The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued updated advice on choosing passwords for online accounts. Previously, it has been recommended that a series of random characters would provide the best protection but they are now advising that three random words should be used instead. The NCSC

Havering Council are currently conducting a public survey, prior to introducing a street trading policy. They want to hear from local businesses and residents about what the policy should include, so that they can help create a safe environment for businesses to trade outside on the street,

Upminster Ward councillors have received a number of complaints over the summer concerning planes and helicopters using Damyns Hall Aerodrome, particularly around the frequency of flights over built-up areas, noise and pollution relating to the commercial operations running from the aerodrome and the safety aspect of some

Havering Cyclists have announced that they are holding one of their ‘Doctor Bike’ free bike check sessions between 11am and 2pm on Sunday 29 August 2021, in Hornchurch Country Park, opposite the visitors centre. Anyone with a bicycle can just pop down and see them to have

With reference to our previous post regarding the proposed expansion of the Dormant Assets Scheme, many people who have changed jobs during their working lives (the average is 11 jobs per person) may have accrued several small private pensions. In some cases, they may not have details

Since 2008, the government authorised Dormant Assets Scheme has enabled participating banks and building societies to redistribute money held in accounts that have remained unused for over 15 years and the account holder cannot be traced. The money is given to charities and other social and environmental

Havering Council have announced a public consultation on ways to improve several town centres across the borough, including Upminster. They are looking for views from residents, businesses, workers and visitors on how they can – Make people feel safer and more comfortable in our town centres Improve public