Regeneration news

Waterloo and Queen Street’s Community Garden Officially Opens

The community garden at Cotleigh Road in Romford, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday 22 July 2023 as it was officially presented to the local community.

Published 25 July 2023.

Cabinet agree to safeguard Rainham and Beam Park Regeneration

Havering Council’s Cabinet has agreed to buy out the interest of its joint venture partner, Notting Hill Genesis (NHG), safeguarding the future of the Rainham and Beam Park regeneration scheme.

Published 20 July 2023.

Chippenham Road consultation launches Friday 14 July 2023

Detailed plans will be unveiled, and a public consultation launched on the next phase of works to transform Harold Hill town centre on Friday 14 July 2023.

Published 12 July 2023.

Cabinet considers options for Rainham and Beam Park joint venture

Cabinet will consider the future structure of the Rainham and Beam Park joint venture between the Council and Notting Hill Genesis at next week's Cabinet meeting (19 July 2023).

Published 12 July 2023.

Community Conservation Week kicks off at Wennington Village

Volunteers from the 12 Estates joint venture (JV) partnership between Wates and Havering Council were joined by businesses that work with the JV and members of the community this week in Wennington.

Published 11 July 2023.

Developers break ground at 120-home development on former Havering College site

Bellway and Mercury Land Holdings have broken ground on a project that will transform the former Havering College Quarles Campus in Harold Hill into a 120-home development.

Published 5 July 2023.

Residents show green fingers at new community garden

Residents close to the Waterloo and Queen Street regeneration site helped out yesterday at a community event to pot flowers, fruits and vegetables ready to be planted in their new community garden.

Published 5 July 2023.

Demolition starts on new Family Welcome Centre site

Demolition has begun at the former site of Abercrombie House in Harold Hill, which is set to become Havering’s new Family Welcome Centre and Health Centre.

Published 22 June 2023.

New Green welcomes residents

New residents of New Green, Rainham were officially welcomed to their homes and community earlier today, Thursday 15 June 2023.

Published 15 June 2023.

Strategic Planning Committee updated on East Havering Data Centre plans

Havering Council Officers presented a report to councillors confirming that the proposal will be explored through the lens of a Local Development Order (LDO) and what the process is of making one.

Published 9 June 2023.

Havering Council launches infrastructure vision for borough and Thames Corridor

Havering Council last week launched their vision for improving infrastructure in the borough and Thames Corridor. This was done at a Palace of Westminster reception sponsored by Jon Cruddas MP.

Published 17 May 2023.

An update from the Havering Council and Wates Residential Joint Venture on Waterloo and Queen Street

Please see below update from the Havering Council and Wates Residential Joint Venture about the Waterloo and Queen Street site in Romford.

Published 9 May 2023.

Cabinet approve village green proposals

Havering’s Cabinet Members voted at last night’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 3 May 2023) to create village green status for five much-loved green spaces in the borough.

Published 4 May 2023.

Plans for East Havering Data Centre shared at strategic planning committee

Councillors and committee members heard about the progress being made with the plans for the data centre and ecology park in East Havering at the Strategic Planning Committee meeting last Thursday.

Published 27 April 2023.

Cabinet to consider creating five village greens for Havering

Havering’s Cabinet Members will consider a proposal at next week’s Cabinet meeting to create village green status for five much-loved green spaces in the borough.

Published 27 April 2023.

Cabinet updated on plans for East Havering data centre

Last week Cabinet heard more about plans for a new data centre in East Havering.

Published 20 April 2023.

Council Leader writes to Secretary of State about Beam Park Station delay

Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, wrote to the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport in December 2022 to highlight concerns regarding the delays to Beam Park station

Published 22 December 2022.

Christmas cheer served up at thank-you lunch for volunteers

Havering Council and Wates Residential Joint venture laid on a free Christmas lunch to thank volunteers for their work over the past year.

Published 7 December 2022.

Cabinet endorse East Havering £5.3bn datacentre opportunity

Havering Council’s Cabinet has agreed to move forward with the £5.3bn East Havering project, which will bring Europe’s largest datacentre to the borough.

