Rainbows need you! One of our local Guides groups is looking for a wonderful person who can help enhance the lives of their group of girls. You only need to give one hour a week on a Wednesday evening (term time only) to come and support their group in an Upminster church hall. You will be able to... Read More Join 3rd Upminster Scout Group The 3rd Upminster Scout Group currently have a few vacancies at their Wesley Beaver Colony for boys or girls aged 6-8. They meet on Thursdays 6-7pm at Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane RM14 1AE. Beavers enjoy a whole range of indoor and outdoor activities, craftwork, games and adventures as well as making new friends. For... Read More New hotel in Upminster will be a Travelodge With reference to our previous posts concerning a planning application for the former Time Tees Cars site at 11 Station Road, Upminster, which won approval from the Government's Planning Inspectorate on appeal, it has now been confirmed that the 82-bed hotel will be run by the hotel chain Travelodge. Read More Havering Council joins Institute of Customer Services Havering Council has in the past received criticism of its customer services, particularly by people trying to contact council departments. They have committed to raising standards and as part of this, have joined the Institute of Customer Services. In the near future, they will be publishing an updated strategy for customer services and set new,... Read More Views sought on Social Value projects Havering Council works with some of their contractors to provide funds for Social Value projects, providing social, economic and environmental benefits for our local communities. They are currently seeking residents views on how they spend the money that is available to them. To do this, they are holding an online consultation, which is open until... Read More Planning applications in Havering (08 - 14 October 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 08 - 14 October 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Poppy Appeal 2024/25 The Upminster and Cranham Royal British Legion have announced that their Poppy Appeal Total for 2023/24 was £21,569.74. They give thanks to all who have helped them achieve this. They now launch the 2024/25 Poppy Appeal for Upminster and Cranham with their annual Poppy Dance, which takes place from 8.45pm on Saturday 19 October 2024,... Read More Local London in Bloom successes Both Upminster Park and South Essex Crematorium won Gold awards at the recent London in Bloom Awards, with the London Borough of Havering winning the overall Borough award for London. Congratulations to all those involved in maintaining both Upminster locations!   Read More Hall Lane Playing Fields car park temporary restrictions With reference to our previous posts concerning the restoration of Upminster's historic Tithe Barn, fencing has now been erected around the site to allow for the work to commence. This will mean that there will be a reduction in the number if parking spaces available in the adjacent car park for the next few months.... Read More Lower Thames Crossing decision extended until 2025 Further to our article two days before, concerning the proposed new Lower Thames Crossing, on 07 October 2024 the Secretary of State for Transport released a statement to Parliament, extending the decision date again, this time until 23 May 2025. The reasons given were to '...allow more time for the application to be considered further,... Read More Mineral extraction planning application submitted With reference to our previous articles regarding proposals for a new quarry to the west of Berwick Pond Road, on the edge of Upminster, Havering Council has advised that a planning application (P1251.24) has now been submitted. Please view this link for full details and to submit comments. Details will be considered by Upminster Ward... Read More Planning applications in Havering (01 - 07 October 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 01 - 07 October 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Lower Thames Crossing decision delayed again With reference to our previous posts concerning the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, the decision on whether it will receive approval or not, has been delayed again, with a new date not announced at the time of writing. The previously delayed decision, was due on 04 October 2024. No reason for the delay has been given,... Read More Queens Gardens resurfacing 10 October 2024 Havering Council have informed us that road resurfacing work will take place along the whole length of Queens Gardens, Cranham on Thursday 10 October 2024 between 8am and 5pm. During this time, the 346 bus route will be diverted and will not run along the following roads - Lexington Way, Roseberry Gardens and Moor Lane. Instead,... Read More Havering Astronomical Society October 2024 dates Havering Astronomical Society will be holding their October meeting on Wednesday 16 October 2024, at 7.15 for 7.30pm. Professor John Zarnecki, Emeritus Professor of Space Science at The Open University, will present a talk entitled ‘Titan: past, present and future’. The Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) are now meeting on the first Thursday of the month. The... Read More Planning applications in Havering (24 - 30 September 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 24 - 30 September 2024 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 2024 Bulletin now online The online version of the October 2024 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the October 2024 Bulletin link. Read More Barn Dance in aid of The Judy D'cruz Fund On Saturday, October 05 2024 from 7.30-10.30pm  