Clay Tye Road closed Tuesday 07 October 2025 Havering Council have informed us that Clay Tye Road, Upminster will be closed between East View Kennels and Ivy Cottage, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesday 07 October 2025. This is for pole replacement works. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More Planning appeal in St. Mary's Lane With reference to our previous post concerning the planning application P0054.25 for the 'Erection of Acquired Brain Injury Unit with associated access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and infrastructure', on land next to Coopers Coborn School’s playing field in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, this application was refused by the local Planning Department in May... Read More The Arts Society, Havering October 2025 talk The Arts Society, Havering will be holding their next talk on Friday 10 October 2025 at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster, starting at 10.15 am. The title is 'Francis Bacon – Nihilism and Hope' by Colin Pink. Francis Bacon is one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century. This event is... Read More Planning applications in Havering (23 - 29 September 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 23 - 29 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association October 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the September 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the Octobber 2025 Bulletin link. Read More Havering Astronomical Society October 2025 meetings Havering Astronomical Society (HAS) will be holding their usual two meetings in October 2025. Adult group - Wednesday 15 October, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Vladimir Brljak, Associate Professor at the University of Durham, will present 'From a Bright to a Dark Universe in the Western Cosmological Imagination'. Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) - Meetings are on the first... Read More No Liberty Line Sunday 28 September 2025 Transport for London (TfL) have informed us that the Liberty Line, which runs between Upminster and Romford stations, will not be in operation on Sunday 28 September 2025. For further details visit the TfL Status Update webpage. Read More Police community meeting 29 September 2025 Our local Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will be holding a community meeting in Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, between 2-3pm on Monday 29 Seprtember 2025. Come and see our local officers if you wish to discuss any police related issues or would like crime prevention advice. Read More Ockendon Road/Pea Lane overnight closures National Highways have informed us of upcoming overnight roadworks necessitating road closures, in Ockendon Road near to Pea Lane, and Pea Lane itself, from 29 September to 03 October 2025. The closures will take place from 8pm to 5am each night. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham... Read More Planning applications in Havering (16 - 22 September 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 16 - 22 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Havering Council 'Keep it Local' survey Havering Council are conducting a survey regarding their Keep it Local campaign that encourages residents to buy locally. The survey is intended to understand buyer behaviour in the borough. You can take the survey until 28 September 2025 via the Havering Council - Keep it Local link. Read More Planning application at Avon House, Avon Road refused We have been notified by the Local Planning Authority at Havering Council, that a Prior Approval application to build an additional storey on part of Avon House, 172 Avon Road, Cranham has been refused. This application was similar to a previous one (J0041.24) that had also been refused at the start of 2025. To view... Read More Planning applications in Havering (09 - 15 September 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 09 - 15 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Police community meeting 18 Sep 2025 Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding a community meeting at Cranham Community Centre, 115A Marlborough Gardens, Cranham between 6-7pm on Thursday 18 September 2025. Come and see some of our local officers if you have any matters to raise or would like crime prevention advice. Read More Proposed zebra crossing outside 321 Front Lane Following lobbying from residents and councillors over several years, Havering Council are proposing to install a zebra crossing outside 321 Front Lane, Cranham. This will provide a safe crossing particularly for families in the Waycross Road area to walk to and from Engayne Primary School, as well as the nearby bus stop. As part of... Read More Update re land behind Benets Road, Hornchurch With reference to our previous post regarding an application for a Request for Screening Opinion’ in regard to an outline planning application for 570 houses on ‘Land off Benets Road, Hornchurch', Havering Planning Autorities Screening Response has now been published, stating that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will NOT be required as part of any... Read More Upminster Tithe Barn shortlisted for Wood Awards We were delighted to find out that the recent restoration of Upminster's historic Tithe Barn has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Wood Awards, which recognises, encourages, and promotes outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation using wood. It is up against 19 other projects in the Buildings category. For further details visit woodawards.com . Read More Planning applications in Havering (02 - 08 September 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 