Published 9 November 2022.

Cabinet to consider £5.3bn investment opportunity for Havering

Plans for a new £5.3bn inward investment project for East Havering will be reviewed at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 9 November 2022).

Published 2 November 2022.

Residents invited to next stage of Bridge Close regeneration events

Following an extensive and wide-ranging consultation on the proposals for Bridge Close Industrial Estate, residents are being invited to attend a series of exhibition events for updates on the plans.

Published 14 October 2022.

‘Topping out’ marked at new Hornchurch retirement village

A "topping-out" ceremony was held at the former Solar, Serena and Sunrise site in Hornchurch last week (Wednesday, 21 September 2022).

Published 26 September 2022.

Harold Hill’s new Family Welcome Centre given go-ahead

Planning consent has been granted for a new centre to provide emergency accommodation for vulnerable families in Havering.

Published 28 July 2022.

Right to return residents view new homes

Last week, joint venture partners Havering Council and Wates Residential welcomed residents back to the former Napier and New Plymouth site in Rainham.

Published 12 July 2022.

Havering 12 Estates regeneration celebrates four years

Havering Council and Wates Residential are celebrating four years since contracts were signed and work began to regenerate 12 council estates across the borough.

Published 5 July 2022.

Get involved in the biggest party of the year!

Havering Council are calling on residents to share their videos from the upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Published 18 May 2022.

Plans underway to revitalise Havering’s town centres

Havering Council will be making upgrades to five of the borough’s town centres over the next four months, improving the look and feel of these public spaces for businesses, shoppers and residents.

Published 23 March 2022.

New shelter and social space for Melville Road Allotment

Melville Road Allotment in Rainham is getting a total upgrade of its outdoor shelter, thanks to a project being delivered by Havering Council and Wates Residential.

Published 23 March 2022.

Topping out ceremony held for first site in Havering 12 Estates regeneration

A traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony has been held at Napier and New Plymouth House, in Rainham.

Published 21 March 2022.

Transport minister indicates positive step forward on Beam Park Station

The Minister for Transport, Wendy Morton, has indicated a positive step forward in plans to build Beam Park Station after Councillor Damian White, the Leader of Havering Council, wrote to her.

Published 7 March 2022.

Council Leader lays ceremonial brick at landmark Hornchurch development

Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, has laid the ‘golden brick’ at a landmark Bellway development which has transformed a former hospital site in Hornchurch.

Published 7 March 2022.

Site visit to celebrate 12 Estates Regeneration progress

Councillor John Crowder, Cabinet Lead for Regeneration and Sir James Wates, Chairman of the Wates Group, visited Napier and New Plymouth House yesterday (24/2/2022).

Published 25 February 2022.

New kitchen and funding for Havering Association for People with Disabilities

The Havering Association for People with Disabilities (HAD) is celebrating the completion of a new kitchen, thanks to a total refurbishment by Havering Council and Wates Residential.

Published 16 February 2022.

Council withdraws Rainham and Beam Park CPO

Havering Council has decided to withdraw the Beam Park Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) having taken legal advice and following consultation with the Planning Inspectorate.

Published 7 December 2021.

Demolition of old tower blocks heralds progress at Waterloo Estate

Romford’s first tower blocks, are being demolished to make way for a new development at Waterloo and Queen Street to build 1,380 new homes for local people.

Published 22 November 2021.

Construction for new Hornchurch retirement village begins

Construction for a new retirement village in Hornchurch is officially underway. This kicked off with a ground breaking ceremony at the Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts.

Published 10 November 2021.

Council Leader calls for agreement on new Beam Park Station

The Leader of Havering Council, Damian White, has called for the Department for Transport and the GLA to resolve their differences and build the planned station at Beam Park.

Published 2 November 2021.

Have your say on Farnham and Hilldene Estate regeneration

Residents and business owners in Harold Hill are being encouraged to share their views on proposed plans for Farnham and Hilldene shopping area.

Published 26 July 2021.

Councillors check out new homes progress

Today, Councillor Damian White, Leader of Havering Council and Councillor Michael Deon Burton, Councillor for South Hornchurch ward visited the development at Napier and New Plymouth House, Rainham.

