Harold Wood Hill Park Residents' Association

St Peters Church Harold Wood Foundation Meeting 2

Harold Wood Foundation - Discussion on future of Library Building

Despite the heat and heavy traffic, the Harold Wood Foundation welcomed 128 members of the community to a public meeting at St Peters Church to discuss an exciting proposal to reopen Harold Wood library as a vibrant community hub. The atmosphere was positive and enthusiastic as the Foundation outlined plans aimed at supporting the wellbeing...

Sponsorship Opportunity – Support Harold Wood Sports Association

At Harold Wood Sports Association (situated in Harold Wood Park), football and cricket aren’t just games, they are a way of life. Serving the community for 90+ years with thriving teams across all ages, we’re proud to represent the local community all year round. We’re now seeking LOCAL SPONSORS to help us survive and make required...

Gallows Corner Closure

TFL have provided an update on the forthcoming closure of Gallows Corner with a better map to see where the diversions are. Attached below is a letter and diversion map that will be delivered to around 11,000 homes and businesses living in the area. TFL will also be contacting stakeholders such as schools, businesses, local emergency...

Gallows Corner Flyover Refurbishment work to begin on 10 March  

We have received the below from TFL with regards to Gallows Corner I am writing to let you know we will soon begin work to the Gallows Corner flyover.        The project will involve the complete renewal and replacement of all elements of the structure, other than its foundations. This will allow the speed and weight restrictions to...

Keeping Yourself Safe

Here is some guidance from our local Police Team with regards to Keeping yourself Safe Keeping Yourself Safe

Harold Wood Sports Association (HWSA)

Harold Wood Sports Association (HWSA)- Help wanted HWSA was established over 30 years ago with the aim of running the clubhouse in Harold Wood Park supporting local community sports teams. The building provides somewhere safe for the youngsters of our community to experience football, cricket and athletics as well as providing a social hub for the...

Harold Court Summer Carnival

Customer Satisfaction Survey for Council

Havering Council has launched an independent customer satisfaction survey in collaboration Havering Council has launched an independent customer satisfaction survey in collaboration with The Institute of Customer Service (ICS) to prioritise and improve customer services for our residents. The council wants to understand what they are doing well and where improvements can be made. Havering Council has...

Moto to build two motorway service stations on the M25

Moto has asked Brentwood Borough Council for outline planning permission which, if granted, will allow Moto to build two motorway service stations on the M25, north of Chequers Road and south of Horseman Side, Navestock. If permission is granted, these service stations would be in the Green Belt. They’ll also have local entry and exit...

School Streets - Consultation on residents of Coombe Road

The council have advised that as part of the consultation and decision to implement permanently the school streets of Phase 2, a review of the school street was carried out and a number of measures proposed to improve its performance or to remediate issues. One of these measures was to move the extents of the...

Havering Council FAQs and Links

Over the last few years, Havering Council has made great strides to improve its Customer Services and make it easy for residents to get the support they need. This has included introducing and upgrading online forms so you can report issues quickly on the web. We have gathered the most frequent Customer Service questions together into...

Coming to The Little Theatre in Harold Wood! November 13-16

Coming to The Little Theatre in Harold Wood! November 13-16 The Game's Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays a seasonal murder mystery by Ken Ludwig. Acclaimed actor of the 1930s, William Gillette, invites his Sherlock Holmes co-stars to his eccentric Connecticut mansion for a Christmas Eve celebration. When one of the guests is murdered, Gillette employs...

Kings Park Estate - Proposed Parking Scheme

The council is now finalising its adoption of some of the roads within the Kings Park Estate. There is a proposal for a parking scheme to be implemented in certain areas when the adoption is finalised. All residents on the estate will be consulted on this and will have until the 4th October to respond....

SAVE HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY

We would like to thank all of you who attended the Harold Wood Library consultation events and contributed with their ideas and suggestions in a professional and thoughtful manner. Overall at both consultation events there were about 150 residents which is a brilliant turnout and we believe is the largest attendance of all the library consultation...

Massage with Sami

Harold Wood War Memorial Hall

Have you ever wondered what goes on at the hall on Gubbins Lane near to Harold Wood Station, then wonder no more….at present there is line dancing, indoor bowls, Tai Chi classes and Harold Wood Women’s Institute meet there once a month. The hall is available for one-off lettings as well as regular lettings....

Planning Appeal – Squirrels Douglas Ave

We have been advised that there has been an appeal to the Secretary of State against the decision by Havering to refuse permission of 9 new dwellings at the Squirrels in Douglas Ave. Any further representations can be made and sent in by 15th August 2024. Details of the letter and application reference can be...

