Havering Council are holding a second Character Study stakeholder workshop for residents and community groups on 21 June 2023 at Romford Town Hall. Consultation with external stakeholders so far has included four pop-up events at key town centre locations, a stakeholder workshop in March and an online

Repairing defective street lighting is the responsibility of UK Power Networks in Havering. If you know of a street light that is not working, faulty or damaged, you can report this direct to UK Power Networks via their website ukpowernetworks.co.uk/street-furniture-form-questions or by phone on 0207 055 7512

Following an enquiry from a resident, we have confirmed with Havering Council that all residents living in School Streets zones, who currently have a vehicle exemption permit, will automatically be sent a renewal reminder one month before their annual permit expires.

It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our great friend and colleague, Councillor Linda Hawthorn. Linda passed away late on Friday night (19 May 2023), following a period of illness. Linda was a true servant to the people of Upminster, serving continuously

The long-awaited re-opening of Upminster Windmill has arrived! Following several years of extensive restoration work, the first open days will be on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023 from 10am-4pm. For further details see the poster below and to book tickets visit www.upminsterwindmill.org/ .

The Museum of Nostalgia in Upminster Tithe Barn, Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 1AU will be open from 10.30am – 4pm on two Saturday’s a month throughout summer 2023. For anyone who has never been there, the museum is well worth a visit. Entry is free but a

Many of our post boxes are capped by wonderful knitted covers at various commemorative times and other important events – This was particularly true during lockdown, when seeing these fantastic creations cheered many people up. They have again been in evidence in the lead-up to the King’s

Havering Council officers have confirmed that after a concerted campaign from Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) councillors, followed by repairs to the facilities, the public toilets in Corbets Tey Road, Upminster (next to the library) will be re-opening on Tuesday 02 May 2023. UCRA councillors will

Havering Council have confirmed that they have refused the latest planning application at the former Ruskin’s site, on land immediately east of Coopers’ Company and Coborn School in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster. Reasons given for refusal include the ‘…harmful impact on the character and appearance of the

There are currently long-term proposals for a data centre to be built on farmland to the east of Upminster, in an area east of Clay Tye Road and north of Fen Lane. These are only in their early stages and a planning application has not been submitted.