Fly tipping is a problem across the country but is something that we suffer from locally, particularly in the country roads around Upminster and Cranham. Havering Council have recently been carrying out operations targeting unlicensed waste carriers. As part of this they have reminded residents that if

Upminster Methodist Church will be hosting an afternoon tea and worship on Sunday 06 April 2025 from 3.45pm. They have an Easter theme of new life. Refreshments will include chocolate Easter nests and Easter biscuits. Come with your family and friends.

On Monday 01 April 2025, Cllr Gillian Ford spotted wardens issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles parked in the council car park in Front Lane, Cranham (next to the train deport), despite the parking machine being missing, as it had been knocked over by a bus

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 25 – 31 March 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The online version of the April 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the April 2025 Bulletin link.

Havering Council are holding a public consultation (open until 27 April 2025) on their proposal to remove two street trees outside 42 Hall Lane, Upminster, opposite Ashburnham Gardens. The trees are showing signs of Dutch Elm disease, which is highly contagious to other Elm trees. For further

A Kids Holiday fun day will be held at New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster on Wednesday 09 April 2025. The cost is £5 per child. You can book in advance at the hall or by emailing nwhsocials@outlook.com . For further details, including slot times, see

Havering Singers will be holding a concert on Saturday 05 April 2025 at St Peter’s Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, starting at 7.30pm. They will be singing Mozart – Requiem and Solemn Vespers. Tickets are £15 and are available on the night or via their website haveringsingers.org.uk

Havering Astronomical Society (HAS) will be holding their two monthly meetings on the following dates in April 2025 – Adult group Wednesday 16 April, 7.15 for 7.30pm – Konrad Malin-Smith, founder member of the HAS, and a regular speaker to the club, will present a talk via