Havering Council's free Budgeting Workshop As part of their Life Skills Program, Havering Council are holding a free Budgeting Workshop from 10am to midday on Tuesday 26 November 2024 at the Town Hall, Main Road, Romford. For further information and to sign up to the event, visit Havering Budgeting Workshop, e-mail getinvolved@havering.gov.uk or ring 01708 433 420. Read More TfL travel information survey Transport for London (TfL) have launched a customer satisfaction survey regarding the travel information they provide on their TfL Go app, website and in stations. To take the survey visit the TfL customer survey webpage. Read More Tree Planting at Hole Farm, Great Warley Forestry England have been working hard to bring their vision for Hole Farm Community Woodland to life at Great Warley. Over 80,000 trees have now been planted on the site, including species such as black poplar, oak, hazel and hornbeam. Forestry England have another 90,000 trees to plant in winter 2024/5 and have been promoting... Read More Planning applications in Havering (29 October - 04 November 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 29 October - 04 November 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Havering Waste and Recycling Team at Upminster Library On Saturday 09 November 2024 Havering Council will have someone from their Waste and Recycling team at Upminster Library from 10am to 4pm, to speak to residents about recycling, their food waste collection survey and other similar topics. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association November 2024 Bulletin now online The online version of the November 2024 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the November 2024 Bulletin link. Read More Market and Artisan Craft Fair On Saturday 09 November 9th 2024 there will be a Market and Artisan Craft Fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster from 10am to 4pm. With just six weeks to Christmas, this will be an ideal opportunity to start your Christmas shopping and discover the best of your local craft scene. With over... Read More Havering Astronomical Society November 2024 meetings The Havering Astronomical Society will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday 20 November 2024, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Nik Szymanek, amateur astronomer, renowned astrophotographer and author, will present a talk entitled ‘The New Astronomy - A Centaurus A Case Study'. The Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) meet on the first Thursday of the month (Thursday 07 November... Read More The Arts Society, Havering November Lecture The Arts Society, Havering's November 2024 Lecture is The Painter’s Craft, presented by Steven Barrett, from 10.15am on Tuesday 12 November 2024 in the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane. Why do some paintings retain their glowing colours for centuries whilst others darken or fade in a matter of years? How do artists become good... Read More Planning applications in Havering (22 - 28 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 22 - 28 October 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More 370 Bus Route update We have been advised that there will be a service increase from Saturday 02 November 2024, to the 370 bus route which operates between Lakeside Shopping Centre and Romford Market, passing through Upminster. Buses will operate: Every 12 minutes instead of every 15 minutes during the day on Monday to Saturday Every 20 minutes instead... Read More Planning applications in Havering (15 - 21 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 15 - 21 October 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Meet the author and craft event at Upminster Library Upminster Library will be hosting an event with author David Vaughan on Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11am. Copies of his book Harry Heal - The Friendly Footballer will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets priced at £3 are available from Upminster Library or by visiting havering.events.mylibrary.digital . Read More Coopers' Coborn School Annual Fireworks Display Come along to the Coopers' Company and Coborn School Annual Fireworks Display on Saturday 09 November 2024. Gates open at 5.00 p.m. with the display due to start at 6.30 p.m. Pop up craft fayre, BBQ/bar and music throughout the evening. Limited free parking available on site. Advanced ticket sales available from the School Shop or... Read More #BeAKindSpark fireworks campaign As fireworks season approaches, the RSPCA have launched their #BeAKindSpark campaign, to help reduce their impact on vulnerable people, pets, and other animals. In 2023, the RSPCA received over 1,200 reports of animals affected by fireworks, with 67% due to backyard displays. Neighbourly tensions also rise during this period, and more than half (55%) of... Read More Havering and District National Trust Association The Havering and District National Trust Association meet at Ardleigh House, Hornchurch. RM11 2LG on the 4th Saturday of the month at 2.30 pm. You do not have to be a member of the National Trust to attend. The visitor charge is £3, with refreshments £1. 26 October 2024 - A Talk: The story and... Read More 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

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Havering Council's free Budgeting Workshop
    Havering Council’s free Budgeting Workshop
    As part of their Life Skills Program, Havering Council are holding a free Budgeting Workshop from 10am to midday on Tuesday 26 November 2024 at the Town Hall, Main Road, Romford. For further information and to sign up to the event, visit Havering Budgeting Workshop, e-mail getinvolved@havering.gov.uk...
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  • TfL travel information survey
    TfL travel information survey
    Transport for London (TfL) have launched a customer satisfaction survey regarding the travel information they provide on their TfL Go app, website and in stations. To take the survey visit the TfL customer survey webpage....
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  • Tree Planting at Hole Farm, Great Warley
    Tree Planting at Hole Farm, Great Warley
    Forestry England have been working hard to bring their vision for Hole Farm Community Woodland to life at Great Warley. Over 80,000 trees have now been planted on the site, including species such as black poplar, oak, hazel and hornbeam. Forestry England have another 90,000 trees to...
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  • Planning applications in Havering (29 October - 04 November 2024)
    Planning applications in Havering (29 October – 04 November 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 29 October – 04 November 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
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