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Upminster Park has been awarded a gold medal in the London in Bloom competition, one of 12 awards gained by Havering’s parks and open spaces. London in Bloom is a competition where London boroughs, communities, residents and businesses work together to improve their local parks and environment

Upminster Windmill’s gardens have once again proven themselves among the best in the capital, scooping multiple top accolades at the 2025 London in Bloom awards ceremony held at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley on Monday 20 October 2025. The site proudly achieved the Level 5 (Outstanding) award

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

Cranham Ward Residents’ Association Councillors will be holding a meeting primarily for the residents of the Dury Falls Estate from 7-9pm on Friday 24 October 2025, in the HAD Building, Woodhall Crescent RM11 3NN. Various matters concerning the estate will be discussed, including the alleyway to Upminster

Coopers’ Coborn and Company School Annual Fireworks Display will be held on on Saturday 08 November 2025. Gates open at 5pm, with the display due to start at 6.30pm. There will be a pop-up craft fayre in the sports hall, BBQ/bar and live music throughout the evening.

The Havering & District National Trust Association will be having their next meeting on Saturday 25 October 2025, in the large hall at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG (next to the college). Starting at 2,30pm, the meeting includes an illustrated talk entitled ‘Wartime Havering’

Upminster Ward Residents’ Association councillors have been informed that Havering Council have commenced Planning Enforcement action against the owners of Osteria Due Amici restaurant at 39-41 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, for ‘Without planning permission, the construction of an extension to the front of the building,forming an enclosed

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 07 – 13 October 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

After an absence of several weeks, we have received an update (below) on the state of the works for the replacement of Gallows Corner Flyover. Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association councillors have been in regular contact with Havering Council, as well as contacting Transport for London (TfL)