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The online version of the June 2026 edition of the Upminster Bulletin is now available via the June 2026 Bulletin link.

Founded in 1955 by Dr John Anthony, a Cranham GP, Upminster Art Society is now celebrating over 75 years of creativity and community. What began as a small gathering of local art enthusiasts meeting in Dr Anthony’s surgery, quickly grew into a thriving society. Our first exhibition,

Havering Council have advised that Gerpins Lane, Upminster will be closed from 8am to 5pm on Monday 01 June to Thursday 04 June 2026, for resurfacing. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .

*** Update 31 May 2026 – Since posting the story below, a further last minute donation of £17,000 has been received, taking the total raised by Sue to over £105,000! *** At the end of May 2026, Havering Residents Association (HRA) Councillor Sue Ospreay came to the

National Highways have released a community video newsletter for the Lower Thames Crossing, giving details of their current work, community events and other information. To view the video newsletter visit LTC Community Video Newsletter May 2026.

Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 19 – 25 May 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Havering Council have confirmed that there will not be any changes to waste and recycling collections following the Late May Bank Holiday 2026. Please leave bags and green bins out as normal by 7am.

Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 12 – 18 May 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Sunday Lunch & Dancing will take place at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster on Sunday 24 May 2026, hosted by Charles Richman. Doors open at 12 noon, with lunch served at 1.30pm, followed by ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing until 3.30pm. Tickets are