Stewart Avenue Allotments open day Stewart Avenue Allotments (SAA) will be opening their gates for it's annual Summer Open Day on Saturday 15 August 2026, between 10am and 1pm, as part of the National Allotments week. Visitors will be able to peruse the wide variety of plots on the site and see what is growing, as well as viewing the... Read More Local over 50s groups - Arrange a visit from council health trainers Havering Council's Live Well Havering Team has asked us to publicise the following message - Havering Council's Public Health Team is keen to visit local groups for people aged 50 and over, to share practical health and wellbeing advice to help residents stay well throughout the winter months. If you would like one of... Read More Planning appeals refused - Avon House, Avon Road Havering Council has informed us of the result of appeals concerning two planning applications (P0946.25 and J0023.25), to add an extra storey and two flats to Avon House, Avon Road, Cranham. The original applications were both refused in 2025 by Havering Council, but the applicant subsequently appealed to the national Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate... Read More Consultation on street tree removal - 64 Severn Drive Havering Council are currently holding a public consultation on the proposed removal of a street tree outside 64 Severn Drive, Cranham. For further details and to submit a comment visit the 64 Severn Drive street tree removal consultation webpage. The consultation closes on 03 September 2026. Read More Planning applications in Havering (28 July - 03 August 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 28 July - 03 August 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Friends of Fleet Close Village Green The Friends of Fleet Close Village Green (FFCVG) held their first AGM in July 2026 and are pleased to announce that they have formed an Executive Committee of: Chair - Philip Madeley Treasurer - Andy Fairbairn Secretary - Ann Madeley Other Executive Committee members - Cllr Gillian Ford, Victoria Holton, Marc Herbert and Nicholas... Read More Upminster Windmill August 2026 Upminster Windmill will be open on 08, 09 and 23 August 2026. You can tour the Mill or simply come and enjoy the sun in the Visitor Centre Garden or on the Mill Field, with tea and cake from their kiosk. They have games and activities for kids, and there are things to do and... Read More Trinity Church coffee morning and sale Trinity Church, Station Road, Upminster, will be holding a coffee morning and sale on Saturday 08 August 2026 from 10am - 12 noon on the front lawn, weather permitting. On sale will be plants, jewellery, puzzles, books, cards and craft items. All proceeds go to S.M.I.L.E London and Essex - Trinity's chosen charity for 2026,... Read More Park Farm Road closed 05 August 2026 Havering Council have informed us that Park Farm Road, Upminster will be closed along its whole length (Harwood Hall Lane to Hacton Lane) from 8am to 5pm on Wednesday 05 August 2026, for lining works. Read More Stuart Chapell It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our dear friend and colleague, Stuart Chapell passed away this week (July 2026). He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Havering Residents Association, and a tireless worker for the community. He wanted to represent the area as a Councillor and, with this in mind... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association August 2026 Bulletins now online The online version of the July 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the August 2026 Bulletin link. Read More Draft London Plan and consultation On July 16 2026, the Draft London Plan 2026 was published. This is the Mayor of London's strategy for how the city should grow and develop over the next 25 years. It is a lengthy document, and includes policies on housing, jobs, transport, the environment and public spaces. A consultation has now been opened on... Read More Havering SEND survey Havering Council are currently running a public survey on the future of SEND support. They would like to hear from parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Havering, to help shape the support, advice and activities they provide. For further details and to take the survey... Read More Thames Chase August 2026 events Thames Chase have a summer of fun in August 2026 at their Forest Centre in Pike Lane, Upminster. They have a variety of activities for children and adults available during August including: Follow the Invertrabrate trail at the Forest Centre Adults Butterfly Bay: Flower Clay Necklace Making Workshop (01 August 2026) Revamp Boutique Tie... Read More Planning applications in Havering (14 – 20 and 21 - 27 July 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent lists see the 14 - 20 July 2026 Weekly Planning List  and 21 - 27 July 2026 Weekly Planning List links. