The news caused hundreds of responses from locals and ancient residents.
Many rushed to share their personal experiences of the ups and downs and the minimums of life in the municipality.
Some, like Ruth Kettle-Frisby, were eager to defend and highlight their positives.
Mrs. Kettle-Frisby said: “I love living in Havering and bringing my little children here.”
Others agreed that while the area has its problems, it still has a lot to sacrifice.
Jeinter Sira said: “In general, it is not a bad place to live.”
Jesse Mensah echoed this point of view, commenting: “This municipality is not the worst.”
However, most comments reflected a deep sense of disappointment and frustration with the changes observed in recent years.
Christopher Sood said: “The streets not clean, homeless and drunk everywhere,” while Kim Donegan said: “I never saw an area go downhill so fast.”
Some pointed to increase crime rates and lack of community pride.
Vicki Fidler said: “The crime only has the Goths worse.”
Julie Wallington added: “There is no pride in the area.”
Long -term residents were particularly vocal about the decline of the municipality.
Joanne Holland said: “Verify your old files: things have changed clearly.”
Joanne Clarke recalled: “It was a beautiful place in the 80s and 90s.”
Nicola Martin summed up a common feeling with: “He lived here all my life and is decreasing.”
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There was also anger about the new housing developments and the perception that Havering is changing for worse.
Nikki Hamilton said: “Too many houses built for people abroad.”
Michelle Steele Tok is further, saying: “We are a landfill for other districts.”
Some, like Pat Gladman, expressed concern about the local economy, saying: “Stores will suffer if parking lots are sold.”
A feeling of hopelessness was obvious in many comments.
Lisa Halverson-Fry published: “If I could move, I would.”
Rachel Murrell simply said: “I can’t wait to move.”
Anna Johnson highlighted how fast the area has changed, saying: “Only in five years I have seen it decrease.”
Several collaborators compared the advance with other districts in London, and some insist that the situation is not unique.
Zehra Sarah said: “He feels safer than Hackney.”
Lisa Newman argued: “I would say Redbridge is worse.”
Karen Whiting added: “It is not – Melton is worse.”
Others, like Albert Mutton, felt that criticism were exaggerated, saying: “There are many worse places in London.”
Despite negative opinions, some residents were determined to stay positive.
Serena C EWer said: “I still love, just with problems.”
Rich Miller was even more optimistic, stating: “The best place in the world, I love it.”
For some, the transport of the municipality to the left was a saving grace.
Cathy Margaret mentioned: “The Elizabeth line.”
Robert Farnsworth agreed: “Fantastic transport: it only needs more pedestrian areas.”
However, for others, the best of Havering was his departure routes.
Adam John Webb joked: “The favorite thing is to go through M25”.
Steve Henderson said: “A127 – far from that.”
Heather Read summed up this feeling: “He has a station to leave.”
As debated online, it is clear that Havering’s reputation is a matter of fierce pride and deep frustration to equal extent.
The comments reflect a municipality at a crossroads, and many expect improvements, but everyone agrees that things have changed, for better or worse.
