supplies had to be brought in. From what I could see the festival achieved its aim of encouraging people to visit the market and the neighbouring shops, cafes and restaurants.
Last week Cllr Jason Frost, our Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care Services, and I formally opened a new sensory garden at Avelon Road Centre in South Hornchurch. The centre provides day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, and the new outdoor space, created in partnership with Thames Chase volunteers, will benefit people with disabilities.
Lastly, earlier this week I was very happy to meet with Neil Usborne, who is the London Project Manager for the Armed Forces Community Covenant. I am proud that Havering Council has signed up and pledged our commitment to it. It encourages all of us to support the armed forces community in our borough and promote understanding and awareness among the public on issues affecting them.
We also never forget the sacrifice of so many other people during times of war. Last week we proudly flew the Red Ensign in front of the Town Hall to mark Merchant Navy Day.
Cllr Damian White
Leader, Havering Council
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The final exhibition for the Romford Masterplan took place last Saturday in the Liberty Shopping Centre.
There was a high level of interest with feedback received from 177 people on the day, with many more taking a look.
More than 1,200 people have now shared their ideas and opinions since January, and this feedback will help shape the future of Romford Town and the surrounding area.
The final data is still being processed, but overall people were very supportive of the plans, particularly around the market, the River Rom, linking green spaces, and widening Romford's appeal.
The latest exhibition can be viewed online, where you can submit your feedback until Sunday 22 September.
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If you think you have the tallest sunflower or maybe the best front garden in the borough, you could be a winner in this year’s Havering in Bloom competition.
The competition is a key part of the borough’s London in Bloom entry.
The deadline for entries is 20 September.
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You could lower your energy bill by joining the many local people who have made the Big London Energy Switch.
You have until 8 October to register your interest.
Signing up for the scheme is free and without obligation. Completing the registration form takes less than five minutes.
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Havering Council launched England’s first partnership with food tech innovators Kafoodle, to support students in secondary schools with known food allergens.
The Council’s multi-award winning HES Catering Services developed this innovative partnership to enable secondary school students to independently select lunches in the safe knowledge that their choices match their dietary needs.
All secondary schools, supplied by HES Catering Services across Havering, will each receive a unique QR code developed by Kafoodle.
Students simply scan the code with their mobile phone, which opens up an online app, where they can easily view daily menus and filter options based on known food allergens or their dietary requirements.
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If you are an EU citizen living in Havering, a business that exports to the EU, or planning a holiday to an EU/EEA country, you may have questions about how the UK's planned exit from the EU will affect you.
Havering Council's website has a page of useful information and links.
A list of places that offer an ID document checking service is updated regularly on the UK Government's website.
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The NHS encourages everyone to use their cancer screening services.
Alix Holmes (Macmillian Cancer Information Manager for Barking, Havering & Redbridge University NHS Trust), and Dr Ola (GP at the New Medical Centre) will be giving an informative talk about screening and lifestyle choices that can help to prevent cancer and catch it early. Early detection of cancer via screening may significantly improve your chances of successful treatment.
- Tuesday 17 September from 7 - 8.30pm
- The New Medical Centre, 264 Brentwood Road, Hornchurch, RM2 5SU
This talk is available to everyone who is registered at The New Medical Centre, Weston Road Surgery, and North Street Surgery.
Taking the time to attend and learn what you can do to help prevent cancer or ensure early detection of cancer could be one of the best investments of 90 minutes of your life. Cancer can be a worrying thing to think or talk about, this talk will help to replace worry with information.
Image courtesy of Vecteezy.com.
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Residents should be on their guard for bogus traders after reports were received by the Council's Trading Standards team saying that that home insulation scammers have been operating in the borough.
The advice is if you have any concerns on anyone visiting you that you don't know, or are worried that a neighbour or relative is in danger of being scammed, call Trading Standards/Citizen Advice on 0345 4040506.
Residents looking for someone to carry out work can find Trading Standards-approved businesses online.
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It's the final week of Havering Council's consultation on the way the borough’s libraries and children’s centres services should be delivered in the future.
You can also make comments online. The consultation closes on Wednesday 18 September.
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