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HM Queen Elizabeth

The Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association join the Nation in sadness at the announcement of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Our deepest thoughts are with the King and whole Royal Family at this time of mourning.  

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Havering Cyber Crime Survey

The Metropolitan Police have published a summary of cyber crime frauds that were reported in Havering in July this year (2022). They have also included extensive advice on identifying such frauds and avoiding becoming a victim. For further advice and to report a fraud if you have

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Preventing scams

We often get told about scams, where fraudsters try to trick people or businesses out of money. One of our residents recently had a man in a high-viz jacket knock at his door, stating that he worked with the contractors who were resurfacing the pavement and had

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M25 noise update

Following on from our previous update on the problems of excessive noise coming from the M25, Cllr John Tyler has again spoken to National Highways. They explained that following our initial contact and that of individual residents, our area is being used as a place where new types

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Dormant Asset Fund consultation

The Department for Digital, Culture,  Media and Sport are currently running a public consultation on what should happen to £738 million of dormant assets. Presently, such money can be spent on any of three causes – youth, financial inclusion or social investment. The Government is seeking views

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Update re Exchange House 180-182 St. Mary’s Lane

With reference to our previous post regarding the planning application for ‘Prior Approval for demolition of Exchange House,180-182 St Mary’s Lane’, Havering Council have served an Article 4 Notice, which removes permitted development rights. Therefore the ‘prior approval’ application will be refused on the basis that demolition

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