Elms Industrial Site

Residents living in the proximity of the Elms Industrial Site in Church Road should have received a pre-engagement consultation leaflet from planners who wish to redevelop the site prior to submitting a planning application to the council. We believe the intention is to use this as an open storage site and we have asked for...

M25/J28 Improvement Scheme - Upcoming Closures

The council have made us aware of some upcoming road closures linked to the M25 J28 improvement scheme. M25 J28 anti-clockwise entry slip - weekend closure National Highways will be closing the M25 anti clockwise entry slip at junction 28 to carry out essential drainage and street lighting works. The entry slip will...

SAVE HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY

The HRA/Labour Administration are proposing to close Harold Wood library which your Harold Wood Councillors believe is unacceptable. This is a well-used library by all residents in our community and has had over 30,000 visitors during the last year when it is only opened for 24 hrs a week. That equates to about 2500 visitors...

Harold Wood Station Mural

The Harold Wood Councillors were delighted to attend the community consultation event at the Harold Wood Hub to see what plans are in store for our station. Local resident Sophie Mowat has worked with Rachel Grimwood and the MTR Elizabeth Line to design some artwork for the station to help improve mental health. Here is...

Save Harold Wood Library

The HRA/Labour run Council administration have issued a consultation paper that proposes that four libraries including Harold Wood are proposed for closure. Harold Wood Library has had over 30,000 visits in the year to March 2024 averaging 2000 or 3000 visits a month. We are very disappointed to see that our library is being considered...

Harold Hill research project

If you would like to help Jade on her research project of past and present residents of Harold Hill then please see the attached flyer or go to her website. Jade Hunter Research Poster arc www.jade-hunter.com

Boot Sale at Harold Court Primary School

Harold Court Primary School - prospective parent tours

Harold Court Primary School are holding prospective parent tours - see poster for details New nursery poster

Havering's £53.7 Million Loan

Please find attached details of Havering's £53.7million Loan with the government which the Leader of the Council accepted without giving Councillors a vote on whether to accept this or not. 240227 - Minister Hoare to Cllr Morgon (1) Response to Minister Hoare 28.02.24

BUDGET UPDATE

At a Full Council meeting held in February, the Council announced that their application to the government for a capitalisation direction was approved. This means that a loan of up to £54 million had been agreed to avoid Havering Council having to issue a S114 notice and declare themselves bankrupt. This confirmation of a Loan being...

Fundraising Request

A local resident is running the London Marathon and is raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. Here is Mark’s story… I’m 63 I had heart problems and the treatment I received from guys hospital and the British heart foundation. Was second to none. I think we all know someone who has or had some kind...

School Streets Phase 2 Decision by Council

A decision by the Cabinet Member for Environment has been published by the council on the School Streets Phase 2 and they have decided to go ahead and approve the implementation of Permanent Traffic Orders from the existing Experimental Orders to support the operation of Phase 2 of the School Streets Scheme. Harold Wood councillors...

Men's Mental Health Event in Harold Wood

Please find attached information regarding the forth coming event aimed at supporting men’s mental health in Harold Wood Its Ok to Talk PR

Harold Wood Foundation – Discussion on future of Library Building
29th June 2025 by Darren Wise

Despite the heat and heavy traffic, the Harold Wood Foundation welcomed 128 members of the community to a public meeting at St Peters Church to discuss an exciting proposal to reopen Harold Wood library as a vibrant community hub. The atmosphere was positive and enthusiastic as the...
Read more →
Sponsorship Opportunity – Support Harold Wood Sports Association
29th June 2025 by Darren Wise

At Harold Wood Sports Association (situated in Harold Wood Park), football and cricket aren’t just games, they are a way of life. Serving the community for 90+ years with thriving teams across all ages, we’re proud to represent the local community all year round. We’re now seeking...
Read more →
Gallows Corner Closure
9th June 2025 by Darren Wise

TFL have provided an update on the forthcoming closure of Gallows Corner with a better map to see where the diversions are. Attached below is a letter and diversion map that will be delivered to around 11,000 homes and businesses living in the area. TFL will also...
Read more →
Gallows Corner Flyover Refurbishment work to begin on 10 March  
5th March 2025 by Darren Wise

We have received the below from TFL with regards to Gallows Corner I am writing to let you know we will soon begin work to the Gallows Corner flyover.        The project will involve the complete renewal and replacement of all elements of the structure, other than its...
Read more →

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