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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 May 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Ladies – are you retired or about to be? Do you like meeting new people and enjoy a nice lunch in beautiful surroundings? If so, why not join our local Probus Club’s meetings at Top Meadow Golf Club, Fen Lane, North Ockendon. They are a friendly group, have

The Communi-Tea Circle aim to combat loneliness amongst the elderly that live alone throughout Upminster, Cranham and Hornchurch. They are currently looking for new members and volunteers in the local area. For further information visit communi-teacircle.org , ring 0300 102 2252 or scan the QR code below.

North Ockendon is launching a flag design competition, and the organisers want local people to help represent the village’s identity, heritage and future in a bold new flag. Anyone can enter — all ages and skill levels welcome but you need to live in Upminster, Cranham, North

Havering Health and Wellbeing Board have launched a community engagement questionnaire to assess and plan for pharmaceutical services in the area, as they are currently conducting a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). This important review will help them understand whether local pharmacy services meet the needs of residents and

On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2025 Upminster Windmill will be throwing open its doors from 10am–4pm as part of National Mill Weekend. Step inside this beautifully restored landmark and take a guided tour (£6 adults, £2 kids – minimum height 100cm, and don’t forget your

The Friends of Upminster Park (FOUP) would like to encourage more volunteers to join the Group. The Friends’ Group bring together the strengths of local communities and the Council, to make a real difference to local parks. The work of a well-organised volunteer group can be extremely

The online version of the May 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the May 2025 Bulletin link.  

Do you own a local business or work for a business in the area? Hall Mead School in Cranham are looking for organisations who are kind enough to donate a voucher, of any value, to their raffle, in return for a thank you/advert in the school production

The Arts Society, Havering will be holding their next lecture at 10.15am on Tuesday 13 May 2025, in The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster. The lecture is titled Masterworks of 20th Century Photography by Barry Venning. In the nineteenth century, photography struggled for recognition as