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
Read more →As part of an e-Newsletter sent to elected councillors each week, we have been told about the “I’ve got an Idea” Fund (UK). The full newsletter contains dozens of funding opportunities available to anyone from small groups to large organisations and local authorities, and is available via
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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
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The Deyncourt Ladies Probus Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month (except August) and welcome new members aged approximately 50 or over, who are fully or partly retired or about to retire. Meetings are held at the Masonic Hall, Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster RM14 1DF. Meetings commence
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Working Families is a UK work-life balance charity, whose mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. One of the ways they do this is by providing free legal advice to parents and carers on their rights at work. Their
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As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Havering Council is encouraging residents to hold street parties and join in with the ‘Big Jubilee Lunch’. Celebrations will take place over the extended bank holiday, beginning on Thursday 02 June. Information on hosting a street party can be
Read more →Arts Council England has launched a £5 million funding programme to support voluntary and community organisations in England to develop creative and cultural activities as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Let’s Create Platinum Jubilee Fund will make grants of up to £10,000. Applicants will
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