The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Independent Group, which is for all elected local councillors outside of the three main national political parties, recently held their annual conference. During the conference, several awards were given to councillors from across England and Wales, including their most prestigious, the Clarence
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Over the next few months, Thames Chase will be one of ten Community Forests across England planting trees as part of the Government’s Trees for Climate plan. They will benefit from a portion of the £12.1 million provided to help deliver the English portion of the commitment
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It has been wonderful to see the cap and sails restored to Upminster Windmill this week, after four years of restoration work. The windmill, which the Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association adopted as their emblem many years ago, is now looking resplendent once again. For information on
Read more →Whilst many people have the occasional bonfire to dispose of garden rubbish, repeated bonfires or burning items which give off noxious fumes can be a nuisance. Whilst Havering Council discourage bonfires, they are not banned. However, they give the following advice – Only garden waste should be
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As part of the Home Office Prevent anti-terrorism campaign, a new Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) website has been launched, to give advice to people who are worried that someone close to them is expressing extreme views or hatred, which could lead them to harming themselves or others.
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With reference to our previous post concerning the Development Consent Order process for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, Highways England have announced today that they have withdrawn their recent application. The full text of their announcement reads as follows – A Highways England spokesperson said: “We’ve withdrawn
Read more →Havering Cyclists have produced a guide to quiet routes, using less busy roads, to encourage both cyclists and walkers to get out and about. During the summer months there was a noticeable increase in cycling around our streets. Although the weather now is less attractive, it is
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Havering Council have an emergency fund, the Havering Emergency Assistance Scheme, which can assist people who are most in financial need. This can include help with paying heating bills and providing essential goods and food. There are a number of other ways that Havering can provide assistance
Read more →Highways England submitted their application for the Lower Thames Crossing scheme to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on 23 October 2020. PINS now have to decide whether to accept the application for examination. They must do this by no later than 20th November. Local Authorities were invited to
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The sun was shining on Sunday 8th November, as this year’s Remembrance Services were replaced with socially distanced small gatherings. Upminster Royal British Legion held a small service at the Memorial in Corbets Tey Road at 11.00am, requesting societies and organisations wanting to lay a wreath, did
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