Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association May 2026 Bulletins now online For the final month before the Local Elections on 07 May 2026, the Bulletin has separate versions for Cranham and Upminster Wards again. The online version of the May 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the May 2026 Upminster Bulletin link. The online version of the May 2026 edition of the Cranham Bulletin... Read More Electric vehicle charging points will not proceed in Roseberry Gardens Regarding our previous post concerning a council proposal to install electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) in part of Roseberry Gardens, Cranham, Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association (UCRA) Cranham Ward councillors have been informed that the scheme will not proceed. Whilst supported by the UCRA's Cranham councillors, due to the number and nature of the... Read More Romford Drum and Trumpet Corp workshop and concert Romford Drum and Trumpet Corpa are holding a Music Workshop for brass and woodwind players (Grade 3+) aged 10-18 years, from 3-6pm on Saturday 02 May 2026 at St. Luke’s Church, Front Lane, Cranham. This will also give the young musicians the opportunity to perform with the band in the evening performance. For further... Read More New Upminster Travelodge opening March 2027 Re our previous Bulletin articles and website post concerning the new Travelodge being built at 11 Station Road, Upminster, the company have announced that it is now open for bookings from the start of March 2027. Further details can be found on their website Read More Planning applications in Havering (14 - 20 April 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 14 - 20 April 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Toilet Finder app We were recently told about an app for both Android and iOS, that gives the locations of public toilets, also allowing users to update information on the facilities etc. To download the Android app visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bto.toilet To download the iOS app visit https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/toilet-finder/id311896604 Our own public toilets next to Upminster Park, which have recently been closed due... Read More Allotment break-ins Our local police officers have advised that there was a recent theft from sheds at the allotments in Ashvale Gardens, Upminster. Last year, the allotments at both Ashvale Gardens and Stewart Avenue were broken into and tools stolen.  The Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have been invited to an open day event on the... Read More Hornchurch FC match info Saturday 25 April 2026 We would like to highlight that, following a very successful season, Hornchurch FC go into their final match with Maidenhead United on Saturday 25 April 2026, with a very real chance of winning the National League South title and gaining automatic promotion to the National League (one division below the English Football League). The club... Read More Planning applications in Havering (31 March - 13 April 2026) Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. Due to a delay in issuing one of the recent lists, two links are provided below. To view the first list see the 31 March - 06 April 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view the second list see the... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Minutes of the UCRA AGM 2026 The minutes of the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association's Annual General Meeting on 23 March 2026 are now available via the UCRA AGM Minutes 2026 link. Read More Thames Opera Company - Opera for All The Thames Opera Company are presenting Opera for All at The Queens's Theatre, Hornchurch, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, starting at 7.30pm. Hosted by Ian Skelly of BBC Radio 3, experience the magic of live opera with Thames Opera Company and award winning special guests. Never been to opera? Perfect. This is for you. Love... Read More Thames Chase Forest Centre celebration Thames Chase are holding their annual event to celebrate spring and the heritage of Broadfields Farm, at their Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS on Sunday 19 April 2026. They have various activities planned throughout the day from 10am-3pm including: That Bubble Man Josh Gernon Music Guided Blossom Walks Circus Skills Workshops Rumford... Read More Gallows Corner Flyover update Just before Easter 2026, Havering Council sent an update to Members, regarding the works to replace Gallows Corner Flyover. A slightly abridged version is shown below. 'The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Environment, alongside senior officers, have continued to engage closely with Transport for London (TfL) and Essex & Suffolk Water... Read More New protections for renters Generation Rent, an organisation whose mission is that every home in the private rented sector is safe, secure and affordable, have produced a leaflet detailing changes to renters rights from 01 May 2026. To view and/or download the leaflet visit Generation Rent - Renters Rights Are Changing or visit the Generation Rent website . Read More Crime prevention for work vans Our local police teams have asked us to promote the following message -  'If you or anyone you know has a work van, it is important to take a look at “Tell TVL” via telltvl.co.uk . “Tell TVL” is an online community dedicated to tackling theft from vans through crime prevention advice and a new incident... Read More Inflatable Fun Day in Upminster Park 08 April 26 Havering Council have announced that there will be an Inflatable Fun Day in Upminster Park on Wednesday 08 April 2026 from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Read More No District Line 03 - 06 April 2026 Transport for London (TfL) have advised that there will not be any District Line trains running between Upminster and Whitechapel from Friday 03 to Monday 06 April 2026 (Easter Weekend) due to track work. