We Are FSTVL update
Residents' Association councillors have been contacted by several local people, asking whether the re-scheduled We Are FSTVL will still be going ahead in Upminster on 12-13 September? This followed recent press reports that indicated that it may be held in Dagenham and then that that event had been cancelled for 2020.
We have not received...
Read MoreAugust Bulletin online and paper copies being delivered!
The August 2020 edition of the Bulletin is now available online. We are happy to say that we have recommenced producing paper copies, which will be delivered through letter boxes in the near future.
If you are new to the area and have not previously received a paper copy of the Bulletin, please let us...
Read MoreSchool Streets scheme update
In late July, we highlighted Havering Council's proposed School Street schemes, to ban vehicles entering specified roads from 8 - 9.30am and 2.30 - 4pm on Monday to Friday, during school term times. The local schools effected are Branfill, Engayne and James Ogelthorpe.
The current consultation period for each scheme runs until 09 August (extended...
Read MoreParking charges restarting from Monday 03 August
From Monday 03 August, parking charges will be re-introduced in all Council car parks on Monday to Saturday. Sundays will be free to park.
From that date, on-street parking bays will be free for the first hour on Monday to Saturday and all day on Sunday. However, charges will apply at other times.
For full details...
Read MoreHavering Astronomical Society talk - Correct e-mail address
With reference to our recent post regarding the forthcoming Havering Astronomical Society talk, due to an error on my part, the incorrect contact e-mail address was given. It should be enquiries@havastro.co.uk .
Apologies to anyone who has tried to contact them via the incorrect e-mail.
Cllr John Tyler
Read MoreMajor theme park proposed in north Kent
Plans have been unveiled for a major theme park in north Kent, to the east of the Bluewater Shopping Centre. The exact site is on a peninsular north of Swanscombe, directly on the opposite side of the Thames to Grays.
The BBC recently wrote an informative article on the theme park idea which can be...
Read MoreNo District Line trains between West Ham and Tower Hill again this weekend
Once again, there will not be any District Line service between West Ham and Tower Hill this weekend (01 and 02 August), due to engineering work. Replacement bus service (DL6) will run on both days.
In addition, TfL have advised that there will be no Hammersmith and City line service between Barking and Hammersmith on...
Read MoreUpminster Ward - Meet the Councillor restarting in September
Upminster's Residents' Association councillors are planning to resume our surgeries from September, starting on Monday the 14th September, at Cafe Gelato from 10 - 11.00am. We will be seated outside and, if current rules are still in place, wearing masks when speaking to you. Please come along if you have any problems.
We are also...
Read MoreHavering Astronomical Society talk - 19 August
The Havering Astronomical Society will be having an online meeting on 19 August, which will include a talk by the eminent astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell, about the discovery of radio pulsars, which she achieved as a postgraduate student, in 1967. This has been described as one of the most significant scientific achievements of the...
Read MoreBoundary Commission Review proposals
The local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) are currently undertaking a review of the local ward boundaries for Havering Council. On 28 July, they published their draft recommendations, which can be viewed on the LGBCE Havering review website.
A consultation process on the draft recommendations is now open until 05 October 2020 and people...
Read MoreGovernment flu vaccination program
The Government recently announced an expansion of the annual flu vaccination program, to protect vulnerable people and support the NHS. As well as the normal people offered the vaccination each year (people aged over 65, pregnant women and those with pre-existing conditions, including at-risk under 2s), the following groups will also be encourage to...
Read MorePinney Talfourd - Free Wills, LPA and Probate Webinar
Pinney Talfourd solicitors will be holding another free Zoom webinar from 1 - 1.30pm on Friday 21 August.
Topics covered will be the importance of having an up to date will, why you need Lasting Power of Attorneys in place and how this is done, and dealing with probate. There will be a chance at the...
Read MoreRenewing Resident Parking Permits
We have received the following advice from Havering Council regarding renewing Residents Parking Permits -
'Normally applying for and renewing Parking Permits is an online only process, whilst those customers without access to a PC and family/friends to assist are directed to the Public Advice & Service Centre (PASC) in Romford, where online assistance is...
Read MoreReporting illegally parked vehicles
Residents' Association councillors have received a number of complaints regarding problems caused by illegally parked vehicles. The Council have provided the following reply to our recent enquiry -
'To ensure parking contraventions are attended to as soon as possible, requests for parking enforcement can be sent directly to the Enforcement Team via an online form...
Read MoreSchool Streets proposals and consultations
Residents of some roads around three primary schools in Upminster and Cranham have received letters from Havering Council, consulting them on a proposed 'School Street' scheme for their local school. The schools affected are Branfill, Engayne and James Ogelthorpe.
The schemes propose to close the roads to non-essential vehicles around the entrance to the school...
Read MoreNo District Line trains between Dagenham East and Tower Hill this weekend
Due to engineering work, there will not be any District Line service between Dagenham East and Tower Hill this weekend (25 and 26 July). Replacement bus services (DL6 and DL7) will run on both days.
