Havering Council have advised that there will not be any changes to rubbish and recycling collections following the Bank Holiday this weekend. Residents should leave their bags out as normal from 7am on their usual day of collection.

It has come to the attention of both Cranham and Emerson Park wards Residents’ Association councillors, that Havering’s Local Planning Authority has received an application for a ‘Request for Screening Opinion’ in regard to an outline planning application for 570 houses on ‘Land off Benets Road, Hornchurch’,

As well as the previously mentioned basketball and football sessions in Upminster Park on Wednesday 20 August 2025, Havering Council will also be holding an Inflatable Fun Day in the park from 9am-5pm on the same day. Come along and join in one of the activities for

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 12 – 18 August 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 05 – 11 August 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Main Flyover Works Steels have been arriving at the site this week from Germany. Construction of abutments and installation of steelworks has started. Localised foundation works to pile caps continue, to ensure structural integrity. Highway works to the roundabout are ongoing. These include kerb realignments and drainage. Essex

Thank you to the resident who informed us that Transport for London (TfL) have introduced a temporary timetable for the 346 bus route, with the interval between most buses being 22 minutes, rather than the usual 20. This is apparently due to delays caused by the ongoing

Havering Council are holding a free Family Fun Day on the green at Macon Way, Cranham, from 12 noon to 3pm on Wednesday 13 August 2025. Bring the family along to this great local event!

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 29 July – 04 August 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The Windmill, garden and visitor centre will be open from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 09 and Sunday 10 August 2025. There will be games and activities for all the family, with Windmill tours available on both days – Adults £6, Children £2 (Minimum height 100cm –