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Forestry England have been working hard to bring their vision for Hole Farm Community Woodland to life at Great Warley. Over 80,000 trees have now been planted on the site, including species such as black poplar, oak, hazel and hornbeam. Forestry England have another 90,000 trees to

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 29 October – 04 November 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

As fireworks season approaches, the RSPCA have launched their #BeAKindSpark campaign, to help reduce their impact on vulnerable people, pets, and other animals. In 2023, the RSPCA received over 1,200 reports of animals affected by fireworks, with 67% due to backyard displays. Neighbourly tensions also rise during

With reference to our previous posts concerning a planning application for the former Time Tees Cars site at 11 Station Road, Upminster, which won approval from the Government’s Planning Inspectorate on appeal, it has now been confirmed that the 82-bed hotel will be run by the hotel

Havering Council has in the past received criticism of its customer services, particularly by people trying to contact council departments. They have committed to raising standards and as part of this, have joined the Institute of Customer Services. In the near future, they will be publishing an

Havering Council works with some of their contractors to provide funds for Social Value projects, providing social, economic and environmental benefits for our local communities. They are currently seeking residents views on how they spend the money that is available to them. To do this, they are

Both Upminster Park and South Essex Crematorium won Gold awards at the recent London in Bloom Awards, with the London Borough of Havering winning the overall Borough award for London. Congratulations to all those involved in maintaining both Upminster locations!  

With reference to our previous articles regarding proposals for a new quarry to the west of Berwick Pond Road, on the edge of Upminster, Havering Council has advised that a planning application (P1251.24) has now been submitted. Please view this link for full details and to submit