Upminster Christmas Lights Friday 21 November 2025 The Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association would like to invite everyone to Upminster Town Centre from 3pm - 6pm on Friday 21 November 2025, to view the Christmas lights and see the various festive events and activities. The Mayor of Havering will attend the Christmas Tree soon after the school day ends and there will... Read More Havering Air Quality Action Plan consultation Havering Council have launched a public consultation on its updated Air Quality Action Plan for 2025-2030. The plan sets out actions that the Council can take to protect the health of residents, by tackling air pollution in the borough. This consultation concentrates on air pollutants, particularly those from traffic, construction, wood burners, wildfires and domestic... Read More No Weekly Planning Lists for last two weeks Havering Council have informed us that due to an update to their computer system, there have been no Weekly Planning Lists published for the weeks 28 October - 03 November 2025 and 04 - 10 November 2025. The lists are expected to return next week. Read More Christmas Shopping Event at Cranham Community Centre There will be a Christmas Shopping Event at Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham from 10am-3pm on Saturday 15 November 2025. There is free entry and parking. This is always a really popular event, with plenty of stalls, food, refreshments and full of Christmas ideas. The community centre also has several new groups starting - Pilates,... Read More Gallows Corner Flyover now reopening Spring 2026 Transport for London (TfL) have announced that the works to replace Gallows Corner Flyover in Romford will not be completed until Spring 2026, at least six months behind schedule. Like many residents, Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors are extremely disappointed by this news, especially since TfL have effectively had a news blackout on the... Read More Friday Coffee and Conversation Club at Cranham Social Hall The Friday Coffee and Conversation Club will next meet at Cranham Social Hall, Front Lane, Cranham on 14 and 28 November 2025 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The cost is £2 for as many teas, coffees  and biscuits as you want.  Please come along and join their friendly club. Read More The Arts Society, Havering November 2025 talk The Arts Society, Havering will be hosting their next talk from 10.15am on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster. The title of the talk is 'Pugin and the Gothic Revival - A Celebration' by Andrew Davies (Extra-Mural Tutor for London, Essex and The Open University. In 40 years, Augustus... Read More Craft Fair at New Windmill Hall There will be a Craft Fair at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster on Sunday 09 November 2025 from 10am- 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 Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association November 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the November 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the November 2025 Bulletin link. Read More Monks Walk restoration at Hall Lane Playing Fields The Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields, together with Havering Council’s Parks Department, have been hard at work this year, as their plans for improving the facilities at the playing fields come together. Visitors will have seen a new ball court opened earlier in the year, alongside the existing one, and concrete bases for... Read More Cranham Ward meeting for Dury Falls Estate Cranham Ward Councillors Gillian Ford and John Tyler held a well attended meeting at the HAD building in Wingletye Lane on Friday 23 October 2025, for residents of the Dury Falls Estate. Also open to other residents, topics covered included the alleyway from the estate to Upminster Station, Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), Cranham Police... Read More Planning applications in Havering (21 - 27 October2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 21 - 27 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Some councillor e-mail addresses temporarily unavailable *** UPDATE 2.45pm Thursday 30 October 2025 - Most councillor e-mail addresses now appear to be working but some I.T. issues are still ongoing *** Following a scheduled change to Havering Council's I.T. system over the period 24 - 27 October 2025, any e-mails sent to councillors council e-mail addresses (or those of any council... Read More Upminster Park wins gold in London in Bloom competition Upminster Park has been awarded a gold medal in the London in Bloom competition, one of 12 awards gained by Havering's parks and open spaces. London in Bloom is a competition where London boroughs, communities, residents and businesses work together to improve their local parks and environment to make them greener and cleaner places to... Read More Upminster Windmill success at RHS London in Bloom 2025 Upminster Windmill’s gardens have once again proven themselves among the best in the capital, scooping multiple top accolades at the 2025 London in Bloom awards ceremony held at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley on Monday 20 October 2025. The site proudly achieved the Level 5 (Outstanding) award for its Judged Garden, along with Gold Awards... Read More Planning applications in Havering (14 - 20 October2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 14 - 20 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Cranham Ward meeting for Dury Falls Estate Friday 24 October 2025 Cranham Ward Residents' Association Councillors will be holding a meeting primarily for the residents of the Dury Falls Estate from 7-9pm on Friday 24 October 2025, in the HAD Building, Woodhall Crescent RM11 3NN. Various matters concerning the estate will be discussed, including the alleyway to Upminster Station and the potential planning application for a... Read More Havering Community Safety Partnership Crime Summit Havering's Community Safety Partnership are holding a Crime Summit from 5pm - 8.30pm on Monday 10 November 2025 in the Luminaere, Level 3 of the Mercury Mall, Romford. They have provided the following details - 'The summit