Mayor announces fresh investment to fight hate crime and extremism in London

Plans submitted for new Havering special school

Where We Live: All plugged in for EV charging points

Shared Lives scheme rated Good by Care Quality Commission

Sapphire residency to bring community empowerment to the Black Cultural Centre

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Mayor announces fresh investment to fight hate crime and extremism in London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a further £875,000 investment for more than 20 grassroots projects to fight hate crime, intolerance and extremism in all its forms in the capital.

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Plans submitted for new Havering special school

Havering’s Local Planning Authority is currently reviewing plans for a new 300-pupil special school for local children.

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Where We Live: All plugged in for EV charging points

Havering Council has joined forces with Connect Kerb to provide a number of EV charging points across Council-owned car parks and on-street parking bays.

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Shared Lives scheme rated Good by Care Quality Commission

Tower Hamlets Council's Shared Lives service has been rated 'Good' following its first inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Shared Lives matches adults with a learning disability with carefully approved carers, who welcome them into their homes and family life. This approach helps people live more independently, form lasting relationships, and remain connected to their communities.

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Sapphire residency to bring community empowerment to the Black Cultural Centre

After more than a decade of working to support ethnic minority communities across London and beyond, Sapphire’s takeover of the centre began on Friday, 22 August.

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Havering Council Housing Team helps Transform Tenant’s Life

In a remarkable story of dedication and compassion, a local resident living in severe hoarding conditions has had their life transformed, thanks to the support of the Council’s hoarding officer.

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Havering Council sets out concerns on possible delays to Gallows Corner improvements

Havering Council has written to Transport for London around concerns that there may be a delay in opening Gallows Corner and have asked for compensation if that happens.

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Seven new public toilets make Islington more accessible for all

The rollout includes automated public toilets in key locations including Newington Green, City Road, Highbury Fields, Holloway Road, Seven Sisters Road, Highbury Crescent, and a Changing Places facility at Islington Green.

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