Strong local opposition to Maytree Close housing plan

Residents of Maytree Close Rainham have expressed their outright opposition to a developer’s plans to build 4 town houses on a former community amenity area.

The Maytree Close residents contacted Jon Cruddas MP with their strong concerns about the development and after listening to the issues, Jon made his formal objections to Havering Council’s Planning department.

Elm Park shops: local crime ‘summit’

A meeting took place on Friday 22 March in the Elm Park shopping area to discuss the spate of prolific shoplifting and the plans on how to tackle the problem.  

The meeting was attended by the Police Superintendent for Havering, Elm Park councillors including Council Cabinet member, Barry Mugglestone, the managers of the shops that have suffered, together with Margaret Mullane and Jon Cruddas MP, who had convened the meeting.

Queens hospital critical incident

The revelation that Queens hospital declared an “internal critical incident” on 12 March due to bed pressures at the hospital is a massive concern to all local residents. The critical incident means that the management at the hospital will have to seek support from other hospitals across London and elsewhere in order to cope with demand for health care and hospital admissions.

Royal Mail Recruitment

Jon Cruddas MP was recently contacted by Royal Mail in regard to job vacancies. 

Royal Mail are currently recruiting for postmen and women at Rainham Delivery Office. These vacancies can be found at www.jobs.royalmailgroup.com 

Jon Cruddas MP: "I would encourage residents in the Rainham area who are looking for a new role to apply for one of these vacancies".