provides a platform for residents and professionals to engage directly with those shaping local safety strategies. This free... Read More Coopers' Coborn and Company School Fireworks Display Saturday 08 November 2025. Coopers' Coborn and Company School Annual Fireworks Display will be held on on Saturday 08 November 2025. Gates open at 5pm, with the display due to start at 6.30pm. There will be a pop-up craft fayre in the sports hall, BBQ/bar and live music throughout the evening. Limited free parking is available on site. Advanced ticket... Read More Market and Craft Fair at St. Laurence Church Hall On Saturday 25th October 2025 there will be a Market and Artisan Craft Fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster from 10am to 4pm. With over 25 stalls both inside and out, they will once again be showcasing local crafts people, selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade and that... Read More Havering & District National Trust Association The Havering & District National Trust Association will be having their next meeting on Saturday 25 October 2025, in the large hall at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG (next to the college). Starting at 2,30pm, the meeting includes an illustrated talk entitled 'Wartime Havering' given by Peter Owen. The following meeting is on... Read More Planning enforcement and appeal for 39-41 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster Upminster Ward Residents' Association councillors have been informed that Havering Council have commenced Planning Enforcement action against the owners of Osteria Due Amici restaurant at 39-41 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, for 'Without planning permission, the construction of an extension to the front of the building,forming an enclosed seating area.' Councillors have also been informed that... Read More Planning applications in Havering (07 - 13 October2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 07 - 13 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Gallows Corner Flyover update After an absence of several weeks, we have received an update (below) on the state of the works for the replacement of Gallows Corner Flyover. Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors have been in regular contact with Havering Council, as well as contacting Transport for London (TfL) and Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW), to... Read More Thames Chase Apple Day The annual Thames Chase Apple Day takes place on Sunday October 19 2025 at the Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS. Join them from 10am-3pm for this very special autumnal event highlighting the history of Broadfields Farm and celebrating Apple Day. This is a free event with stalls and activities for the whole... Read More Sunday Lunch and Dancing at New Windmill Hall The New Windmill Hall Community Association, in St. Mary's Lane, Upminster, will be holding Sunday Lunch and Dancing on Sunday 19 October 2025, from 12 noon until 3.30pm. There will be a two course meal included in the cost of £25pp. Booking is essential by popping into the hall or e-mailing nwhsocials@outlook.com . Read More Cappella Singers of Upminster October 2025 concert The Cappella Singers of Upminster will be performing the Haydn Little Organ Mass, with a selection of choral favourites, on Thursday 16 October 2025 at Trinity United Reformed Church, Upminster RM14 2UD, starting at 7.30pm. Entrance is free but donations are welcomed. Read More Planning applications in Havering (30 September - 06 October2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 30 September - 06 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More 2025/26 Poppy Appeal launch for Upminster and Cranham The Upminster and Cranham Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Total for 2024/25 is £24,416. 73 (tbc) -  many thanks to all of the volunteers and all who have supported them. The 2025/26 Poppy Appeal launch for Upminster and Cranham begins with their annual Poppy Dance, which takes place on Saturday 18 October 2025 at the... Read More Upminster Windmill events in October 2025 The Windmill will be open on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025, with sails turning subject to weather. As ever there will be activities for all ages, including a spooky Halloween trail in the garden for kids. Or come and learn about the families who owned the windmill during its working life, and both... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Upminster Christmas Lights Friday 21 November 2025
    Upminster Christmas Lights Friday 21 November 2025
    The Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association would like to invite everyone to Upminster Town Centre from 3pm – 6pm on Friday 21 November 2025, to view the Christmas lights and see the various festive events and activities. The Mayor of Havering will attend the Christmas Tree soon...
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  • Havering Air Quality Action Plan consultation
    Havering Air Quality Action Plan consultation
    Havering Council have launched a public consultation on its updated Air Quality Action Plan for 2025-2030. The plan sets out actions that the Council can take to protect the health of residents, by tackling air pollution in the borough. This consultation concentrates on air pollutants, particularly those...
    Read more →
  • No Weekly Planning Lists for last two weeks
    No Weekly Planning Lists for last two weeks
    Havering Council have informed us that due to an update to their computer system, there have been no Weekly Planning Lists published for the weeks 28 October – 03 November 2025 and 04 – 10 November 2025. The lists are expected to return next week....
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  • Christmas Shopping Event at Cranham Community Centre
    Christmas Shopping Event at Cranham Community Centre
    There will be a Christmas Shopping Event at Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham from 10am-3pm on Saturday 15 November 2025. There is free entry and parking. This is always a really popular event, with plenty of stalls, food, refreshments and full of Christmas ideas. The community...
    Read more →