Council approves new ‘fairer’ points-based social housing allocation scheme
Havering Council has formally approved an updated scheme to allocate social housing in the borough.
Trainee reporter
Riddhi writes stories for the Romford Recorder. Before becoming a reporter Riddhi previously worked as a screenwriter and producer. She graduated from Goldsmiths University with a degree in digital journalism - one of four degrees that she holds.
Riddhi writes stories for the Romford Recorder. Before becoming a reporter Riddhi previously worked as a screenwriter and producer. She graduated from Goldsmiths University with a degree in digital journalism - one of four degrees that she holds.
Havering Council has formally approved an updated scheme to allocate social housing in the borough.
The first premium economy hotel in Europe by Hilton hotel chain will open in Romford “in the coming weeks”, a company spokesperson has said.
The boy, 5, who sadly died after falling from the window of a housing block in Plaistow, has been locally named as Aalim Makial Jibril.
A man from Redbridge is among two people from east London charged after three drug-related deaths in Essex.
The A13 between Havering and Thurrock could be shut at nights for 18 months as it is set to undergo repairs.
An Indian takeaway in Romford has turned around its food hygiene rating after previously getting the lowest score from the Food Standards Agency.
A primary school in Chadwell Heath is “disappointed” after being downgraded by Ofsted, claiming that inspectors did not consider challenges caused by Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.
A search has been launched for a wanted man who has links to Chadwell Heath.
A popular BBC show host was seen filming a segment in Romford on how the town tackles crimes against retailers.
Transport for London’s (TfL) plan to refurbish the Gallows Corner flyover is a step closer to reality - but it has been dubbed “a sticking plaster solution” by Romford MP Andrew Rosindell.
Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.
As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.
Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.
These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.
It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.