A series of road safety measures along St Mary’s Lane, including a speed table outside the Sacred Heart of Mary Girls School, was last night (5/1/16) approved by the Highways Advisory Committee – see full details HERE. ********************************
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The recent central grant settlement for Havering is far worse than anticipated. This is largely due to the government adopting a completely different formula when assessing grant. In summary, our government funding goes from £31m this year down to £1.4m in 2019/20 – a 96% cut. Havering
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In 2014 ITV produced a short video entitled Upminster ‘End of the (District) line: The history of Upminster’. Whilst very interesting – surely it’s the ‘Beginning of the Line…’? To read the item and watch the video click HERE.
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Councillor Gillian Ford founded a programme of seasonal planting schemes in Cranham 13 years ago, by installing troughs on the railings. Over the years more planters have been added, with groups coming and going. During the year, Councillor Ford has established a programme of working with different
Read more →A fascinating insight into the history of Upminster is captured in a 60-minute DVD entitled ‘Undiscovered Upminster’. The film was put together by film maker Mike Jones with the help of local historian Richard Moorey. The DVD takes a look at how people played a big part
Read more →A number of complaints have been made about some of the entrances to the Upminster Hall Lane Playing Fields. On Sunday 15th November, the Upminster Hall Lane Playing Fields Friends Group (14 helpers including children), met at the Marlborough Gardens entrance. Armed with tools, they started work on
Read more →As featured in the November Bulletin, Havering Council are currently preparing a new a borough wide planning strategy, known as a Local Plan, which takes into account changes made to the Mayor’s London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework which was published in 2012. As a
Read more →Upminster Hall Lane Playing Fields Clean Up Day On Sunday 15th November, from 2:00 – 4:00pm, the developing Upminster Hall Lane Playing Fields Friends group are meeting at the Marlborough Gardens entrance of the playing fields to undertake a clean up of the entrance. The group intend
Read more →It was recently reported that Thurrock and Dartford residents have saved £1 million per year thanks to the Dartford Crossing local resident discount scheme which offers users, against a standard charge of £2.50 per crossing, unlimited crossings for £20 per year or £10 for 50 crossing with
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Across the borough, Remembrance Services will be taking place on Sunday 8th November. The War Memorial in Corbets Tey Road Upminster will receive wreaths from across the community to honour and remember those who have fallen in two world wars. The unveiling and dedication of the Upminster
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