Hainault Community Project

Local issues, local action

Useful contacts

Redbridge Council
www.redbridge.gov.uk
The main telephone number for Redbridge Council can be used to contact all Council services, including:

Street cleansing <> Recycling <> Planning issues <> Graffiti <> Dog fouling <> Street lighting <> Fly-tipping

It is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturday.
Phone: 020 8554 5000
E-mail: customer.cc@redbridge.gov.uk
Address: London Borough of Redbridge, PO Box 2, Town Hall,
128-142 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1DD

Redbridge Council Anti-Social Behaviour Team
Phone: 020 8708 5716 (office hours)
Monday to Friday 8.00am-8.00pm and
Saturdays 9.00am-1.00pm
020 8478 4679 (out of hours)
Sunday to Thursday 6.00pm-1.00am and
Friday and Saturday 6.00pm-2.00am
E-mail: public.protection@redbridge.gov.uk

Remember - in an emergency still dial 999

The One Stop Shop
Front line service offering advice and information direct to the public on all Council services.
It is open every weekday from 8.45am to 4.30pm except Wednesdays when it is open at 9.30am.
Phone: 020 8554 5000
E-mail: customer.cc@redbridge.gov.uk
Address: Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1NN

Job Centre
48 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4NF
020 8210 2600
Advise and support people to find work and help employers fill vacancies.

Redbridge Primary Care Trust
Becketts House, 2-14 Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2QX
020 8478 5151
info@redbridge-pct.nhs.uk
Aim to improve the health and well being of the people of Redbridge, while also reducing health inequalities.

Redbridge Council for Voluntary Service
3rd Floor Forest House, 16-20 Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1BA;
020 8553 1004
info@redbridgecvs.net
Umbrella organisation for voluntary and community groups in Redbridge.

Families Information Direct
100b ManfordWay; Chigwell, IG7 4DF
0800 587 7500
find@redbridge.gov.uk
Information and advice service for children, young people, families and people who work with families.

Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch Office,
Valentines House, 51-69 Ilford Hill, Ilford,
IG1 2DG
020 8514 8990;
lisa.cherry@met.pnn.police.uk
Neighbourhood Watch is all about communities working together to reduce crime and improve their quality of life. A Neighbourhood Watch typically covers a small area where people live.

Redbridge Council Duty Planner
020 8708 3138
For general planning enquiries.

Useful contacts, groups and organisations specific to Hainault

HainaultWard Councillors
Cllr Griffin: cllr.griffin@redbridge.gov.uk; 020 8708 9752
CllrWaite: cllr.waite@redbridge.gov.uk; 020 8500 9690
Cllr Leppert: cllr.leppert@redbridge.gov.uk; 020 8502 1295

Hainault Safer Neighbourhoods Team
127 Fencepiece Road, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 2LD
020 8721 2843
hainault.snt@met-police.uk
Safer Neighbourhoods is about police and partners working with local people to identify and tackle issues of concern in your neighbourhood.

Remember - in an emergency dial 999

Hainault Housing Office
113-115 ManfordWay, Chigwell, IG7 4BX
020 8708 7721 / 7722
enquiries@redbridgehomes.org
Manage Council Tenant and Leasehold properties and their estates, which can include tenancy issues and anti-social behaviour.

Hainault Library
100 ManfordWay, Chigwell, IG7 4DD; 020 8708 9206
hainault.library@redbridge.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am – 8.00pm
Friday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Wednesday: Closed

Hainault Health Centre
Manford Way, IG7 4DF
020 8924 6170

Hainault Forest Country Park
Romford Road, Chigwell, Essex
www.hainaultforest.co.uk
Come and enjoy the beautiful park, containing:
- a fishing lake
- Foxborrows farm (open 9 am to 3 pm)
- adventure play areas
- guided walks
- bridleways
- a nature trail
- a cafe
Car parking available.
Tel: 020 8500 7353
Email: brian@hainaultforest.co.uk

Forest Farm Peace Garden
Hazelbrook Gardens, Hainault
020 8252 0201
ffpg2004@yahoo.co.uk
A community project working to regenerate the abandoned Forest Farm allotment site and promote healthy living within the community. Local volunteers can grow food, learn organic gardening skills, participate in the regeneration of their environment and help to build this diverse community garden.

Hainault Youth Centre
116 Huntsman Road, Hainault, IG6 3SY
www.yourhyc.co.uk
wendy.mcfaull@redbridge.gov.uk;
07957 312205
Offer many activities for young people, including sports, arts and dance.

Hainault Youth Action
143 Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, IG7 4DF
020 8500 3366
joannacant@tiscali.co.uk
Concerned parents working with local young people to campaign for better facilities. Arrange day trips for young people.

Hainault Forest Community Association
100b ManfordWay, Chigwell, IG7 4DF
020 8500 4311
hfca100@yahoo.co.uk; www.hfca-uk.com
Community Centre offering a range of activities and facilities for all ages.

Link Place
Bramston Close, Hainault, IG6 3DU
020 8501 2220
Offers a range of services for adults with a physical and / or sensory disability.

Kielder Close Day Centre
3 Kielder Close, Hainault, IG6 3ER
020 8500 8304
Day care service providing services to older people.

1st Hainault Scout Group
The Stockade, David’s Way, Hainault IG6 3BQ
E-mail: enquiries@1st-hainault.org.uk
Tel: 07908 675 619
Web: www.1st-hainault.org.uk
The Scout Association offers everyday adventure and activity to almost 400,000 young people across the UK. The Movement is the largest co-educational youth organisation in the world, with over 28 million Members in 216 countries and territories.

The 1st Hainault Scout Group is part of the adventure, offering 6-18 year olds from the Hainault area a bold and exciting programme that teaches them community values, leadership and responsibility.

Link2God

LinktoGod is a group of trained Christian volunteers who provide confidential non-judgmental support for anyone experiencing feelings of distress, despair, or loneliness. They run a coffee morning every Wedbnesday, 10am to 12noon, at St Paul's Church on Arrowsmith Road. Join them for a cup of tea and a chat. It costs £2, but concessions are available. For more information, call 07961 623878.

LinktoGod also provides practical help with household repairs, shopping, collecting prescriptions, as well as paperwork or form filling. If LinktoGod is unable to help you, it will put you in touch with reliable people who can. Services are free of charge and all volunteers are police CRB checked. Volunteers can visit you in person, or you may telephone or text 07961 623878 for assistance. Visit www.linktogod.co.uk for more information.