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Some time ago, Cllr Jacqueline Williams was able to request that Havering Council issue a Stop Notice at Lodge Farm, Park Farm Road, Upminster (known locally as Pumpkin Farm). The Notice prevented the further spreading of ‘rubble’ across the fields at this site. The landowners subsequently applied

With the Local Elections being held on Thursday 07 May 2026 (the Polling Stations are open from 7am – 10pm), we wanted to highlight what sort of photo I.D. people will need to take with them to vote. To see what forms of I.D are acceptable visit

Following our recent posts regarding the ongoing saga of the replacement of Gallows Corner Flyover in Romford, following the news from Transport for London (TfL) that the re-opening of the new flyover and any part of the junction has been delayed indefinitely, Havering Council have stated that

Janet and Terry Doyle are holding their Spring exhibition of paintings at Upminster Lbrary from 05 – 16 May 2026. All paintings will be for sale. Please come long and take a look. You can also contact Terry on 07880 770 324.

Havering Council have confirmed taht, as is now usual, there will not be any changes to rubbish, recycling and green bin collections following the Early May Bank Holiday on 04 May 2026. Please put everything out on the normal day by 7am, as usual.

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that there will be no Liberty Line train service between Upminster and Romford until 10.30am on Sunday 03 May 2026. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage.

Cranham resident, Bob Sarjantson, will be undertaking a charity skydive on 30 May 2026 in memory of his late wife, Hazel, who sadly passed away in September 2025. In an incredible show of courage and determination, Bob, who will be turning 89 in May, will be jumping

Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 21 – 27 April 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

With regard to our previous post concerning the Gallows Corner Flyover replacement, Transport for London (TfL) have announced that the full reopening of the flyover will be delayed past the recently announced opening date of the end of April 2026. This is apparently due to further issues

For the final month before the Local Elections on 07 May 2026, the Bulletin has separate versions for Cranham and Upminster Wards again. The online version of the May 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the May 2026 Upminster Bulletin link. The online version