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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s QYouth are presenting The Wind In The Willows from 30 July to 01 August 2026. Created and performed by more than 180 local youth theatre members, The Wind in the Willows gets a rebellious punk twist in QYouth’s biennial full-scale production. A cornerstone of

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is inviting creative children and young people aged 4–18 to take part in its Design a Dame competition for this year’s pantomime, Robin Hood. Entrants are challenged to create the spectacular finale costume for the larger-than-life character Nanny Molly Coddle, with the winning design

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 July 2026 Weekly Planning List  link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Transport for London (TfL) have issued the following statement regarding the ongoing saga of the replacement of the Gallows Corner Flyover, which is now into its second year – ‘As we continue to coordinate with Essex & Suffolk Water (E&SW) at Gallows Corner, E&SW is making progress

Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 30 June – 06 July 2026 Weekly Planning List  link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

We are pleased to announce that a meeting of the Friends of Fleet Close Village Green will be held on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 7pm at The Golden Crane pub in Avon Road, Cranham. This meeting is open to all those who have an interest in

Havering Council have informed us that resurfacing works will be taking place between 9.30am and 3pm each day on Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July 2026. During these times Avon Road will be closed to through traffic between Hall Lane and Front Lane, with diversions in place.

The Upminster Windmill will be opening on several days in July 2026. Come and take tea and cake from the kiosk and enjoy some time in their peaceful garden, while kids enjoy some simple activities. There is live music in the garden from Broke’n’ Biscuit and Out

Transport for London (TfL) have advised that there will be no District Line service between Tower Hill and Upminster stations on on Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 July 2026. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage.

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