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Man dies following house fire in Romford The fire broke out in Belgrave Avenue during the early hours of this morning (credit: Google Maps) The London Fire Brigade were called to an end-of-terraced property in Belgrave Avenue at around 4.40am this morning (Wednesday, 30 April). One man was rescued from the first floor via an internal staircase by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.

Plans for new north-east London tram route stalled due to lack of funding Havering Town Hall. The borough has requested a £54m loan from the Government. Credit: Google (Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Noah Vickers) Havering Council had in August 2023 said it would investigate the possibility a ‘north-south tram’ through the borough, as most of the area’s Tube and rail connections only provide for east-west connections with central London or Essex.

Man arrested after double stabbing in Romford A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm Police were called to Coltsfoot Path at around 12.50pm on Monday, 21 April to reports of a man with stab wounds. The 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with what are not believed to be either life-threatening or life-changing injuries. Shortly afterwards officers were alerted by the LAS to a second victim nearby in Lavender Close. A 19-year-old man was also taken to hospital.

Hornchurch off-licence approved despite local noise concerns The building in Squirrels Heath Lane. Credit: Google / Havering Council (Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sebastian Mann) Ali Uzun, the owner of Hornchurch Food and Wine, successfully applied for a licence to sell drinks until 11pm, seven days a week. A written verdict approving the application has now been published, after the scheme was debated by Havering Council’s licensing committee in March.

Havering Council to spend £13m on cladding replacements Highfield Towers. Credit: Google (Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sebastian Mann) The council aims to ensure the “continued safety” of its homes and that they adhere to the Building Safety Act 2022, which was passed following the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. The works are “complex” and may be “disruptive” for residents, the council has warned.

Havering Council criticised for prayers and national anthem proposals Havering Town Hall. Credit: LDRS (Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sebastian Mann) Councillors discussed the possibility of altering the constitution in February, with a view to shortening meetings. Full council meetings often last longer than two hours and have been known to overrun to accommodate debates.

Motorcyclist fighting for his life following serious collision in Loughton The collision happened in Epping New Road (Credit: Google Maps) Police were called to Epping New Road, near the junction with Rangers Road, just after 1.45pm yesterday (Monday, 31 March) where a car and motorbike collided. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital. The road was closed between Robin Hood roundabout and Rangers Road while investigations were carried out.

London councils renew calls for local government funding to be reformed Rachel Reeves delivers the Spring statement. (Credit: Parliamentlive) (Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sebastian Mann) Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech, delivered yesterday (26th March), laid out a series of welfare cuts and a hefty boost to defence spending, but little in the way of support for local authorities.

Removing ‘risk’ items from ward could have been an ‘overreaction,’ Alice Figueiredo. (Image: Family of Alice Figueiredo) (Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sebastian Mann) Alice Figueiredo, 22, was a patient on the Hepworth ward, an acute psychiatric ward in Goodmayes Hospital, when she died in 2015. She used plastic bin bags in 18 self-harm attempts, including in her fatal attempt on 7th July.