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.

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

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

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

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.

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

The online version of the July 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the August 2026 Bulletin link.

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

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.

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