Pinney Talfourd LLP will be launching a charity balloon race in Upminster on Thursday 10 September in aid of their charity of the year Bertie’s Battle.

Every year Pinney Talfourd nominates a charity of the year. This year it was very easy to choose a cause to support as one of their long serving members of staff has a one year old grandchild by the name of Bertie.

Unfortunately during labour Bertie was deprived of oxygen for 21 minutes. As a result he was diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy grade III and has no swallow reflex, dystonia, visual and hearing impairment and cerebral palsy.

The family plan to take him to Panama for Stem Cell therapy, which is not available in the UK. They are being assisted by Tree of Hope, a charity committed to assisting sick children like Bertie.

Pinney Talfourd will be holding a balloon race at 4pm on 10 September. The balloons will be launched at the start line at Upminster Cricket Club. They will then be relying on the lovely local community to get in touch when they find a balloon, telling them where it landed. All successfully landed balloons will be mapped and the owner of the balloon that travels the furthest will win an amazing £200 Amazon voucher!

Balloons cost just £2 each and can be purchased at Pinney Talfourd’s Upminster or Hornchurch reception, via their website www.pinneytalfourd.co.uk, or on the day at Upminster Cricket Club (in Upminster Park).

Havering Museum programme September – December 2015

2015 Heritage Tour Bus Booking details

PARKING

Inconsiderate motorists who block driveways are a persistent cause of complaint; however the circumstances in which any kind of enforcement can be applied has often been hazy. In order to give a definitive guide of what can and can’t be done, the following should be of assistance. Recent changes in legislation (Traffic Management Act 2004) mean that a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) can be issued by the Council to vehicles which are obstructing a dropped kerb (driveway) whether there is a car in the drive or not.

A PCN can therefore be issued where the kerb has been lowered for the purpose of:

• Assisting vehicles entering or leaving the road
• Assisting pedestrians crossing the road
• Assisting cyclists entering or leaving the road

An important factor is that a PCN can only be issued if an occupier contacts the council with registration details and requests a PCN to be issued. This avoids the scenario where a PCN might be issued to a resident parking across their own driveway or where legitimate visitors are parked with the occupiers consent.

Any resident requiring this course of action should call the Traffic & Parking Control Team on 01708 432787 or 01708 434698 (after 5pm) and provide the registration details whereupon a Civil Enforcement Officer will attend as soon as is practically possible.

It is also important to remember that the call must be done at the time the vehicle is obstructing the driveway as a PCN cannot be issued retrospectively

A good time was had by all. Click on picture to see the full photo gallery.

NEXT SKY RIDE SCHEDULED FOR BARKING AND DAGENHAM

Sunday 23 August 2015 – Start Time 10:00 a.m. – 6 miles

“A 6 mile ride through Barking and Dagenhams parks and streets.”

Start From: Chadwell Heath station car park Station Road RM6 4BU

This route is ideal for people looking to take their cycling a bit further. Setting out from Chadwell Heath station, we’ll head through Valence to Parsloes Park. There’ll be time for a drink and some snacks before heading on taking in some lovely views of Mayesbrook and Goodmayes Parks. Do join us for a great ride which will boost your confidence on quiet roads which takes in plenty of urban interest.

More details and registration at www.goskyride.com/Search/Details?eventid=59597

Dear all,

We are currently looking for new members to join the Havering Independent Advisory Group (IAG)

The role of an IAG is to monitor, observe and advise the police on key aspects of local policing. They are a critical friend, used to appraise the police on policies, practices and procedures. They also contribute to strategic and tactical decisions, particularly with regard to critical incidents. The overall aim of an IAG is to increase trust and confidence in policing amongst the wider community. This is achieved by increased police accountability, improved communication and wider engagement.

The IAG is made up of people from various backgrounds and who live or work in Havering. They have young people to be the voice of youth, local community Ward Panel members as well as people from the Voluntary and Statutory sector. They meet about 6 times a year at Romford Police Station between 7 and 9pm.

The IAG is however keen to increase and refresh it membership and would particularly welcome new members who could represent the views of the diverse communities within Havering. If you are interested in joining the Havering IAG please contact:

Cliff Bonas (Chairperson) – Havering Independent Advisory Group

IAGHavering@gmail.com

Regards,

Sgt Liza Bacon

SLT Support | Havering (KD)

(Tel:           759167 (Int.) – 01708 779167 (Ext.)

Fax:           759147 (Int.) – 01708 779147 (Ext.)

8E-mail:       Liza.J.Bacon@met.police.uk