Sebastian Mann

London

Local Democracy Reporter at Waltham Forest Echo

Local democracy reporter for Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Havering @WFEcho @BBC. Ex-@LincsLive. "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.”

Articles

6 tower blocks and nearly 500 homes

2 days ago | msn.com | Sebastian Mann

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6 tower blocks and nearly 500 homes - North London neighbourhood's latest huge development planned

2 days ago | mylondon.news | Sebastian Mann

Plans have been submitted for nearly 500 new homes in Havering as part of a major redevelopment scheme. Houses in the Farnham and Hilldene estate, in Harold Hill, North East London, will be demolished to make way for 481 new homes, as part of the council's wide-ranging plans for new housing in the borough. The plans, submitted by Havering Council and homebuilder Wates, also include new shops and community spaces. The homes will be spread across six tower blocks, each around five storeys tall.
Council submits plans for 481 new homes in Harold Hill

3 days ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Plans have been submitted for nearly 500 new homes in Havering as part of a major redevelopment scheme. Houses in the Farnham and Hilldene estate, in Harold Hill, will be demolished to make way for 481 new homes, as part of the council’s wide-ranging plans for new housing in the borough. The plans, submitted by Havering Council and homebuilder Wates, also include new shops and community spaces. The homes will be spread across six tower blocks, each around five storeys tall.
Waltham Forest man left homeless for 2 months after council failed application

1 week ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Waltham Forest Council has apologised after an at-risk resident was left homeless for months due to delays in dealing with his application for housing. His case was reviewed by the Housing Ombudsman, an independent body that audits local authorities, in February this year. The man, referred to as Mr X by the ombudsman, was left homeless for around two and a half months, between March and June 2023.
10 Havering tower blocks to get upgrades due to Grenfell concerns

1 week ago | romfordrecorder.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Highfield Tower in Romford (Image: Google) Havering Council will spend around £13million to improve fire safety in high-rise buildings, after top councillors backed the scheme. Ten older tower blocks across the borough have been identified for major works, which will bring them closer in line with new fire regulations.
Walthamstow nursery relocates after 'threatening email'

1 week ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

A Walthamstow nursery has been relocated after receiving threatening emails. The nursery at St Mary’s School, in Brooke Road, was targeted earlier today (Monday April 14). However, the Metropolitan Police says it does not believe the threats were credible “at this stage”. The Church of England school is currently closed for the Easter holidays and no pupils were in the building.
Antisocial behaviour on the rise in Waltham Forest

1 week ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Robberies and antisocial behaviour are on the rise in Waltham Forest, according to new police data – but no new officers will be arriving in the borough any time soon. The Metropolitan Police says it is carrying out both overt and covert operations, but some residents fear incidents are still going unreported. Borough-wide data shows there had been 59 stop-and-searches since February, which led to 13 arrests or seizures of stolen items.
More than 50 new flats in Waltham Forest to become affordable housing

1 week ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Waltham Forest Council will buy more than 50 new homes in order to rent them out as ‘affordable’ housing. It will acquire 53 new-builds in Hepworth Place, part of the Fellowship Square development around the Waltham Forest Town Hall complex, using revenue raised from Right to Buy sales. The homes in Block C will be available for at-risk residents waiting for a home on the housing register or who currently live in temporary accommodation.
Havering Council to assess volunteer centre's value for money

2 weeks ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Havering councillors will debate whether Havering Volunteers Centre offers “good value for money” in the borough. It is the only licensed and accredited volunteer centre in Havering, with a total of 7,657 volunteers on its books. A report, due before the council’s cross-party scrutiny committee next week, offered a positive assessment of the centre.
Council agrees £13m plan to improve fire safety in ageing Havering high-rises

2 weeks ago | yellowad.co.uk | Sebastian Mann

Havering Council will spend around £13million to improve fire safety in high-rise buildings, after top councillors backed the scheme. Ten older tower blocks across the borough have been identified for major works, which will bring them closer in line with new fire regulations. They include Elizabeth House, Mountbatten House, Victoria House, Edinburgh House, Uphavering House, Parkview House, Overstand House, Kipling Towers and Dryden Towers.