Published 8 July 2021.

Proposal for new homes in Romford gets green light

Proposals for 1,380 new homes at Waterloo and Queen Street in the heart of Romford have been approved by Havering Council’s Strategic Planning Committee.

Published 18 June 2021.

New Harold Wood Station plaza opens

Harold Wood Station has had a complete overhaul of the look, feel, and safety of the station.

Published 14 June 2021.

Community hub revamp complete in time for new opening in June

Havering’s first community hub, in Harold Hill, will be opening for residents on 8 June.

Published 1 June 2021.

Demolition starts at Waterloo and Queen Street, Romford

Demolition work has started at Waterloo and Queen Street Romford, as part of Havering Council’s ‘12 Estates’ regeneration programme with Joint Venture partner, Wates Residential.

Published 10 May 2021.

New homes on track despite Covid 19 pandemic

Havering Council’s Deputy Leader paid a visit on Monday to the Napier and New Plymouth House development to check progress - six months after construction began.

Published 28 April 2021.

Havering businesses benefit with new contracts for borough’s biggest regeneration project

Four local businesses have been awarded contracts by joint venture partners, Havering Council and Wates Residential, as part of the borough’s biggest regeneration project.

Published 14 February 2021.

Construction phase begins on London’s £1.5bn regeneration project

The construction phase on the first site of one of the biggest regeneration projects in London has begun.

Published 14 December 2020.

Council Leader disappointed by new Crossrail delays

The Leader of Havering Council has raised his concerns about further delays to the Crossrail project (known as the Elizabeth Line).

Published 30 November 2020.

Havering Council steps in to safeguard Bridge Close regeneration

Last night, Havering Council’s Cabinet agreed to buy out the interest of its joint venture private sector partner, First Base Bridge Close Regeneration LLP.

Published 17 September 2020.

Council adds more social housing to new Rainham development

Havering Council has announced more social housing for the Napier and New Plymouth regeneration development in Rainham.

Published 6 August 2020.

Havering residents urged to sign up to free online construction training programme

Havering Council and Wates Residential are encouraging local residents to sign up to a free, three-week construction training course.

Published 22 July 2020.

Plans approved for retirement village as part of £1bn regeneration project

Major step forward for Havering Council and Wates Residential’s 12 estates regeneration project.

Published 26 June 2020.

Rainham and Beam Park: have your say as public consultation opens

Local residents and businesses have an opportunity to share their views on the plans to transform the first three of the nine development sites in Rainham earmarked for regeneration.

Published 15 June 2020.

Waterloo Estate regeneration - Supporting Romford’s recovery post Covid 19

Plans have been submitted to the Planning Authority for the Waterloo Estate in Romford.

Published 9 June 2020.

Demolition completes on first site in Havering’s 12 Estates Regeneration

Demolition work has finished on Napier and New Plymouth House, the first site in phase one of Havering Council’s 12 Estates regeneration programme with Wates Residential.

Published 6 March 2020.

Havering Council’s Local Land Charges team nominated for prestigious industry awards

Havering Council boasts several prestigious nominations as finalists in the Land Data Local Land Charges Awards 2020.

Published 28 February 2020.

Harold Hill residents encouraged to share views on regeneration project

Residents in Harold Hill have shared their views on proposed plans for the Chippenham Road Estate.

Published 12 February 2020.

Council commits new money to boost high street trade as funding changes means parking charges are relaxed

Havering Council has announced “significant investment worth millions” to help the borough’s businesses tackle the challenges of changing shopping habits and online competition.

Published 5 February 2020.

Regeneration project helps residents back into work

Havering Volunteer Centre’s Stepping Stones Lunch and Learn programme has celebrated a hugely successful year, with over half of its attendees now in full-time employment.

Published 29 January 2020.

More local businesses set to benefit from borough’s biggest regeneration project

Havering Council and Wates Residential call for local businesses to be part of their ambitious programme to deliver 3,500 high-quality homes for local people over the next 12 to 15 years.

