Harold Wood Hill Park Residents' Association

Gallows Corner - Council and Mayor of London Responses

Following the announcement that the Gallows Corner works were going to continue to Spring 2026, we wrote to the Council, TFL and Mayor of London asking a number of questions that we have received. Below are the responses from the council and the Mayor/TFL Council response. Can you advise us what are the plans to ease...

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Remembrance Sunday We would to express our sincere thanks to everyone that attended the remembrance service today at the Harold Wood War Memorial outside the library building. Lest we forget Read More Gallows Corner update November 2025 We have received the following from TFL with regards to the latest update on Gallows Corner. Good afternoon, I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the work we – and Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) – are carrying out in the Gallows corner area. I can confirm that we now intend to complete works... Read More Havering Cyclists Harold Wood Ward faces challenges familiar across Havering, congestion, poor air quality, limited public transport options, and rising health concerns. Cycling is not the whole answer, but it is a practical, affordable, and proven way to tackle all of these issues at once. What makes cycling particularly valuable is that it doesn’t always require large budgets,... Read More Guildonian Players Show Look what's coming to Harold Wood! The Noble Spaniard, a comedy by W H Maugham - 12 - 15 November, 8pm nightly plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee A holiday in Boulogne turns into an hilarious mishap for a group of Victorian aristocrats who are beset by an amorous grandee of Spain. The comedy takes off when a young... Read More Petition for CCTV in Harold Wood We are launching a petition to try and get CCTV installed in Station Road as concerned residents, shoppers, and business owners have told us that they believe that the installation of CCTV is essential to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity, and support law enforcement efforts and assist Police with evidence where criminal activity has... Read More Harold Wood Foundation - Discussion on future of Library Building Despite the heat and heavy traffic, the Harold Wood Foundation welcomed 128 members of the community to a public meeting at St Peters Church to discuss an exciting proposal to reopen Harold Wood library as a vibrant community hub. The atmosphere was positive and enthusiastic as the Foundation outlined plans aimed at supporting the wellbeing... Read More Sponsorship Opportunity – Support Harold Wood Sports Association At Harold Wood Sports Association (situated in Harold Wood Park), football and cricket aren’t just games, they are a way of life. Serving the community for 90+ years with thriving teams across all ages, we’re proud to represent the local community all year round. We’re now seeking LOCAL SPONSORS to help us survive and make required... Read More Gallows Corner Closure TFL have provided an update on the forthcoming closure of Gallows Corner with a better map to see where the diversions are. Attached below is a letter and diversion map that will be delivered to around 11,000 homes and businesses living in the area. TFL will also be contacting stakeholders such as schools, businesses, local emergency... Read More Gallows Corner Flyover Refurbishment work to begin on 10 March   We have received the below from TFL with regards to Gallows Corner I am writing to let you know we will soon begin work to the Gallows Corner flyover.        The project will involve the complete renewal and replacement of all elements of the structure, other than its foundations. This will allow the speed and weight restrictions to... Read More Keeping Yourself Safe Here is some guidance from our local Police Team with regards to Keeping yourself Safe Keeping Yourself Safe Read More Harold Wood Sports Association (HWSA) Harold Wood Sports Association (HWSA)- Help wanted HWSA was established over 30 years ago with the aim of running the clubhouse in Harold Wood Park supporting local community sports teams. The building provides somewhere safe for the youngsters of our community to experience football, cricket and athletics as well as providing a social hub for the... Read More Harold Court Summer Carnival Read More Customer Satisfaction Survey for Council Havering Council has launched an independent customer satisfaction survey in collaboration Havering Council has launched an independent customer satisfaction survey in collaboration with The Institute of Customer Service (ICS) to prioritise and improve customer services for our residents. The council wants to understand what they are doing well and where improvements can be made. Havering Council has... Read More Moto to build two motorway service stations on the M25 Moto has asked Brentwood Borough Council for outline planning permission which, if granted, will allow Moto to build two motorway service stations on the M25, north of Chequers Road and south of Horseman Side, Navestock. If permission is granted, these service stations would be in the Green Belt. They’ll also have local entry and exit... Read More School Streets - Consultation on residents of Coombe Road The council have advised that as part of the consultation and decision to implement permanently the school streets of Phase 2, a review of the school street was carried out and a number of measures proposed to improve its performance or to remediate issues. One of these measures was to move the extents of the... Read More Havering Council FAQs and Links Over the last few years, Havering Council has made great strides to improve its Customer Services and make it easy for residents to get the support they need. This