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Thomas Clarke - Romford Candidate

Thomas Clarke will be standing in Romford for the Liberal Democrats for the General Election on July 4th. Thomas Clarke lives with his young family in the Romford Constituency, in the London Borough of Havering. Thomas has been a volunteer in the local community since a teenager - he is now chairman of Harold Wood Cricket Club and the Essex Cricket Premier League. Thomas has a keen interest in the green spaces and wildlife in London, understanding how vital a role these areas have on the local community. Thomas’s top prioritises for Romford are: - Fixing the NHS so that people can get a doctor’s appointment and get the service they deserve when visiting a hospital. - Allowing people to feel safe in their homes and their streets by restoring community policing. - Boosting the economy to help people with the cost of living and their energy bills. “I have lived in the constituency for over 40 years, I know the incredible people who work here and I talk to my neighbours and friends about the issues impacting their lives. It is time for a change - people deserve to be treated more fairly.”

Ian Sanderson - Hornchurch & Upminser Candidate

Ian Sanderson will be standing in Hornchurch & Upminster for the Liberal Democrats for the General Election on July 4th. Ian Sanderson is a Chartered Engineer who lives with his wife Barbara in the Hornchurch & Upminster Constituency. Ian joined the Liberal Democrats in 1989 and has been campaigning in Havering since 1994, being a candidate for both Havering council and Parliament many times. Ian says: “I have lived in Harold Wood since 1966 and shared the experiences of local people. My children went to state schools here and then on to university. I commuted by rail into London for decades.” “Liberal Democrats talk to people and produce well thought out policies, which the country desperately needs.”

There will be a General Election on Thursday 4th July 2024. Voter ID is required for this election. More information is available on what ID is eligible and what to do if you don't have eligible ID.

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Pizza and Politics Evening

We held a Pizza and Politics evening on Thursday 30th March 2023 at Harold Wood Cricket Club. It was great to see and chat with so many people. We our planning on holding another one soon.

Changes to the recycling scheme

Havering Council have recently changed their recycling contactor from July 2023. Among other changes, this will allow a greater range of plastics and glass to be recycled via the orange bag collection and the use greater amount of electric powered vehicles. We welcome this change, however we also note that this is an 8 year contract which had some substantial room for improvement.

Cleaning up Haynes Park

Our local team spent several hours In September 2021 litter picking in Haynes Park. During our clean up we struggled to find bins and areas where locals can drop off their rubbish after a picnic. Havering council need to do more to protect the beautiful parks and greenery in Havering. This is one way Havering council can help the community and the environment.

Sharing the Benefits of the Energy Revolution

Renewable energy is now undoubtedly an essential part of our energy mix. Renewables accounted for 28.3% of our energy mix according to the government's own figures (see Fuel mix disclosure data table). Indeed so familiar are we all now, of the surreal shapes of wind turbines and PV on roofs and fields within our borough.

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1 Apr 2017

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