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Beware of builders scam

Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team have circulated the following message –  ‘We were contacted by a resident who wanted to make others aware of this scam, if you are having building work done. Yesterday, whilst her builder was working, a van pulled up at their address and

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Car park credit card scam

A local resident has informed us of a credit card scam that recently took place in the car park in Wilson Close, Upminster (behind Aldi). A man, who appeared to have just purchased a ticket, approached two elderly people and told them that the ticket machine was

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Front Lane bottle and recycling banks

With reference to our recent posts regarding the bottle and other recycling banks in the car park in Front Lane, Cranham being out of service, I am pleased to report that the broken barrier has been removed, pending a replacement. The recycling bins will be emptied in

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Front Lane bottle banks update

Following our post on 21 May 2022 concerning the recycling banks in the car park in Front Lane, Cranham being out of service, as one of the vehicle barriers is broken and the recycling lorry cannot gain access, Cranham Ward councillors are aware the despite Havering Council

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Council Tax energy bills rebate update

Following our post in mid-May regarding the Council Tax energy bills rebate, Havering Council have now published details of how those in Council Tax Bands A-D who do not pay by Direct Debit, can apply online to receive their £150 rebate. Details are available on the Havering

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Upminster Baptist Church Men’s Shed

The Upminster Baptist Church Men’s Shed is a collaborative workspace where men can work on practical projects and share in their hobbies with others. Men are welcome from anywhere in Havering. The idea draws on the successful Men’s Shed movement in Australia where nearly 1000 sheds have opened

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Queen’s Theatre awarded Grade II listed status

Historic England have announced that among six new listings across the country to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, they have designated the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch as a Grade II listed building. Historic England’s website has the following in relation to the award – ‘The

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Proposed ULEZ expansion

The Mayor of London has launched a consultation via Transport for London (TfL), on proposals to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in August 2023. If introduced, the zone would include almost the whole of Havering, and would mean that drivers of vehicles that didn’t meet

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Front Lane bottle banks out of service

Residents’ Association councillors have been informed that the bottle banks and other recycling banks in the Front Lane car park adjacent to the railway sidings, are currently out of service, as the car park barrier is broken and the contractor is unable to gain access to the

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Thank you to the mystery man!

A local lady, Shirley McClean, has asked us to say thank you to a mystery man who recently helped her and some fellow travellers. Shirley had been invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace and was at Upminster Station with her daughter, when she became aware

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