London City Airport expansion consultation

London City Airport have launched a 10-week consultation into proposed expansion plans. The plans include – An increase in passenger numbers from 6.5 million to 9 million a year (by using larger, quieter planes) Removing the ban on Saturday afternoon and evening flights Operating more flights at

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ONS Census results (Phase one)

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released Phase One of the results of the Census that was carried out in 2021. This release covers details of the first results and topic summaries. You can access the information via the Census 2021 results link.

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Jack Petchey Environmental Award

The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up by Sir Jack Petchey CBE to inspire and motivate young people across London and Essex to do their best and reach their full potential. This year, the foundation has launched the Jack Petchey Environmental Award to give special recognition to

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Grass verge cutting

We were recently contacted by a resident, who was concerned that the verges at the side of some of our roads had not been cut so far this summer. Residents’ Association councillors contacted the council and received the following reply – ‘Good afternoon Councillor – I have

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Beware of builders scam

Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team have circulated the following message –  ‘We were contacted by a resident who wanted to make others aware of this scam, if you are having building work done. Yesterday, whilst her builder was working, a van pulled up at their address and

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Car park credit card scam

A local resident has informed us of a credit card scam that recently took place in the car park in Wilson Close, Upminster (behind Aldi). A man, who appeared to have just purchased a ticket, approached two elderly people and told them that the ticket machine was

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Front Lane bottle and recycling banks

With reference to our recent posts regarding the bottle and other recycling banks in the car park in Front Lane, Cranham being out of service, I am pleased to report that the broken barrier has been removed, pending a replacement. The recycling bins will be emptied in

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Front Lane bottle banks update

Following our post on 21 May 2022 concerning the recycling banks in the car park in Front Lane, Cranham being out of service, as one of the vehicle barriers is broken and the recycling lorry cannot gain access, Cranham Ward councillors are aware the despite Havering Council

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