UCRA Christmas Event – Friday 22 November 2024

Please join us from 3.30pm to 6pm on Friday 22 November 2024 for the annual Upminster Christmas Event in the centre of Upminster. This year the event is mostly being funded by the Upminster & Cranham Residents’ Association, following the Council’s decision not to support Christmas events

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Community Café at New Windmill Hall

The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH have launched a Community Café, offering a warm, welcome space, from 11am to 3pm every Friday. For further details see the attacked leaflet, e-mail newwindmill@hotmail.co.uk or ring 01708 220 242.

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Remembrance parade in Upminster

The annual Remembrance Parade was held this morning (Sunday 10 November 2024) at the War Memorial in Upminster. Amongst the commemorative wreaths that were laid, Cllr Chris Wilkins laid one on behalf of the Mayor of Havering, and Cllr Jacqueline Williams on behalf of the Upminster and

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TfL travel information survey

Transport for London (TfL) have launched a customer satisfaction survey regarding the travel information they provide on their TfL Go app, website and in stations. To take the survey visit the TfL customer survey webpage.

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Tree Planting at Hole Farm, Great Warley

Forestry England have been working hard to bring their vision for Hole Farm Community Woodland to life at Great Warley. Over 80,000 trees have now been planted on the site, including species such as black poplar, oak, hazel and hornbeam. Forestry England have another 90,000 trees to

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370 Bus Route update

We have been advised that there will be a service increase from Saturday 02 November 2024, to the 370 bus route which operates between Lakeside Shopping Centre and Romford Market, passing through Upminster. Buses will operate: Every 12 minutes instead of every 15 minutes during the day

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#BeAKindSpark fireworks campaign

As fireworks season approaches, the RSPCA have launched their #BeAKindSpark campaign, to help reduce their impact on vulnerable people, pets, and other animals. In 2023, the RSPCA received over 1,200 reports of animals affected by fireworks, with 67% due to backyard displays. Neighbourly tensions also rise during

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