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My name is Vanessa Zopp, and I am writing as a long‑standing local resident and small business owner to ask, very respectfully, for your support with a charitable challenge for our veterans and families. On 6 – 7 June 2026, I am taking on the Cateran Yomp,...

There was a wonderful turnout of support at the recent meeting to hear the latest update on the progress to re open the library. The Harold Wood Foundation is currently negotiating a realistic rental agreement for a seven year lease with council officers.  A formal request has...

For over 10 years, Havering Dementia Carers Support Group (HDCSG) has been a lifeline for local people living with dementia and the carers who support them every day. What We Do HDCSG provides a safe, welcoming and supportive space where: People living with dementia can take part...

So for those who don’t know me, I’m Daniel and on Monday November the 11th 2024 at precisely 4:16am, the world lost a true angel, my beautiful Fiancé Caroline, to colorectal cancer. My aim now is to raise as much money for Saint Francis Hospice as humanly...

Stephen Moffat’s The Unfriend is coming to Harold Wood! March 11-14 Guildonian Players are delighted to bring you Stephen Moffat’s new dark comedy, only just available for amateur theatre.  First performed in Chichester in 2022, transferring to the West End where Lee Mack took on the lead role,...

We provide the latest update received from TFL with regards to the Gallows Corner project January 2026 Gallows Corner newsletter final...

Friends of Harold Court Primary and Nursery School would like to thank our local community for the very generous donations for our Christmas Just Giving Tree campaign in 2025. Donations from our local community of toys, gifts and food were distributed to our school community by staff this Christmas...

Walker Sports Coaching hosts Football Sessions in the local area. Group Sessions, 1-2-1 Sessions, Girls Football, Half-Term Camps, Birthday Parties and much more. Starting from age Five up to Adults. If you love football or looking to build confidence and #ReachYourPotential Walker Sports can certainly help. Could...

Following the announcement that the Gallows Corner works were going to continue to Spring 2026, we wrote to the Council, TFL and Mayor of London asking a number of questions that we have received. Below are the responses from the council and the Mayor/TFL   Council response....

We would to express our sincere thanks to everyone that attended the remembrance service today at the Harold Wood War Memorial outside the library building. Lest we forget...

We have received the following from TFL with regards to the latest update on Gallows Corner.   Good afternoon, I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the work we – and Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) – are carrying out in the Gallows corner...

Harold Wood Ward faces challenges familiar across Havering, congestion, poor air quality, limited public transport options, and rising health concerns.  Cycling is not the whole answer, but it is a practical, affordable, and proven way to tackle all of these issues at once. What makes cycling particularly...

Look what’s coming to Harold Wood! The Noble Spaniard, a comedy by W H Maugham – 12 – 15 November, 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee A holiday in Boulogne turns into an hilarious mishap for a group of Victorian aristocrats who are beset by an amorous...

We are launching a petition to try and get CCTV installed in Station Road as concerned residents, shoppers, and business owners have told us that they believe that the installation of CCTV is essential to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity, and support law enforcement efforts and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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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...

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...

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...