Below is a slightly abridged version of an article that first appeared in the Local Government Association’s First Magazine. #FriendsCanTell was launched on 14 February 2022. Domestic abuse is an epidemic – one that young people experience disproportionately, despite a common misconception that it only affects adults
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Regarding the former mini-golf site in Hall Lane and the current planning application P0112.22, (see also our previous post), Cranham Ward Residents’ Association councillors Gillian Ford, John Tyler and Linda Van den Hende, have jointly called-in the application on the following grounds: This application is not in
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Residents’ Association councillors and some local residents have been in contact with Royal Mail concerning the lack of regular postal deliveries in the leadup to Christmas, which then extended into the New Year (see our previous Local postal deliveries update posts). Thank you to the resident who
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We are pleased to report that Havering Council have agreed to add the grassed area in Front Lane, Cranham near to Griffin Ave and Moultrie Way, to the council’s tree planting planning list for next Autumn/Winter. We had a row of trees planted here a couple of
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National Highways (the new name for Highways England) have announced a series of public drop-in events, to provide an update on the Lower Thames Crossing project proposals. They say that this will include information on proposed new or improved paths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The
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The Cranham Ward police team have advised us that they have made an arrest for a recent spate of graffiti around the shops in Avon Road, Cranham and nearby Brunswick Avenue. Cranham Ward councillors are grateful for their actions, as we rarely suffer this sort of criminal
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On Friday 28 January 2022, Havering Council’s Planning Department advised Cranham Ward councillors that a full planning application had been submitted by Abbey Developments, the new owners of the former mini golf course in Hall Lane. The application proposal is for ‘…landscaping, layout and scale for 35 residential
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From 29 January 2022, there are some changes being made to the Highway Code, primarily concerning pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. These are being brought in to improve the safety of all three groups. To view the changes see the Highway Code: 8 changes you need to
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There have been many comments on social media regarding the council maintenance building in Upminster Park, near to the New Windmill Hall, and, in particular, as to whether Roy, the council worker who has helped look after Upminster Park so well for a number of years, would
Read more →Further to our message on 13 January 2022, concerning the recent infrequent postal deliveries in the Cranham and Upminster areas, we have received a copy of a letter sent to Julia Lopez MP from Royal Mail. Dear Ms Lopez Thank you for your communication dated 7 December
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