The Havering & District National Trust Association will be having their next meeting on Saturday 25 October 2025, in the large hall at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG (next to the college). Starting at 2,30pm, the meeting includes an illustrated talk entitled ‘Wartime Havering’

Upminster Ward Residents’ Association councillors have been informed that Havering Council have commenced Planning Enforcement action against the owners of Osteria Due Amici restaurant at 39-41 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, for ‘Without planning permission, the construction of an extension to the front of the building,forming an enclosed

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 07 – 13 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

After an absence of several weeks, we have received an update (below) on the state of the works for the replacement of Gallows Corner Flyover. Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association councillors have been in regular contact with Havering Council, as well as contacting Transport for London (TfL)

The annual Thames Chase Apple Day takes place on Sunday October 19 2025 at the Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS. Join them from 10am-3pm for this very special autumnal event highlighting the history of Broadfields Farm and celebrating Apple Day. This is a

The New Windmill Hall Community Association, in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, will be holding Sunday Lunch and Dancing on Sunday 19 October 2025, from 12 noon until 3.30pm. There will be a two course meal included in the cost of £25pp. Booking is essential by popping into the

The Cappella Singers of Upminster will be performing the Haydn Little Organ Mass, with a selection of choral favourites, on Thursday 16 October 2025 at Trinity United Reformed Church, Upminster RM14 2UD, starting at 7.30pm. Entrance is free but donations are welcomed.

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 30 September – 06 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The Upminster and Cranham Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Total for 2024/25 is £24,416. 73 (tbc) –  many thanks to all of the volunteers and all who have supported them. The 2025/26 Poppy Appeal launch for Upminster and Cranham begins with their annual Poppy Dance, which takes

The Windmill will be open on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025, with sails turning subject to weather. As ever there will be activities for all ages, including a spooky Halloween trail in the garden for kids. Or come and learn about the families who owned