Havering Council to Consider Forced Land Takeover for Major Romford Regeneration

Havering Council to Consider Forced Land Takeover for Major Romford Regeneration

Havering Council is set to take a serious step forward in the £multi million Bridge Close regeneration plan, as Cabinet members prepare to review a proposal to force the sale of land through a Compulsory Purchase Order. The move could clear the way for new homes, a primary school and a major redevelopment project, but it also raises big questions about whether affected residents will receive fair compensation and whether compulsory purchase is t…