Works continue at Gallows Corner, However TfL have a traffic order in place, which bans vehicles from travelling on this section of the road in a south-easterly direction, until June 30 or until the works have been completed,
Barking and Dagenham’s new ‘Behind Every Door’ initiative aims to visit all 16,500 council tenants over the next two years to check on property conditions, tenant well-being, and occupancy. With nearly 2,000 visits already complete, the programme is successfully preventing evictions, addressing property repairs like damp and mould, and tackling tenancy fraud.
Asha recently spoke to General Manager Peter Blunden of Lumiere Cinema in Romford. Exploring what makes this a great community venue that’s more than a place to watch films, and how it supports local people.
Dagenham Heathway is undergoing a major three-month regeneration project delivered by Be First on behalf of the Barking & Dagenham Council. Funded by the Levelling Up Fund, the four-phase upgrade will introduce dedicated cycle tracks, wider pavements, and improved pedestrian crossings between June and August. Drivers should expect one-way northbound restrictions throughout the works, alongside two full weekend road closures in August for resurfacing.
West London’s Palm Dry Cleaners Ltd and its director have been fined a combined £10,777 after illegally dumping hazardous chemical waste in Redbridge’s Aldborough Hall Nature Reserve. Following a community tip-off, investigators uncovered open drums of toxic dry-cleaning chemicals that are harmful to local wildlife.
A new confidential text service (07860 009642) has launched across north east London, allowing people of all ages to reach NHS 111 mental health crisis support without making a phone call. Developed by ELFT and NELFT, the service enables users to text “help” or even a blank message to receive immediate psychological support and signposting in a safe, discreet manner.
The next round of Tube Operator strikes are due to take place on the London Underground from May 19th to 22nd.
All other TfL modes & National Rail will operate as normal, but maybe busier than normal – Especially in Central London.
This week marks National Hoarding Awareness Week (from 11 May), shining a light on hoarding behaviours and the support available to residents across Havering. Havering
Gallows Corner will partially reopen on Sunday, May 10, restoring access to the eastbound flyover, Straight Road, and Main Road. The westbound flyover and parts of the A12 remain closed to allow for ongoing water main repairs.
April & May Tube Strikes RMT Union will see tube operators walk out across the entire London Underground network – Additionally Unite Union Bus Drivers at Bow Garage will also be on strike affecting key routes such as the 8 & 25… – Plan ahead for a week of disruption!
