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Astrum Multi Academy Trust has launched a consultation for its plan to open Balgores Special Free School, a new purpose-built specialist school in Havering for children and young people with complex learning needs. The school, which plans to open in Gidea Park in September 2027, will cater

Transport for London (TfL) are looking for young people aged 16-25 to join their Youth Panel. Applicants should be passionate about making transport in London work better for young people and want to help shape decisions that affect your community and ensure young people’s voices are heard?

We have been informed that an appeal against the refusal of planning permission, has been submitted to the national Planning Inspectorate regarding a planning application (P0995.23) at Baldwins Farm, Bramble Road, Upminster. This relates to an application by the landowners to create a facility of 16 various

Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 06 – 12 October 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

With reference to our previous post concerning the publication of the Draft London Plan 2026,  the London Borough of Havering has published its official response to the Draft London Plan consultation (which ends on 15 October 2026). The Draft London Plan is the Mayor of London’s strategy

Network Rail have released the following press release, following the emergency closure of Brickfields level crossing, after dangerous behaviour by young people was captured on camera. ‘Brickfields level crossing, near Upminster in the London Borough of Havering, has been temporarily closed following repeated incidents of dangerous misuse

We have been told that a Reform UK Councillor gave incorrect and misleading information at a recent public meeting in the borough, regarding whether council wardens had to wait before issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for parking on a double yellow line. We therefore thought that

Thames Chase Forest Centre in Pike Lane, Upminster will be holding a free family day on Sunday 18 October 2026, from 10am–3pm, celebrating our local heritage, traditions, landscape and community. Discover more about the history of the area, explore the orchard and woodland, enjoy live entertainment, and

Upminster & Cranham Royal British Legion, in St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, will be launching their 2026 Poppy Appeal with their annual Poppy Dance This takes place on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 8.45pm. Tickets are only £5 – all welcome. For further details contact 01708 223 157

Hornchurch FC will be holding a Christmas Market on Sunday 22 November 2026 at their ground in Bridge Avenue, Upminster. They are currently looking for stallholders for the event. For further details see the attached leaflet, email hfcchristmasmarket@gmail.com or call Claire on 07742 179 334.