Bin strike 26-30 October 2026

Havering Council have advised that employees of the contractor that collects household rubbish will be going on strike from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026. The company has apparently put contingency plans in place and will be bringing in staff from outside our area to cover

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Friends of Upminster Park quiz night

The Friends of Upminster Park are holding a quiz night in the Brewdog, Station Road, Upminster, on Tuesday 03 November 2026, to raise funds for supplies to paint a large community mural and establish a flower bed in the park. The quiz starts at 7.30pm, with a

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Police advice re vehicle crime

Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have given the following advice, following several recent incidents of vehicle crime reported in and around the Cranham area, including theft of and theft from motor vehicles. To help reduce the risk of becoming a victim, please consider the following crime

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Briarleas Gardens footway resurfacing

Havering Council have informed us that footway resurfacing works are planned to take place in Briarleas Gardens, Upminster, during the weeks commencing 02 November and 14 December 2026. During these dates, Briarleas Gardens will remain open to vehicular traffic, whilst certain areas of footway may be restricted

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