Published 24 January 2020.

Havering Works helps over 400 residents in successful first year

Havering Works, the employment and skills service run by Havering Council, has celebrated its first year, assisting more than 400 residents to overcome barriers to employment.

Published 22 January 2020.

Council tenants donate furniture to help residents in need

Havering Council has teamed up with local charity, Here to Help Havering, to provide furniture, donated by former residents of Waterloo Estate, to those in need within the community.

Published 16 January 2020.

Building future careers through Havering regeneration scheme

Bespoke Building Futures programme delivered by joint venture partners Havering Council and Wates Residential.

Published 30 December 2019.

Bringing festive cheer to our most vulnerable residents

Christmas is a time for families to come together and celebrate, but it is important to remember those who are less fortunate.

Published 30 December 2019.

Proposed plans for new modern retirement village submitted

Proposed plans for a new modern retirement village in South Hornchurch, Havering, were submitted on Tuesday, which focus on improving residents’ wellbeing and creating new green spaces.

Published 20 November 2019.

Sapphire Ice & Leisure named Civic Building of the Year

Romford's Sapphire Ice & Leisure has been named the UK's best new civic building at a national awards event recognising the country's public projects.

Published 24 October 2019.

Havering partnership shortlisted for a national housing award

Joint venture partnership between Havering Council and Wates Residential up for Collaborators Award at the EG Awards 2019

Published 16 October 2019.

First plans approved for Havering’s biggest regeneration project

The first plans for Havering’s biggest regeneration project have been agreed, marking a significant step forward for the Council’s flagship home building programme.

Published 14 October 2019.

Heart and Soul is open for business

Heart and Soul, the new venue at 80-84 Market Place, Romford, has officially opened for business, after being taken over by new operator, KingsHeart.

Published 4 October 2019.

Havering cracks the code to supporting young women in tech

Over 100 female students from seven local schools took part in the Havering Young Entrepreneurs Programme to help develop their digital and entrepreneurial skills.

Published 1 October 2019.

Havering communities cash in on new developers charge

Havering communities are set to benefit from a new charge for developers who are building new homes and large retail projects within the borough.

Published 1 October 2019.

Free business course sees success for local entrepreneurs

Dozens of budding entrepreneurs from Havering and East London have successfully set up new businesses and kick-started their careers after completing a free business training course.

Published 24 September 2019.

Demolition begins to make way for new modern retirement village

Demolition has begun on the former Solar, Serena and Sunrise Courts site, in South Hornchurch, which is set to become a modern retirement village.

Published 17 September 2019.

Council finds new operator for 80-84 Market Place

Havering Council has found a new operator to take on the management of the former Retailery – 80-84 Market Place.

Published 29 August 2019.

Station upgrade breathes new life into Gidea Park

Work has now completed on the £1 million regeneration of the areas surrounding Gidea Park Station.

Published 27 August 2019.

Local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group moves to Romford

Havering Council has welcomed Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (BHR CCGs) to its new headquarters in North House, Romford.

Published 16 August 2019.

Havering Council buys M&S retail unit

Havering Council has confirmed the purchase of the retail unit, which is home to Marks & Spencer, in South Street, Romford.

Published 8 August 2019.

Demolition begins on £1 billion London regeneration project

Demolition has begun on one of London’s biggest housing regeneration projects, marking a significant step forward for the £1 billion scheme.

Published 30 July 2019.

Community litter pick leads to a Cleaner Havering

Havering Council and Wates Residential have taken part in a community litter pick to help make the borough a cleaner and tidier place to live.

Published 26 July 2019.

PopUp Business School success as Havering residents graduate

A free training course that provides participants with the support and tools to start a business has proved a success in Havering after more than 80 residents took part.

Published 29 May 2019.

Investors and developers flock to Havering

‘We are open for business’ was the overriding message from Havering’s Leader to more than 120 investors and developers at an event in Romford.

Published 23 May 2019.

First plans submitted for borough’s biggest regeneration project

The first plans for the borough’s biggest regeneration project were submitted today (Monday 13 May 2019), marking a significant step forward for the scheme.