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage. Read More No changes to rubbish collections Easter 2026 Havering Council have highlighted that there will not be any changes to normal rubbish, recycling and green bin collections over the Easter 2026 period. Please put out your items by 7am as usual. Read More Easter egg hunt at Upminster Windmill The Upminster Windmill Team would like to thank everyone who visited or supported them in any way last year. Funds raised at their open weekends and other events help maintain the mill site and develop facilities available to visitors, as well as supporting educational workshops for schools. Their open season for 2026 starts on Good... Read More Churches Together Easter events 2026 Churches Together in Upminster, Cranham & North Ockendon have asked us to highlight the following events over the Easter period - Good Friday Service in the Park - Upminster Park, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster on 03 April 2026, at 10.30am (or if wet, in Trinity Church, Station Road). This is an open-air gathering of the local... Read More Planning applications in Havering (24 - 30 March 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 24 - 30 March 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 April 2026 Bulletins now online As we head towards the Local Elections in May, the Bulletin has separate versions for Cranham and Upminster Wards again this month. The online version of the April 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the April 2026 Upminster Bulletin link. The online version of the April 2026 edition of the Cranham Bulletin is... Read More Havering Astronomical Society April 2026 meetings Havering Astronomical Society events are held at Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster. For further information, please visit www.havastro.co.uk or e-mail enquiries@havastro.co.uk . NB: Please note their new concessionary rate of £30 for those aged 30 and under at time of joining; this and other details can be seen on our website. Their April 2026... Read More Planning applications in Havering (17 - 23 March 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 17 - 23 March 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More No Liberty Line 21-22 March 2026 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that there will be no Liberty Line train service between Upminster and Romford on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026, due to maintenance work. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage. Read More Planning applications in Havering (10 - 16 March 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 10 - 16 March 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Street tree removal consultation in Benets Road Havering Council have opened a routine consultation on a proposal to remove a street tree in Benets Road on the Dury Falls Estate. The consultation is open until 07 April 26. To see details, and if you wish to submit a comment, visit Notice of Street Tree Removal Benets Rd, Hornchurch . Read More Police community contact session Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding their next community contact session on Saturday 21 March 2026 in Cafe Nero, Station Road, Upminster, starting at midday. Come and see our local officers iif you have any issues or would like crime prevention information. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Upminster & Cranham Residents' Association AGM 2026 (now with agenda link) *** 16 March 2026 - Agenda link added below *** The Annual General Meeting of the Upminster & Cranham Residents Association will take place on Monday 23 March 2026 at the Roope Hall, Trinity Church, 29 Station Road, Upminster. The meeting will start at 7.00pm and residents are very welcome to attend. This is your opportunity... Read More Lower Thames Crossing community events The lower Thames Crossing (LTC) are holding a series of community drop-in events close to the Lower Thames Crossing route, where local residents can learn more about plans for the year ahead and what to expect in their area. Most of the event locations are close to where work has either started or will be starting... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association
    May 2026 Bulletins now online
    For the final month before the Local Elections on 07 May 2026, the Bulletin has separate versions for Cranham and Upminster Wards again. The online version of the May 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the May 2026 Upminster Bulletin link. The online version...
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  • Electric vehicle charging points will not proceed in Roseberry Gardens
    Electric vehicle charging points will not proceed in Roseberry Gardens
    Regarding our previous post concerning a council proposal to install electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) in part of Roseberry Gardens, Cranham, Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) Cranham Ward councillors have been informed that the scheme will not proceed. Whilst supported by the UCRA’s Cranham councillors, due...
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  • Romford Drum and Trumpet Corp workshop and concert
    Romford Drum and Trumpet Corp workshop and concert
    Romford Drum and Trumpet Corpa are holding a Music Workshop for brass and woodwind players (Grade 3+) aged 10-18 years, from 3-6pm on Saturday 02 May 2026 at St. Luke’s Church, Front Lane, Cranham. This will also give the young musicians the opportunity to perform with the...
    Read more →
  • New Upminster Travelodge opening March 2027
    New Upminster Travelodge opening March 2027
    Re our previous Bulletin articles and website post concerning the new Travelodge being built at 11 Station Road, Upminster, the company have announced that it is now open for bookings from the start of March 2027. Further details can be found on their website...
    Read more →