has included introducing and upgrading online forms so you can report issues quickly on the web. We have gathered the most frequent Customer Service questions together into... Read More Coming to The Little Theatre in Harold Wood! November 13-16 Coming to The Little Theatre in Harold Wood! November 13-16 The Game's Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays a seasonal murder mystery by Ken Ludwig. Acclaimed actor of the 1930s, William Gillette, invites his Sherlock Holmes co-stars to his eccentric Connecticut mansion for a Christmas Eve celebration. When one of the guests is murdered, Gillette employs... Read More Kings Park Estate - Proposed Parking Scheme The council is now finalising its adoption of some of the roads within the Kings Park Estate. There is a proposal for a parking scheme to be implemented in certain areas when the adoption is finalised. All residents on the estate will be consulted on this and will have until the 4th October to respond.... Read More SAVE HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY We would like to thank all of you who attended the Harold Wood Library consultation events and contributed with their ideas and suggestions in a professional and thoughtful manner. Overall at both consultation events there were about 150 residents which is a brilliant turnout and we believe is the largest attendance of all the library consultation... Read More Massage with Sami Read More Harold Wood War Memorial Hall Have you ever wondered what goes on at the hall on Gubbins Lane near to Harold Wood Station, then wonder no more….at present there is line dancing, indoor bowls, Tai Chi classes and Harold Wood Women’s Institute meet there once a month. The hall is available for one-off lettings as well as regular lettings.... Read More Planning Appeal – Squirrels Douglas Ave We have been advised that there has been an appeal to the Secretary of State against the decision by Havering to refuse permission of 9 new dwellings at the Squirrels in Douglas Ave. Any further representations can be made and sent in by 15th August 2024. Details of the letter and application reference can be... Read More Elms Industrial Site Residents living in the proximity of the Elms Industrial Site in Church Road should have received a pre-engagement consultation leaflet from planners who wish to redevelop the site prior to submitting a planning application to the council. We believe the intention is to use this as an open storage site and we have asked for... Read More M25/J28 Improvement Scheme - Upcoming Closures The council have made us aware of some upcoming road closures linked to the M25 J28 improvement scheme. M25 J28 anti-clockwise entry slip - weekend closure National Highways will be closing the M25 anti clockwise entry slip at junction 28 to carry out essential drainage and street lighting works. The entry slip will... Read More SAVE HAROLD WOOD LIBRARY The HRA/Labour Administration are proposing to close Harold Wood library which your Harold Wood Councillors believe is unacceptable. This is a well-used library by all residents in our community and has had over 30,000 visitors during the last year when it is only opened for 24 hrs a week. That equates to about 2500 visitors... Read More Harold Wood Station Mural The Harold Wood Councillors were delighted to attend the community consultation event at the Harold Wood Hub to see what plans are in store for our station. Local resident Sophie Mowat has worked with Rachel Grimwood and the MTR Elizabeth Line to design some artwork for the station to help improve mental health. Here is... Read More Save Harold Wood Library The HRA/Labour run Council administration have issued a consultation paper that proposes that four libraries including Harold Wood are proposed for closure. Harold Wood Library has had over 30,000 visits in the year to March 2024 averaging 2000 or 3000 visits a month. We are very disappointed to see that our library is being considered... Read More Harold Hill research project If you would like to help Jade on her research project of past and present residents of Harold Hill then please see the attached flyer or go to her website. Jade Hunter Research Poster arc www.jade-hunter.com Read More Boot Sale at Harold Court Primary School Read More

Harold Wood Hill Park Residents' Association Recent News

Gallows Corner – Council and Mayor of London Responses
17th December 2025 by Darren Wise

Following the announcement that the Gallows Corner works were going to continue to Spring 2026, we wrote to the Council, TFL and Mayor of London asking a number of questions that we have received. Below are the responses from the council and the Mayor/TFL Council response....
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Remembrance Sunday
9th November 2025 by Darren Wise

We would to express our sincere thanks to everyone that attended the remembrance service today at the Harold Wood War Memorial outside the library building. Lest we forget...
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Gallows Corner update November 2025
7th November 2025 by Darren Wise

We have received the following from TFL with regards to the latest update on Gallows Corner. Good afternoon, I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the work we – and Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) – are carrying out in the Gallows corner...
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Havering Cyclists
4th October 2025 by Darren Wise

Harold Wood Ward faces challenges familiar across Havering, congestion, poor air quality, limited public transport options, and rising health concerns. Cycling is not the whole answer, but it is a practical, affordable, and proven way to tackle all of these issues at once. What makes cycling particularly...
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