In addition, TfL have advised that there will be no Hammersmith and City line service between Barking and Hammersmith on...
Read MoreTips for wearing a face mask when you’re living with dementia
The Alzheimer's Society have some useful tips for wearing a face mask when you’re living with dementia or caring for someone who has dementia.
Every journey needs a plan. If you or someone you know with dementia is finding it difficult to wear a face covering, we’ve got lots of tips and guidance for you...
Read MoreOngoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
Please note that there will be overnight carriageway resurfacing from 7.30pm - 6am in St. Mary's Lane, Upminster on 20 - 24 July and 05 - 08 August. During these times, St. Mary's Lane will be closed to...
Read MoreOld Cooperians R.F.C.
Old Cooperians R.F.C. are looking towards the new season and have asked us to highlight what their club has been doing -
The Old Cooperians R.F.C. hope you are all well and staying safe during these unprecedented and challenging times. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by COVID-19, both within our own club and across...
Read MoreNo District Line trains between West Ham and Tower Hill again this weekend
There is no District Line service between West Ham and Tower Hill again this weekend (18 and 19 July), due to engineering works. A replacement bus service (DL6) will run on both days.
In addition, TfL have advised that there will be no Hammersmith and City line service between Barking and Hammersmith on the same...
Read MoreJune 2020 Bulletin online – Let everyone know!
Just a reminder that the July 2020 edition of The Bulletin is available online.
Please pass this on to any friends or family who normally get a printed version and may not know that they can currently read it online every month. Please click to view the online July 2020 Bulletin.
We will be resuming delivering paper...
Read MoreTesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund
Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund have just released new funding for groups and organisations to continue the work they are doing in their community.
The application and payment process has been streamlined to make it easier to get funds out quickly and groups can apply for a single payment of £500 for their work...
Read MoreYoung people’s rights regarding the police complaints system
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have asked us to highlight the information below, which highlights young people’s rights regarding the police complaints system.
'With recent research highlighting only around half of young people are confident police will deal fairly with their complaint, the IOPC youth panel has launched new guidance to support young...
Read MoreAlcoholics Anonymous – Help if you need it
During the coronavirus pandemic Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have had a huge surge in people looking for help with their drinking. Times of stress and anxiety can cause issues with substance abuse to escalate and they want people to know the options available for getting the help they need.
The phone line, email, website and chat...
Read MoreUpminster Library to re-open
Havering Council has taken the decision to re-open the borough's libraries, with reduced hours at this stage. The projected opening date for Upminster Library is likely to be Friday 17 July, although this is yet to be officially confirmed.
The initial opening hours for Upminster Library will be as follows -
Mon - 2pm - 7pm Tue...
Read MoreLaburnham Gardens - Lower Thames Crossing consultation
It was recently highlighted to Cranham Councillors that on the plans for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, there appeared to be an access road leading from the far end of Laburnham Gardens into the site and towards the A127. There also appeared to be a further access road leading from the north end of...
Read MoreThefts from vehicles in Upminster
We have been contacted by our local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team officers, to ask us to highlight how important it is not to leave valuable items in vehicles when they are unattended. In the past week several vehicles have been broken into in the Upminster area and expensive items taken.
Advice on keeping your vehicle...
Read MoreLower Thames Crossing - Further consultation
Highways England are holding a further public consultation on a number of proposed refinements to the design of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. The consultation will run from Tuesday 14 July until midnight on Wednesday 12 August.
For further details visit the Lower Thames Crossing website , e-mail them at info@lowerthamescrossing.co.uk or ring 0300 123...
Read MoreJuly edition of The Bulletin now online
The July edition of the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Bulletin is now available online via this link - July 2020 Bulletin. Please let any friends and family know, who may be interested.
Hopefully, this will be the last online-only version. We are actively working towards returning to delivering paper copies from the August edition...
Read MoreNo District Line trains between West Ham and Tower Hill this weekend
Once again, there will be no District Line service between West Ham and Tower Hill this weekend (11 and 12 July), due to engineering works. A replacement bus service (DL6) will run between Tower Hill and Barking on both days.
In addition, TfL have advised that there will be no Hammersmith and City line service...
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Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News
Residents’ Association councillors have been contacted by several local people, asking whether the re-scheduled We Are FSTVL will still be going ahead in Upminster on 12-13 September? This followed recent press reports that indicated that it may be held in Dagenham and then that that event had...
The August 2020 edition of the Bulletin is now available online. We are happy to say that we have recommenced producing paper copies, which will be delivered through letter boxes in the near future. If you are new to the area and have not previously received a...
In late July, we highlighted Havering Council’s proposed School Street schemes, to ban vehicles entering specified roads from 8 – 9.30am and 2.30 – 4pm on Monday to Friday, during school term times. The local schools effected are Branfill, Engayne and James Ogelthorpe. The current consultation period...
From Monday 03 August, parking charges will be re-introduced in all Council car parks on Monday to Saturday. Sundays will be free to park. From that date, on-street parking bays will be free for the first hour on Monday to Saturday and all day on Sunday. However,...
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