NewsletterTFHavering Borough Eyes Potential "Independence" Vote from London
Havering borough in East London might vote to leave the capital and rejoin Essex. Reform UK is pushing for this idea.
#Havering, #London, #ReformUK, #LocalGovernment, #UKPolitics
A political party called Reform UK is suggesting that the area of Havering in East London could have a vote to leave the capital city. They say this could help Havering have more local control. This idea is part of their campaign for local elections.
#Havering, #London, #ReformUK, #LocalGovernment, #UKPolitics
Matthew Malthouse
CLondoner92 (New Account)#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
#TfL has responded to questions on London Service Permits (LSPs) for non-London bus routes operating in #Havering. TfL is in discussions with NIBSbuses over route 269, which crosses Greater London, and anticipates an LSP application. Two Davian Coaches services, route 4 and a Rainham Tesco–Veolia shuttle, currently operate without an LSP; TfL will investigate compliance. The Z2 service between Canning Town and Amazon Tilbury, previously lacking a renewed LSP, has now had its permit approved following an application in August 2025.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3143-2526
#TfL has responded to questions on London Service Permits (LSPs) for non-London bus routes operating in #Havering. TfL is in discussions with NIBSbuses over route 269, which crosses Greater London, and anticipates an LSP application. Two Davian Coaches services, route 4 and a Rainham Tesco–Veolia shuttle, currently operate without an LSP; TfL will investigate compliance. The Z2 service between Canning Town and Amazon Tilbury, previously lacking a renewed LSP, has now had its permit approved following an application in August 2025.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-3143-2526
In 1978, #London #Transport (LT) trialled the Multi-ride ticket system in #Havering, aiming to achieve 100% one-man bus operations. The scheme, introduced in February, simplified the fare structure, offering discounts for regular travellers. London Country’s route 370, running between #Romford and Corbets Tey, also participated, as did Eastern National, which started later in May. Multi-ride stickers were carried by BT vehicles at Grays garage. The trial aimed to reduce boarding times and streamline fare collection, but although passenger uptake exceeded expectations (with around 75% using Multi-ride tickets), boarding times only dropped to 3 seconds, still far from the 2-second target for efficient one-man operation. Despite being popular with passengers, the scheme didn’t achieve the desired operational efficiency. As a result, LT reconsidered expanding the scheme fleetwide and reassessed future vehicle replacements.
The Ranty Highwayman*** New blog post ***
The Lonely Walk in which I walk the Transport for London Road Network in #Havering.
I very much hated this walk and it didn't get any better writing about it, but I offer solutions that really need action on by TfL, the Mayor and politicians.
https://therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-lonely-walk.html
It's 05.45 and my #LonelyWalk for #NationalWalkingMonth starts on the southwest corner of J28 of the M25. I'm walking the #Havering sections of the A12 and A127 today.
First is the reworking of the shared path through J28 with toucans just appearing.
Last year, I walked from the M25 to the centre of London for #NationalWalkingMonth.
This year it will be another long walk, but in #Havering, my own London Borough where I shall be circumnavigating the A12 and A127, two Transport for London managed roads which create huge problems of severance,
Steven D Rowe 🇨🇦🇬🇧Havering the worst place to live in Greater London.
There was definitely a racism problem when we lived there. Parts of it was very conservative.
However, I wouldn't have thought this had been the worst place in Greater London, kind of surprised by that.
https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25088022.havering-named-worst-place-live-greater-london/
60 Years of the London Borough of Havering. I notice someone I went to school with is in their video, she does amazing work for the borough.
