The LGBCE previously held two public consultations, the latest of which recently resulted in the publication of their new draft recommendations.
Their previous proposals for Upminster and Cranham wards included reducing Upminster ward from three to two councillors and moving part of the Corbets Tey area into Rainham and Wennington ward. They also proposed moving the Dury Falls Estate from Cranham ward into Emerson Park.
However, following a detailed submission from the Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA), together with comments from many local residents, the new Boundary Commission recommendations have reinstated three councillors to Upminster ward and moved both Corbets Tey and the Dury Falls Estate back into
Havering Council has suspended charges at its car parks over the Christmas period
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Free parking to help you shop local
Cllr Damian White, leader of Havering Council, writes:
As leader of the council, I’m really pleased that my administration has been able to bring forward free parking in council car parks this Christmas.
I hope it will be a welcome boost for our local businesses, high streets and town centres after what has been an extremely challenging year.
The retail and hospitality sector has borne the brunt of the necessary restrictions we have faced, as we have tried to put the brakes on the spread of coronavirus.