Congratulations to the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, who last Friday (31st) won the ‘London Theatre of the Year’ award at the Stage Awards 2020, held at the Royal Opera House. They beat off stiff competition from across London, including other shortlisted theatres, the London Palladium and the

We have been informed that the planning application for 98 houses an flats on land next to the Brickfields in Cranham has been refused by Havering Council’s Planning Department. The applicants do, however, have the ability to appeal to the Government’s Planning Inspectorate if they wish. To

On Wednesday 22 January, a scheduled Full Council meeting of Havering Council was held. As part of this, Residents’ Association groups from across the borough, including the Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) councillors, put forward the joint motion below – FREE PARKING PERIOD As a consequence

With reference to the ongoing planning application (P0248.19) to redevelop the miniature golf course in Hall Lane, Upminster (see our previous posts on 07 and 08 January this year) and the recent revised application that was submitted to Havering Council’s Planning Department, the Upminster and Cranham Residents’

As we approach Spring, residents might consider cycling as a means of getting fit and socialising. The Hornchurch Cycle Club run regular beginners rides on a Saturday morning from the Queen’s Theatre car park, starting at 8.00am. All levels of ability are catered for and it is

The information below is correct as of 4pm on Friday 17th January –  Regarding the road closure in Hall Lane at the junction with Ingrebourne Gardens, I have just spoken to the council and they have been told by Essex and Suffolk Water that they should have

Updated at 2.30pm Wed 15 January We have been informed that Hall Lane has been closed at the junction with Ingrebourne Gardens (which is also closed) by a burst water main. Essex and Suffolk Water are on scene but the resulting roadworks are projected to continue until

Cranham Ward is facing a number of threats to the open green spaces and green belt land. Residents have been sharing their concerns with the ward Councillors, who are currently challenging planning applications that put the green spaces and the Green Belt at risk of being developed

With reference to our previous post regarding the amended development proposals for the Hall Lane Mini Golf Course, it has been confirmed that previously submitted letters of objection will still be taken into consideration by Havering’s Planning Department and that residents will not be required to resubmit,