The Covid-19 infection rate has started falling in Havering
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Havering’s coronavirus infection rate has fallen, week-on-week, for three days in a row, suggesting that lockdown may finally be working.
However, the borough’s infection rate remains high and its hospital trust continues to face enormous pressure.
Between Thursday, January 7, and Saturday, January 9, Havering’s infection rate fell each day, compared to the previous week.
On January 7, the borough had 1,129 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents.
Although a very high rate, that was down 11 per cent on a week earlier.
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On January 8, the infection rate rose slightly to 1,144 cases – but that was still 14.1pc lower than the previous week.
Beauly Way, Hacton, where the River Ingrebourne burst its bank.
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Constant heavy rainfall has flooded gardens and parks across Havering, with some up to five feet under water.
The River Ingrebourne burst its banks in Beauly Way, Hacton, earlier this afternoon.
One resident said: This has been the second or third time in a short space of time that I have seen flooding like this. The waters usually recede quickly when the rain stops.
Hornchurch Country Park this morning.
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Hornchurch Country Park this morning.
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Another resident, walking through Upminster Golf Club, said the water was at least five feet deep despite normally being a tiny little stream.
The #BeNiceToYourNoggin campaign has been launched in Havering to raise mental health awareness.
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Havering Council and charities such as Havering Mind have teamed up to launch a mental health awareness campaign.
The initiative, called #BeNiceToYourNoggin, aims to highlight support on offer in the borough.
It also features cartoons, created by Hornchurch illustrator Richard Darani, which include characters called Noggins.
The #BeNiceToYourNoggin campaign has been launched in Havering to raise mental health awareness.
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A council spokesperson said these characters have been used to help people start conversations on issues such as isolation, anxiety and grief.
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3:38 PM January 13, 2021
The Local Government Boundaries Commission has altered its plans in Havering and announced a new consultation, after receiving hundreds of complaints.
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Officials have dropped some planned changes to Havering’s electoral boundaries after hundreds of residents complained.
The Local Government Boundaries Commission (LGBCE) said it was no longer going ahead with some of its redrawing of the local electoral map which some residents alleged were politically motivated.
The LGBCE has ditched a planned border through Corbets Tey village, which would have assigned voters to Rainham.
Hundreds complained, some alleging the plan would aid the ruling Conservatives, as the village typically voted for resident associations.