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Heron Way entrance to private land handout On Thursday 16 July 2026, Cranham Ward Councillors Gillian Ford, John Tyler and Lesley Tyler held a meeting with residents, next to the Brickfields car park, regarding an entrance to private land in Heron Way, leading to the Brickfields. At the end of the meeting, information sheets were handed to residents, explaining how this... Read More Reminder of road resurfacing in Avon Road With reference to our previous post concerning road resurfacing work in Avon Road, Cranham, the road will be closed daily between its junctions with Hall Lane and Front Lane for resurfacing works, 9.30am to 3pm from Monday 20 July to Thursday 23 July 2026. The following works are related to the Avon Road works: Severn Drive... Read More Street tree removal outside 184 Hall Lane Havering Council is consulting on a proposal to remove a street tree outside 184 Hall Lane, Upminster. This is due to the tree causing ongoing subsidence to the property. For further details and to submit a comment visit Notice of Street Tree Removal 184 Hall Lane. Read More The Wind In The Willows at Queen's Theatre Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s QYouth are presenting The Wind In The Willows from 30 July to 01 August 2026. Created and performed by more than 180 local youth theatre members, The Wind in the Willows gets a rebellious punk twist in QYouth’s biennial full-scale production. A cornerstone of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s youth and community programme, QYouth is... Read More Design a Dame at Queen's Theatre Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is inviting creative children and young people aged 4–18 to take part in its Design a Dame competition for this year's pantomime, Robin Hood. Entrants are challenged to create the spectacular finale costume for the larger-than-life character Nanny Molly Coddle, with the winning design professionally made and worn on stage this Christmas.... Read More Planning applications in Havering (07 - 13 July 2026) 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 July 2026 Weekly Planning List  link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More TfL update re Gallows Corner Flyover Transport for London (TfL) have issued the following statement regarding the ongoing saga of the replacement of the Gallows Corner Flyover, which is now into its second year - 'As we continue to coordinate with Essex & Suffolk Water (E&SW) at Gallows Corner, E&SW is making progress on the repairs to the newly installed water... Read More Planning applications in Havering (30 June - 06 July 2026) 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 June - 06 July 2026 Weekly Planning List  link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Meeting of the Friends of Fleet Close Village Green We are pleased to announce that a meeting of the Friends of Fleet Close Village Green will be held on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 7pm at The Golden Crane pub in Avon Road, Cranham. This meeting is open to all those who have an interest in promoting the facilities available at the Village Green... Read More Resurfacing in Avon Road 20 - 23 July 2026 Havering Council have informed us that resurfacing works will be taking place between 9.30am and 3pm each day on Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July 2026. During these times Avon Road will be closed to through traffic between Hall Lane and Front Lane, with diversions in place. Residents in Avon Road and the surrounding roads... Read More Upminster Windmill opening days July 2026 The Upminster Windmill will be opening on several days in July 2026. Come and take tea and cake from the kiosk and enjoy some time in their peaceful garden, while kids enjoy some simple activities. There is live music in the garden from Broke'n' Biscuit and Out of the Blue on Saturday 11 July... Read More No District Line to Upminster 04 - 05 July 2026 Transport for London (TfL) have advised that there will be no District Line service between Tower Hill and Upminster stations on on Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 July 2026. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association July 2026 Bulletins now online The online version of the July 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the July 2026 Bulletin link. Read More Planning applications in Havering (23 - 29 June 2026) 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 June 2026 Weekly Planning List  link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association UCRA coach trips - Error with telephone number! On page 9 of the July 2026 edition of The Bulletin, the telephone number for UCRA coach trips was inadvertently printed incorrectly. The correct number to contact Gina for bookings is 07958 006 503. Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Stewart Avenue Allotments open day
    Stewart Avenue Allotments (SAA) will be opening their gates for it’s annual Summer Open Day on Saturday 15 August 2026, between 10am and 1pm, as part of the National Allotments week. Visitors will be able to peruse the wide variety of plots on the site and see...
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  • Local over 50s groups – Arrange a visit from council health trainers
    Havering Council’s Live Well Havering Team has asked us to publicise the following message – Havering Council’s Public Health Team is keen to visit local groups for people aged 50 and over, to share practical health and wellbeing advice to help residents stay well throughout the winter...
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  • Planning appeals refused – Avon House, Avon Road
    Havering Council has informed us of the result of appeals concerning two planning applications (P0946.25 and J0023.25), to add an extra storey and two flats to Avon House, Avon Road, Cranham. The original applications were both refused in 2025 by Havering Council, but the applicant subsequently appealed...
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  • Consultation on street tree removal – 64 Severn Drive
    Havering Council are currently holding a public consultation on the proposed removal of a street tree outside 64 Severn Drive, Cranham. For further details and to submit a comment visit the 64 Severn Drive street tree removal consultation webpage. The consultation closes on 03 September 2026....
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