Published 13 May 2019.

Public consultation for Bridge Close, Romford

Residents are invited to the next stage of public consultation for Bridge Close in Romford

Published 13 May 2019.

Romford Masterplan exhibition - The emerging ideas

Since launching the public consultation of the Romford Masterplan in January this year, our first exhibition provided an opportunity to see an overview of feedback received to date.

Published 8 May 2019.

Get involved in Havering's free Pop-Up Business School

Havering Council are urging residents to sign up to a life-changing two-week training course that provides participants with the support and tools to start a business.

Published 7 May 2019.

Your Romford - have your say on town’s future

Havering Council is continuing the conversation with residents and businesses to get their thoughts on how to improve Romford Town Centre and surrounding area.

Published 11 March 2019.

Havering businesses attend third Meet the Buyer event

The third Meet the Buyer event took place this morning and was an opportunity for businesses to discuss potential future work on three sites earmarked for regeneration.

Published 28 February 2019.

Businesses awarded demolition contract for Havering's biggest housing project

Two local businesses have been awarded demolition contracts by joint venture partners, Havering Council and Wates Residential as part of the borough’s biggest regeneration project.

Published 21 February 2019.

Havering businesses urged to get involved

Havering Council and Wates Residential are calling for Havering businesses to be part of their ground-breaking programme to deliver 3,000 high quality homes for local people over the next 12 to 15 years

Published 28 January 2019.

Your Romford, your say: join the conversation

Havering Council is asking residents and businesses for their thoughts on how to improve Romford Town Centre and surrounding area.

Published 24 January 2019.

£1.6m funding secured to support business and employment in Rainham.

Havering Council working with partners, has successfully secured £1.6m through the Greater London Authority Good Growth Fund (GGF).

Published 7 January 2019.

£800k digital boost for Rainham

As part of the Local London Partnership, Havering has secured £800k through the London Authority’s Strategic Investment Pot, to be used to improve digital connectivity in the Rainham area.

Published 2 January 2019.

80 Christmas lunches for Havering homeless and volunteers

Dozens of homeless people and volunteers in Havering have been served special three-course Christmas meals thanks to volunteers from the borough’s biggest regeneration project and The Salvation Army.

Published 19 December 2018.

Pupils use Minecraft to help design future homes

Primary school pupils road-test and improve estate design with the best ideas to be considered by Wates Residential and Havering Council for £1bn scheme.

Published 26 November 2018.

Second public consultation launched for Bridge Close Romford

Following an initial round of consultation in September, residents and businesses have a further opportunity to share their views on plans to transform Bridge Close, an area of Romford town centre.

Published 12 November 2018.

£1bn housing project gives Havering youngsters career kick-start

Eleven young adults in Havering have had a career kick-start as the first training opportunities were launched by the biggest regeneration project in the borough.

Published 30 October 2018.

Residents have say on borough's biggest regeneration project

Residents in Havering are being invited to have their say on prospective ideas and designs for the biggest housing regeneration project in the borough.

Published 2 October 2018.

Have your say on plans for Bridge Close Romford

Local residents and businesses are being invited to have their say about plans to transform an area of Romford within the ring-road.

Published 21 September 2018.

Heathrow team touch-down in Havering

Havering is bidding to be one of the Heathrow Logistics Hubs by highlighting Rainham’s unrivalled connectivity to Heathrow by rail, road, river and air.

Published 21 June 2018.

Havering Council’s Cabinet agree plans for major regeneration in the heart of Romford town centre

Havering Council Cabinet Members agreed proposals to transform the Bridge Close site in the centre of Romford.

Published 16 November 2017.

Gidea Park Station Improvements

Havering Council, in partnership with Transport for London and Crossrail, is making improvements near to Gidea Park Station.

Published 10 October 2017.

A new vision for Havering Council has been ratified by full council this evening

The Council’s new vision, ‘Havering – making a Greater London’, is about “embracing the best of what Havering has to offer, and how we as a borough can play an active role in the success of the whole of London," said Andrew Blake-Herbert, Chief Executive of Havering Council.

Published 22 February 2017.