Leader’s Business Networking Events

Leader's Network Event postponed.

The Leaders Networking Event scheduled for Wednesday 22 October 2014, has had to be postponed as a Full Council meeting is now to be held on that date. The new date for the Leader's Network Event is Thursday 27 November, from 5.30pm at the Town Hall.

Provisional dates for the Leader’s Network Events for 2015 are:

• Thursday 26 February
• Thursday 21 May
• Thursday 1 October
• Thursday 10 December

Women in Business

These meetings take place from 5.30pm at Havering College, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LL

Forthcoming meetings are scheduled for:

Wednesday 3 December 2014

2015

• Wednesday 11 February
• Wednesday 15 April
• Wednesday 17 June
• Wednesday 9 September
• Wednesday 11 November.

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Havering Business Awards Winners

The stars of Havering businesses have been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony organised by Havering Council - with the top accolade, Havering Business of the Year sponsored by accountants, Kingston Smith, presented to Harrison Wipes (pictured above right) from Harold Hill.
Harrison Wipes is a family run business that has been trading for 123 years and moved to Havering in 2002. The business, which employs 70% of its staff from the borough, also won the Decade of Success award sponsored by Right Choice Insurance Brokers, a category introduced for 2014 only, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the business awards. 

For the first time the awards ceremony was streamed live on Time FM.

Another first was the design and creation of the 2014 trophies by Danielle Browne,  a student at Havering College of Higher and Further Education (pictured above left),

Business related budget proposals

Havering Council is currently consulting on budget proposals as it has to save around one third of its budget over the next four years.

These include proposals for the future funding of economic development and business support.

More details on the proposals, and the opportunity to comment on them, are available here.

Is your business backing the Poppy Appeal?

With 2014 being the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One the Royal British Legion is looking to raise a record amount during the Poppy Appeal, which runs from Saturday 25 October until Sunday 9 November.

Businesses are being asked to have collection boxes on their premises. If you can help please email Romford British Legion

Employing Army Reservists

At the October Women In Business meeting representatives from the Army Reservists were guest speakers.

Sergeant Val Boyall and Corporal Sandy MacLeod-Cullinane from 151 Regiment Royal Logistics Corp explained how Havering businesses could benefit by supporting staff who wish to become Army Reservists, which also brings benefits for employers.

Find out more here

New waste laws for business

From January 2015 it will be a criminal offence for businesses to mix recyclables with non-recyclable waste types.

A summary conviction in a Magistrates Court could mean a fine of £5,000 or unlimited fines if the offence is serious enough to be heard in a Crown Court.

Under the new law, which originates from the EU Waste Framework Directive and is an amendment to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, businesses will be legally obliged to ensure the separate storage of and collection of paper, glass, metal and plastic waste.

Details of Havering Council’s business waste collection service can be found here.

Havering Jobs and Skills Event

This event takes place on Friday 24 October between 10am and 3.30pm at myplace, Dagnam Park Drive, Romford, RM3 9DJ

To find out more contact Carla Ah-Mane or tweet @BRMHaveringWSD.

Further events will be hosted this year so to register your interest for future events, please contact Carla Ah-Mane. 

Business Giving to the Voluntary and Community Sectors

Havering Council is developing a new project with companies with a presence in Havering who wish to support their local voluntary and community sector.

More information is available here.

Romford Shopping Hall fully let

The last two retail units in Romford Shopping Hall have now been taken meaning the two shopping floors are now full, including the units facing Romford Market.

Romford Shopping Hall has also launched a new website.

Now open in Havering

Havering is proving an attractive place for new businesses which bring with them jobs for local people.

Among those firms which have recently invested in Havering is Blue Fin Sushi in Station Parade, Victoria Road, Romford.

Two new shops have opened at Romford Shopping Hall, Market Place, Romford - Toxie Cute Corner which sells clothing and accessories and Loving Jesus which sells gifts.

There have also been a number of new shops opening in Upminster. Cherry Cards has opened at 62 Station Road, House of Design  at 209-213 St Mary’s Lane, AVTEPE (Turkish & Mediterranean restaurant) at 39 Corbets Tey Road, Nino’s (Italian restaurant) at 30 Corbets Tey Road, Ding Dong Sushi (Japanese restaurant) at 101 Corbets Tey Road , Ginger Lounge (Indian restaurant) at 121-123 Corbets Tey Road and Cancer Research UK (charity shop) at 5 Bell Corner.

Meanwhile five new firms have moved into the London Riverside BID area in Rainham: Hambro Roofing at Unit 2 Wildspace units, 6-10 Lamson Road; Roadtechs at Units 1- 2 Bridge Connections, Ferry Lane South; Serco at Unit D3 Thames View Business Centre, Fairview Industrial Park; Technology Desking Limited at Unit 5 Wildspace units,  6-10 Lamson Road and The Flag Consultancy Limited at 9 Manor Way Business Centre, Fairview Industrial Park.

Lighting up for Christmas

Christmas is coming and there are dates to put in your diary, including all the Christmas lights switch-on events which can be found here.

Businesses have the chance to double their money if they make a donation towards the cost of  Collier Row's Frozen Christmas, Hornchurch Christmas Cracker, and Rainham Christmas Event. through Spacehive.

With match-funding from corporate donations available through Spacehive every £1 donated could be worth £2 towards the cost of achieving your goal.

Safer Urban Driver Training

Transport for London (TfL) has developed an accredited Driver CPC course which promotes the safety and sharing of roads with vulnerable road users in London with a particular focus on cyclists.

Two more courses are planned for Romford during the next month on Tuesday 28 October and Tuesday 4 November.

More information is here.

Street Party celebrates Victoria Road improvements

Hundreds of people turned out for a street party to celebrate improvement works in Victoria Road, Romford.

More information here..