Council leader criticises bus route’s axing
The leader of Havering Council has described Transport for London’s decision to cancel a bus route in the area saying he is “extremely disappointed” and that the decision leaves bus services in the borough as “woefully inadequate. Cllr Ray Morgon was responding to a decision to cut the route from Romford to Ockendon in January. […]
An open letter from Havering Council to prospective candidates in the Mayoral and GLA elections
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, has written an open letter to all prospective candidates in the GLA and Mayoral elections, calling for improvements to Havering’s public transport issues. Dear candidates, I am writing this open letter to all prospective candidates on behalf of the residents of Havering, as we look towards the London […]
Thurrock rejects ULEZ signs in its borough
Thurrock Council has told Transport for London it will not allow it to put up any signs for the extended London Ultra Low Emissions Zone in the borough. After a court ruling on Friday, it’s been confirmed that ULEZ is being extended to neighbouring Havering and means that vehicles that do not meet the emissions […]
Havering Council launches infrastructure vision for borough and Thames Corridor
Havering Council has launched its vision for improving infrastructure in the borough and Thames Corridor. This was done at a Palace of Westminster reception sponsored by Jon Cruddas MP. Those attending also heard from Paul Scully MP – Minister for London, the Rt Hon Ruth Kelly – Chair of Thames Freeport and Vera Kukic – […]
Council challenges HE over toll “betrayal”
Officials at the East London council Havering has written to the Transport Secretary demanding Highways England reverse a decision not to offer its residents a discount on the future Lower Thames Crossing toll. The council says Highways England had previously promised the council that Havering residents would qualify for a reduction on the toll charge […]
