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Harold Wood Petanque Courts are Open

Petanque Court Opening We were delighted to attend the Grand opening of Havering’s very first Pertanque Court at Harold Wood Park on Saturday 13thApril. This wonderful new facility was officially opened by the Mayor of Havering and it was good to see many residents and our local

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BT SCAMS

A resident has contacted us and forwarded the attached email indicating on of the latest BT scams which indicates that a phishing email has been sent. BT Scams (1)

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Be the sharpest tool in the shed: Know the planning rules

Residents thinking about having an outbuilding in their gardens, are advised to check out the regulations. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/1/crossheading/class-e-buildings-etc-incidental-to-the-enjoyment-of-a-dwellinghouse/made Advice from Havering Council’s planning enforcement team say outbuildings must only be built for purposes that are in keeping with their existing properties, i.e to use as a TV, hobby, gym

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Front Garden Driveways

Don’t let your front garden parking conversion cost you more Residents thinking of converting their grass or soft landscaped front garden areas into a hard surface area for parking, are advised to check on what consent is needed and what the restrictions are. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/44/patio_and_driveway There is also some

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