#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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New hotel in Upminster will be a Travelodge

With reference to our previous posts concerning a planning application for the former Time Tees Cars site at 11 Station Road, Upminster, which won approval from the Government’s Planning Inspectorate on appeal, it has now been confirmed that the 82-bed hotel will be run by the hotel

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Views sought on Social Value projects

Havering Council works with some of their contractors to provide funds for Social Value projects, providing social, economic and environmental benefits for our local communities. They are currently seeking residents views on how they spend the money that is available to them. To do this, they are

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Local London in Bloom successes

Both Upminster Park and South Essex Crematorium won Gold awards at the recent London in Bloom Awards, with the London Borough of Havering winning the overall Borough award for London. Congratulations to all those involved in maintaining both Upminster locations!  

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Planning application near to Acacia Gardens refused

With reference to our previous post concerning a planning application for the Erection of a Voltage Management System with associated ancillary infrastructure, access, landscaping and boundary treatments on land to the east of Acacia Gardens and Fairholme Gardens in Cranham, Havering Council’s Planning Department have confirmed that

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