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Local Cranham Councillor, Clarence Barrett, is set to take on the London 10,000 metres on July 10th to raise funds for St Francis Hospice. Clarence has undertaken marathons, 10ks, a sky dive from 12,000ft and abseiling down the Romford YMCA building for a variety of charities over

A 45 tonne 60ft articulated lorry made a wrong turn at the Wantz Bridge roundabout (junction of Front Lane/St Mary’s Lane) on Thursday afternoon,  driving up The Chase and ending up in a field by Cranham Marsh. The lorry may have been too high to go under the railway

I am pleased to announce that the Upminster War Memorial has been awarded Grade II Listed Building status. Following council funded refurbishments works a while back, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has decided to add the building, located in Corbets Tey Road, to

Situated in Parklands, just off Corbets Tey Road, the bridge was part of the old Gaynes Estate. Built circa 1760 it is the work of the well known architect / designer of the time James Paine, whose other projects included Thorndon Hall, Brentwood and Hare Hall, Gidea

A large piece of Green Belt land in Cranham has been acquired by the Council to provide an informal recreational open space while providing additional protection from any potential development. The substantial plot of land spans some 29 acres (11.7 hectares) and is flanked by Moor Lane

Over the past ten years the Front Lane Community Association Committee have worked tirelessly to bring this 1960s building up to 21st century standard, a venue to be proud of. With regular activities every day of the week and at weekends many resdients using the Hall to

Since the Council were given powers to enforce Moving Traffic Contraventions (eg no right/left turns, no-entry, etc) in September last year, 128 Penalty Charge Notices have been issued for vehicles turning right out of Howard Road into Station Road. The new powers were preceded by a three-month period