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The issue of police conduct is often highlighted in the press, TV and online. Like many other stories, the coverage given is not always subjective and can easily lead to misinformation being widely circulated. However, whenever allegations of misconduct are made against officers, these can be referred

Over the last year we have highlighted the ongoing review of ward boundaries in Havering by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE). This has not been an easy process, caused not only by the pandemic but also the attempts of the Leader of the Council

UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic abuse and sexual violence across the UK. Launched in 2016, it has a network of over 1000 partners, ambassadors and parliamentarian champions across the United Kingdom. As part of the campaign, they have

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