there will be a Barn Dance at the Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity - The Judy D'cruz Fund. Please phone on 07896 724 768, email judyandwin@ntlworld.com or go to www.judydcruz.com for details and tickets. Read More Upminster Police SNT dates Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team have several dates in October 2024 for members of the community to come and speak with them. Sunday 01 October 2024 4-5pm in Greggs, Station Road, Upminster Monday 09 October 2024 3-4pm in Café Nero, Station Road, Upminster Wednesday 18 October 2024 7-8pm they will be having a Walk,... Read More No Liberty Line train service Sunday 29 September 2024 Transport for London (TfL) have announced that the Upminster to Romford Liberty Line train service will not be running on Sunday 29 September 2024 due to maintenance work. Travellers are advised to use existing bus services. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage. Read More Planning applications in Havering (17 - 23 September 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 17 - 23 September 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More The Arts Society, Havering October 2024 Talk The Arts Society, Havering will be holding a talk on Tuesday 08 October 2024 on why the Romans could not afford to lose Britain, by Dr. Sam Moorhead. For centuries, scholars have pondered why Rome conquered and held on to the province of Britannia for almost 400 years. Through numerous and varied artefacts, this lecture... Read More Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Credit links There has been a great deal of controversy over the new Government's decision to make Winter Fuel Payments means tested. As part of this, it has been highlighted nationally that many eligible pensioners do not claim Pension Credit, even thought they would be eligible for it, which would then entitle them to apply for... Read More Planning applications in Havering (10 - 16 September 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 10 - 16 September 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Planning application near to Acacia Gardens refused With reference to our previous post concerning a planning application for the Erection of a Voltage Management System with associated ancillary infrastructure, access, landscaping and boundary treatments on land to the east of Acacia Gardens and Fairholme Gardens in Cranham, Havering Council's Planning Department have confirmed that the application has been refused. The reasons given... Read More Planning applications in Havering (03 - 09 September 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 03 - 09 September 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Havering Council award contract for Tithe Barn restoration With reference to our previous posts, concerning the proposed restoration of the historic Tithe Barn in Upminster, Havering council have published details of the contract award, with work due to last around five months from commencement. Full details of the Notice is available via their Contract award for the Upminster Tithe Barn restoration works webpage. Read More Havering Astronomical Society September 2024 meetings Havering Astronomical Society will, as usual, be holding two meetings in September 2024. Wednesday 18 September, 7.15 for 7.30pm - Dr Lee Macdonald, historian of science, will present a talk entitled ‘Refugees, star clusters and relativity: astronomy at Greenwich Observatory during the First World War'. Their Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) group meets monthly. These events are... Read More Planning applications in Havering (27 August - 02 September 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 27 August - 02 September 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Lower Thames Crossing community events National Highways have announced that they are to hold a series of events in September and October 2024, to give residents the chance to talk with a member of their team. This will be the first opportunity for members of the community to meet with the contractors who will build the Lower Thames Crossing, if... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Rainbows need you!
    Rainbows need you!
    One of our local Guides groups is looking for a wonderful person who can help enhance the lives of their group of girls. You only need to give one hour a week on a Wednesday evening (term time only) to come and support their group in an...
    Read more →
  • Join 3rd Upminster Scout Group
    Join 3rd Upminster Scout Group
    The 3rd Upminster Scout Group currently have a few vacancies at their Wesley Beaver Colony for boys or girls aged 6-8. They meet on Thursdays 6-7pm at Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane RM14 1AE. Beavers enjoy a whole range of indoor and outdoor activities, craftwork, games and...
    Read more →
  • New hotel in Upminster will be a Travelodge
    New hotel in Upminster will be a Travelodge
    With reference to our previous posts concerning a planning application for the former Time Tees Cars site at 11 Station Road, Upminster, which won approval from the Government’s Planning Inspectorate on appeal, it has now been confirmed that the 82-bed hotel will be run by the hotel...
    Read more →
  • Havering Council joins Institute of Customer Services
    Havering Council joins Institute of Customer Services
    Havering Council has in the past received criticism of its customer services, particularly by people trying to contact council departments. They have committed to raising standards and as part of this, have joined the Institute of Customer Services. In the near future, they will be publishing an...
    Read more →