Welcome to the Hylands ward page. It is our aim to help local residents with any problems they may have and to also inform them of any local issues, (including planning applications), which may affect them.  If you do need help or just advice on any issue, please do contact one of us by email at the following addresses:- 

Ray Coomer - rycoomer@orange.net
telephone: 01708 477146

Jeremy Wilkes  -  wilkes.hornchurch@yahoo.com  
telephone: 01708 477621

Paul Wilson - wilsonpa@btinternet.com

telephone: 01708 475992

16, Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, RM12 1TN
Telephone: 020 8721 22839  -  Mobile: 07884 147 238
Opening Hours vary - Voice Mail is used out of hours

The SNT holds drop-in surgeries where residents can call in to speak to officers and PCSO's.  Due to operational duties it is not possible to arrange these for a long period in advance.  It is recommended that residents ring the SNT to ascertain the next available date and time or go to the police web-site via our home page or go to: http://www.met.police/saferneighbourhoods/havering/saferneighbourhoods.htm 

Flight Paths and Aircraft Noise

The issues surrounding the proposed revision of the flight paths used by aircraft going in and out of London City Airport are causing residents of Havering, particularly those who live in Hornchurch, serious concerns.

Recent months seem to have brought an increase in the number and frequency of aircraft passing overhead in the Borough and many residents that I have spoken to recently are very unhappy with the way the Conservative controlled Council has dealt with their concerns.

Perhaps I should have said how the current Administration has not dealt with their concerns. There was an opportunity to make representation about the proposed changes in 2007/8 but all that the current Administration did was signal support for the changes without any attempt seek the views of residents. The reason for doing this is that Havering will benefit economically from the increased flights because they will provide employment for people in Havering and bring business to the borough.

The claims were made during a recent debate in Council although there was precious little detail on how many jobs it would actually create for Havering people. Some Conservative Councillors, including those from Hylands Ward, have recently declared their support for the campaign started by the MP for Romford which purports to object to the proposals for London City.

Unfortunately the public stance seems to differ from the private one as these same Councillors voted with their Tory colleagues against the motion that criticised the Conservatives about the lack of consultation with the public on these very issues.

Clearly the best interests of the public are not being given due consideration by the Tories and they cannot be relied upon to work in our best interests.

HYLANDS PARK ACTION GROUP

Hylands Park Action Group is very interested in collating history and memories of bygone days in the park. We know that from 1925 -1927 the area that is now the park, hosted a trotting track. Do any Focus readers have any photographs or memories of this or perhaps of early tennis or cricket days? We would love to hear from you and assure you that any photos will be treated with care and returned. (Please supply contact details)  The group will shortly be undertaking a public consultation, seeking the views of residents on forthcoming projects in the park, including oral history and hope to be able to include at least one local school. 

If any readers are able to pass on some memories, however small, please contact the group by email -hylandspark@hotmail.co.uk  or to:-
HPAG c/o 82 Hyland Way RM11 1DZ.

We look forward to seeing and hearing from you

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