Consultation sessions on changes to Briar Road Estate

The Harold Hill Festival likes residents to have their say on their local area.

Therefore we want to let you know the council is consulting on changes to the Briar Road Estate.

The council website says:

"A series of public consultation sessions on the proposals will take place on a number of dates and locations. Residents are encouraged to call in to a session to give feedback on the plans.

The consultation sessions will provide an opportunity for all residents to look in details at the proposals for new homes, news village square, parking and environmental improvements and also meet the project team."

The dates for the consultation sessions are this week and next. See more at http://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/News/Briar-improvement-plans-to-be-revealed.aspx

Festive Events

It's the time of year for Festive events and everyone wants to know what's on, when and where. We share your excitement and want to let you know what's on. The best place to find a comprehensive list of what's on is at the London Borough of Havering website at http://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/LatestEvents.aspx

As the Harold Hill Festival we always like to promote family or community events in the Harold Hill area. If you are holding a local event in Harold Hill to which the public is invited then please leave a comment below or email us at haroldhillfestival@gmail.com and we will feature it on this blog.

Free Swimming for Over 50s at Central Park Leisure Centre

Havering Council is working in conjunction with SLM to offer residents of Havering, that are over the age of 50, the chance to swim for free in off peak times at Central Park Leisure Centre.

For further information please see http://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/ServiceChild/Free-Swimming.aspx

Community Chest Funding Now Available

If you are involved with a local community group then we thought this news would be of interest:

Community Chest Opens

Apply now for the latest round of Community Chest grants - applications can be accepted from Monday 1st October.  

Past successes include grants for sports equipment, language lessons, musical instruments and improvements to outside spaces.

Groups can apply for up to £5,000 and should read the standard conditions below before submitting their application.

The closing date is Friday 26th October 2012   

Find out more at http://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Grants-community-facilities.aspx

Cycle event in Central Park - Sat 6 Oct

​Residents are invited to take their bikes to the doctor for a health check, arranged by Havering Council, in Central Park, Harold Hill on Saturday, October 6.

A cycle care event will take place from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Dr Bike Cycle Care will be on hand to check bikes over for the winter.

There will also be an opportunity for visitors to try out lots of unusual bikes including adult and child tandems, a mini penny farthing, a BMX with a sidecar, a hand-cranked cycle and many more. The police will be on hand to security tag resident's cycles.

The event is being run by Havering Council as part of a consultation for the Harold Hill Ambitions Programme.

The Council is asking residents for their views on how to improve Central Park, from safety and security to equipment, appearance and access. Details of how to take part in the consultation will also be available at the event and those who are keen can fill out a survey on the day.

You can give your views online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/haroldhillcentralpark - if you enjoyed the festival then please mention us!