The school, which plans to open in Gidea Park in September 2027, will cater for up to 300 pupils with an EHCP and learning difficulties and disabilities.

Please visit Balgores Special Free School to read the consultation brochure.

to submit comments, visit the Have Your Say – Balgores Special Free School webpage or email consultation@astrum-mat.org .

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To find out more and to apply visit TfL Youth Panel Recruitment.

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Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association councillors in both Upminster and Cranham Wards, supported the original application, as UPR are currently unable to expand the number of teams (particularly girls teams) that they run, and have to stage their matches at various locations across the borough. Our original letter of support will be included in the appeal documentation.

Details of the original planning application can be found on Havering Council’s website via P0995.23 Land at Baldwins Farm .

To make a comment at the appeal, or modify/withdraw a previous comment, visit Planning Inspectorate – Search Planning Appeals and enter 6014471 in the search box. Comments can be submitted up until midnight on 03 November 2026.

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To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

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The Draft London Plan is the Mayor of London’s strategy for how the city should grow and develop over the next 25 years. It is a lengthy document, and includes policies on housing, jobs, transport, the environment and public spaces.

To see the full response letter visit LBH Draft London Plan response.

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‘Brickfields level crossing, near Upminster in the London Borough of Havering, has been temporarily closed following repeated incidents of dangerous misuse involving children and teenagers.

The closure comes after concerning behaviour was captured on camera during a recent level crossing survey. The antics caught on camera show children and teenagers placing themselves at significant risk of serious injury or death through distraction by performing handstands, using their phones, racing across to beat a train, walking on the anti-trespass boards and even worse, deliberately playing ‘chicken’ with oncoming trains.

The railway line through Brickfields is used by approximately 230 trains every day, meaning trains pass through the area regularly at all times of the day. The extremely concerning behaviour observed represents an unacceptable safety risk to those involved, railway staff and passengers.

The level crossing has been initially closed for 21 days since 30 September but will be extended further while action is taken to address the serious misuse observed.

Shenel Bullock, Route Health & Safety Manager for Network Rail Anglia said: “The safety of the public is our absolute priority, which is why we have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close Brickfields level crossing.

“We understand this closure may inconvenience some local people, but we cannot ignore the significant risks posed by this behaviour. This temporary closure gives us the opportunity to assess what further measures may be needed to keep people safe.

“We are asking parents, carers, teachers and the wider community to help us reinforce this vital safety message. Every railway safety conversation could help prevent a tragedy.”

Network Rail is working closely with the British Transport Police (BTP) and local partners to address the issue. with visits being planned for local schools in the area to educate pupils about the dangers of misusing level crossings and trespassing on the railway. The level crossing will remain closed until all year groups in the schools have received the educational presentation.

The latest incidents serve as a reminder of the stark safety message at the heart of Network Rail’s ‘No Second Chances’ campaign, which ran earlier this year. The campaign highlighted the devastating consequences that can result from taking risks around level crossings and encouraged people to stop, think and stay safe whenever they cross the railway.

Through education, enforcement and community engagement, Network Rail and British Transport Police are committed to preventing further incidents and helping young people understand the potentially tragic consequences of unsafe behaviour on the railway.

Members of the public who witness dangerous behaviour on or near the railway are encouraged to report it to the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency, always dial 999.’

The press release is available on the Network Rail  – Brickfields webpage.

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We therefore thought that it would be useful to highlight the following link to the Havering Council website, where they have published a notice showing the ‘Observation periods for parking enforcement’ that apply in Havering – Havering observation-period-for-parking-enforcement .

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Discover more about the history of the area, explore the orchard and woodland, enjoy live entertainment, and get involved with activities for all ages.

There will be craft stalls, apples for sale, face painting (fee applies), a circus skills workshop, children’s apple crafts, a wellbeing walk, an orchard walk, Party Monsters – Children’s Entertainment, live music and meet Pip the Apple Mascot.

Follow Thames Chase on social media for full details and timetable information. Wellbeing and Orchard Walks are bookable online via tickettailor.com/events/thameschase .

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Tickets are only £5 – all welcome. For further details contact 01708 223 157 or email UpminsterRBL@aol.com .

Their Poppy Stall will take place at Upminster and Cranham Royal British Legion on most Saturdays leading from the launch through to Remembrance Day. If you would like to volunteer to collect in Upminster in the weeks of the Poppy Appeal Collection, please email them via upminstercranhampoppyappeal@gmail.com .

The Poppy Appeal Total for 2025/26 was £23,438.96. Many thanks to all of their volunteers and all who have supported them in either collecting or donating.

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For further details see the attached leaflet, email hfcchristmasmarket@gmail.com or call Claire on 07742 179 334.

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