02 - 08 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Thames Chase Heritage Open Day Come to the Thames Chase Forest Centre for their Heritage Open Day on Sunday 14 September 2025, from 11am to 2pm. This open day, in partnership with the Upminster Windmill, will celebrate the history of both Thames Chase and the windmill. There will be talks on Broadfields Farm, the Essex Barn and Upminster Windmil, in a... Read More What’s on at Upminster Windmill in Sep 2025 Upminster Windmill in St. Mary's Lane will be open and the sails turning subject to weather conditions, between 10am to 4pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 as, with Thames Chase, they celebrate the heritage and restoration of the two sites. There will be activities for all ages - learn about the families... Read More Upminster Camera Club's 70th Anniversary Exhibition Upminster Camera Club’s 70th Anniversary Exhibition will be held at Upminster Windmill, St.Marys Lane, Upminster on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 from 10am to 4pm. Discover a captivating showcase of more than 200 images by local photographers. In 1955, the first club meeting was held in a room above Upminster’s Govani’s Chemist, so the... Read More Craft Fair at New Windmill Hall The will be a Craft Fair at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane on Sunday 14 September 2025 from 10am to 3pm. Entry is free and the cafe will be open. For more information, please email nwhsocials@outlook.com or pop into the hall. Read More Gallows Corner update (05 Sep 2025) Main Flyover Works The re-opening date for the flyover has been delayed beyond September. The construction programme is currently being revised to accommodate delayed Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) works. The western abutment is making good progress and is around 75% complete. On this side of the flyover, steels have started to go up and Span... Read More Planning applications in Havering (26 August - 01 September 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 26 August - 01 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association September 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the September 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the September 2025 Bulletin link. Read More The Arts Society, Havering September 2025 Talk The Arts Society, Havering will be holding their next talk on Tuesday 09 September 2025 at The New Windmill Hall, Upminster, starting at 10.15 am. The talk is open to visitors for a fee of £8. Titled Carnations, Tulips and Hyacinths: The Story of Turkey’s Iznik Cerami, the talk will be given by Dr Antonia... Read More Gallows Corner Update (29 August 2025) Transport for London (TfL) announced earlier this week that the current Gallows Corner junction works to replace the previous flyover will be delayed past the stated finish date of the end of September 2025. TfL have stated that the delay is due to unforeseen problems that Essex and Suffolk Water is having with its adjacent... Read More Ockendon Road closed near to Pike Lane 04 September 2025 Havering Council have informed us that Ockendon Road in Upminster will be closed westbound at its junction with Pike Lane, between 9.30am to 3.30pm on Thursday 04 September 2025, for pole maintenance. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More Metropolitan' Police's New Met for London The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has asked us to share details of their consultation on their New Met for London (NMfL 2) plan. This is an opportunity for Londoners to have a say on their policing priorities, ensuring the plan reflects the experiences and concerns of the diverse communities they serve. This is the... Read More All Saints’ Players present ‘Ladies of Spirit’ All Saints’ Players are pleased to announce their forthcoming production of ‘Ladies of Spirit’, a comedy play written by Georgina Reid. Gibraltar School was founded as a school for young ladies by the two dear old Misses Pye, now deceased. The long-suffering teachers now have their lives made miserable, not only by their pupils but... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Clay Tye Road closed Tuesday 07 October 2025
    Clay Tye Road closed Tuesday 07 October 2025
    Havering Council have informed us that Clay Tye Road, Upminster will be closed between East View Kennels and Ivy Cottage, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesday 07 October 2025. This is for pole replacement works. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster...
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  • Planning appeal in St. Mary's Lane
    Planning appeal in St. Mary’s Lane
    With reference to our previous post concerning the planning application P0054.25 for the ‘Erection of Acquired Brain Injury Unit with associated access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and infrastructure’, on land next to Coopers Coborn School’s playing field in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, this application was refused...
    Read more →
  • The Arts Society, Havering October 2025 talk
    The Arts Society, Havering October 2025 talk
    The Arts Society, Havering will be holding their next talk on Friday 10 October 2025 at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, starting at 10.15 am. The title is ‘Francis Bacon – Nihilism and Hope’ by Colin Pink. Francis Bacon is one of the most...
    Read more →
  • Planning applications in Havering (23 - 29 September 2025)
    Planning applications in Havering (23 – 29 September 2025)
    Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 23 – 29 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
    Read more →