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Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association councillors, supported by RA councillors from other parts of the borough, have requisitioned (called-in) Havering Council’s Executive Decision (ED) to extend the current Planned Maintenance and Construction Improvement Schemes Contract by two years from 2022. The ED stated that ‘….the Contractor has

Havering Council have informed us that they have had to remove four trees in Rushmere Avenue, Upminster due to movement at the bases. Another tree had, unfortunately, also been knocked over. All of the locations will be replanted in the coming season.

Fridges, washing machines and televisions will soon be cheaper to run, easier to repair and will last longer thanks to plans for new energy efficiency legislation recently announced by the Government. Termed ‘Right to Repair’, new rules will be brought in for electrical products, to tackle ‘premature

Catalytic converter thefts are increasingly a problem for motorists, being lucrative for thieves and extremely disruptive to vehicle owners.  Below are some tips on reducing the risk of your vehicle suffering such a theft – 1) Park to prevent access underneath – If you can, park somewhere

With reference to our previous post, regarding the delay in tackling parking problems in Chelmer Road, Cranham, we have received news that Havering Council will finally be starting to look into the issue in May. This is likely to initially include a formal residents consultation and proposals,

The Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association would like to express our deep sadness at the news of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Among his many contributions to this country, many people in Havering will particularly associate him with the Duke of Edingburgh’s

UK Power Networks’, who own and maintain electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England, have asked us to publicise their free Priority Services Register (PSR) to local residents.  ‘Power cuts don’t happen very often but if the electricity network is damaged

This morning, whilst on a walk around Cranham Brickfields, regarding a forthcoming litter picking initiative, Cranham Ward councillors came across a beautiful sea of purple flowers in the trees just south of the children’s play area. We thought we would share a picture of them. If you

Congratulations to Hornchurch FC, who today (Saturday 27 March) once again beat a club from a league above them in the Semi-Final of the FA Trophy. After coming from behind three times, Hornchurch managed to hold ex-League side Notts County to 3-3 at the end of the