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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

Regarding our previous post concerning a council proposal to install electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) in part of Roseberry Gardens, Cranham, Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association (UCRA) Cranham Ward councillors have been informed that the scheme will not proceed. Whilst supported by the UCRA’s Cranham councillors, due

Romford Drum and Trumpet Corpa are holding a Music Workshop for brass and woodwind players (Grade 3+) aged 10-18 years, from 3-6pm on Saturday 02 May 2026 at St. Luke’s Church, Front Lane, Cranham. This will also give the young musicians the opportunity to perform with the

Re our previous Bulletin articles and website post concerning the new Travelodge being built at 11 Station Road, Upminster, the company have announced that it is now open for bookings from the start of March 2027. Further details can be found on their website

Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 14 – 20 April 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.