We have been informed of an online petition to the UK Government and Parliament, seeking to change the way housing need is calculated in local authority areas, putting pressure on Green Belt and Areas of Natural Beauty. The full text of the petition is as follows –
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At the Local Elections for Cranham and Upminster Wards on 05 May 2022, we are happy to say that all six of our Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association candidates were elected. They are delighted to continue to serve and support our wonderful communities for the next four
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The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) are running a citizen science project along the River Ingrebourne this year. It is called the Outfall Safari and it is a systematic way to identify and quantify surface water outfalls that are suffering from pollution as a result of misconnections
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Ofcom have recently highlighted that ‘The broadband and mobile markets offer customers a wide range of choice, with different deals available to suit different needs. Some providers offer social tariffs which are only available to customers who receive certain government benefits…’ Major firms who do this include
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Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team have released the following message regarding Hoppy Hall car park – We have received reports of Anti Social Behaviour happening in Hoppy Hall car park late at night into the early hours of the morning. If you witness this behaviour please call
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The Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) are members of the Havering Residents Association (H.R.A), an umbrella organisation of many of the Residents’ Associations in Havering. Our own Phil Ruck gives an explanation of the H.R.A’s views on housing targets in Havering. The housing position in Havering
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For several months, Upminster Ward councillors have regularly been highlighting to Havering Council the need for a replacement vehicle barrier at the entrance to Hoppy Hall car park in Corbets Tey Road. Councillors were informed that a new one had been ordered but so far the barrier
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As a consequence of their Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) proposals, National Highways intend to remove ancient woodland at Folkes Lane and develop a new community woodland at Hole Farm, Great Warley, Brentwood. They are holding a public survey, which is open until 23 February 2022, and is
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Below is a slightly abridged version of an article that first appeared in the Local Government Association’s First Magazine. #FriendsCanTell was launched on 14 February 2022. Domestic abuse is an epidemic – one that young people experience disproportionately, despite a common misconception that it only affects adults
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Regarding the former mini-golf site in Hall Lane and the current planning application P0112.22, (see also our previous post), Cranham Ward Residents’ Association councillors Gillian Ford, John Tyler and Linda Van den Hende, have jointly called-in the application on the following grounds: This application is not in
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