Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields. The Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields Group, formed to help protect and improve the playing fields, had a busy 2024, making significant progress with two of their initiatives for this valuable community asset. Working closely with the Council's Parks Team, a new and larger multi-purpose playing pitch is to be installed later in 2025,... Read More Planning applications in Havering (31 December 2024 - 06 January 2025) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 31 December 2024 - 06 January 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More *** UPDATED - First night cancelled *** Overnight resurfacing in Hall Lane *** UPDATE 7.30pm 08 January 2025 *** Havering Council informed us late afternoon today (08 January 2025) that the first night of the works (08-09 January) has been postponed due to predicted poor weather conditions overnight. The rest of the work will take place as scheduled (09-11 January), with an extra night of 7.30pm... Read More Saint Francis Hospice recycling Christmas trees Saint Francis Hospice are once again running a Christmas Tree recycling service in January 2025. To take part, you must register for a collection before 8am on Monday 06 January 2025 and hospice volunteers will collect the tree between Thursday 09 January and Sunday 12 January. There is no specific fee for providing this service... Read More Havering Astronomical Society's January 2025 dates Havering Astronomical Society will be holding a meetings for their adult and Young Astronomers groups in January 2025. Adult group - Wednesday 15 January 2025, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Ian Ridpath (writer, editor, broadcaster and lecturer on astronomical topics) will present ‘Pictures in the sky: The origin and history of the constellations’. Young Astronomers (aged... Read More Planning applications in Havering (24 - 30 December 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 24 - 30  December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More New Year 2025 black and orange sack waste collections A reminder that the black and orange sack waste collections will be two days later than usual for the first collection in 2025, a day later in the second week and then back to normal in the third week. For full details, see the attached information. Read More Planning application at Avon House, Avon Road, Cranham Havering Council have a received a planning application for Prior Approval at Avon House, 72 Avon Road, Cranham, to add an additional storey to the existing block of flats, to create two extra flats. To view the application and submit comments (by 14 January 2025) visit J0041.24 - Avon House, 172 Avon Road planning application. Cranham... Read More 50+ Keep Fit Want to improve your fitness/mobility etc in 2025? Why not join a 50+ Keep Fit (dance fitness class) for mature movers, which restarts in the New Year in Cranham and Upminster. Tues 07 January 1.30-3pm at Cranham Social Centre, Front Lane RM14 1XN Wed 08 January 2-3.30pm at St Laurence Church Hall. Upminster RM14... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association January 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the January 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the January 2025 Bulletin link. Read More Planning applications in Havering (17 - 23 December 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 17 - 23  December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Govani Chemists opening hours Christmas 2024 Govani Chemists opening hours over the Christmas 2024 period of their Cranham branch at 87 Front Lane are - Tuesday 24 (Christmas Eve) - Normal Hours Wednesday 25 (Christmas Day) - 10am-1pm Thursday 26 (Boxing Day) - 10am-12 noon Friday 27 and Saturday 28 - Normal Hours Sunday 29 - 10am-12 noon Monday 30... Read More Update on work at the Tithe Barn On Friday 20 December 2024 members of Havering Council's Cabinet visited the historic Tithe Barn in Cranham, to see how the works were progressing with the structural repairs, in preparation for the new thatched roof. They met representatives from the Highways Agency and Historic England, who have provided grant funding, resulting in our ability to... Read More Christmas 2024 black and orange sack waste collections Havering Council have announced their Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 orange and black sack waste collection dates. Please see the leaflet below for details. Read More Planning applications in Havering (10 - 16 December 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 10 - 16  December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Leader of Council responds to removal of Bus Route 347 Cllr Ray Morgon (Leader of Havering Council) has released a statement regarding Transport for London's (TfL) decision to stop the Route 347 buses from January 2025 - “I am extremely disappointed with TfL’s decision to axe the 347 bus route from Romford to Ockendon, citing apparently low usage of the route as their primary reason. “The... Read More Havering's Where We Live campaign links Havering Council are currently running a Where We Live campaign, encouraging residents and community groups to work with them to make Havering a cleaner and safer place to be and empower communities to take pride in Where We Live. As part of this, residents can report issues from dumped rubbish to damage to street furniture... Read More Planning application at rear of 73 Front Lane, Cranham A planning application (P1604.24) has been submitted for a change of use of a storage unit to a place of worship/community hall. The address is the rear of 73 Front Lane, Cranham, which is located behind Tesco (shown in red on the drawing below). The hours of opening submitted as part of the application are... Read More Planning applications in Havering (03 - 10 December 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 03 - 10 December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Christmas Fayre at Trinity Church Trinity Church in Station Road, Upminster will be holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 14 December 2024 from 10am - 12 noon. On sale will be Christmas gifts and decorations, books, jigsaws, jewellery, crafts, cards and cake stall. There will be a raffle, and coffee & cakes available. All proceeds will go to the Harold Hill... Read More Further road closure in Fen Lane Havering Council have informed us that part of Fen Lane, North Ockendon will be closed 9.30am - 3.30pm each day, from Monday 09 December to Monday 16 December 2024. This is to enable overhead cabling work. The closure will be from around 400m east of the junction with Ockendon Road to Fen Farm Cottage (a... Read More Christmas Day lunch at New Windmill Hall Are you over 65, living in Havering and expecting to spend Christmas Day 2024 alone? The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster is hosting a free event between 12 noon and 4pm on Christmas Day, where people can come and celebrate, enjoy food, music and festive cheer. For further details visit the New Windmill Hall... Read More One Million Mentors at New City College Havering Sixth Form One Million Mentors is a community-based, mentoring system with the aim to transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities. They recruit and train volunteers to be mentors and then connect them with young people aged 14-25 years old, mostly via schools or youth groups. Their 1:1 mentoring sessions are... Read More 347 Bus Route ending in January 2025 We have received notification from Transport for London (TfL) that they are to end the 347 bus route, with the last day of operation being Friday 17 January 2025. In their statement, TfL stated that 'It is recognised the withdrawal of route 347 may negatively impact some people with disability, age and other accessibility needs... Read More Freedom of the Borough awarded to Ron Ower Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association (UCRA) Committee Member, Ron Ower, was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Havering at an Extraordinary Meeting of Havering Council on 04 December 2024, for his many years service as an elected local councillor and tireless dedication to our local community. Always interested in politics, Ron formed the Forest... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association December 2024 Bulletin now online The online version of the November 2024 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the December 2024 Bulletin link. Read More Planning applications in Havering (26 November - 02 December 2024) Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 26 November - 02 December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Christmas Concert at Trinity Church The Liberty Singers present their Christmas concert at Trinity Church, Station Road, Upminster at 7.30pm on Friday 06 December 2024. Tickets on the door cost £8, with under 12's free. There will be a raffle, and seasonal refreshments in the interval. Raffle proceeds to be donated to the Harold Hill Food Bank. Read More Cafe @ 4 at Upminster Methodist Church On Sunday 08 December 2024, the church hall at Upminster Methodist Church will be transformed into a Café, where people of all ages will be welcomed to join in with family worship. Drinks and cakes will be available from 3.45pm until the café closes at 5pm. An afternoon of fun, songs, worship, stories and table... Read More Christmas Market at St. Laurence Church Hall A Christmas Market and Craft Fair will be held on Saturday 07 December 2024 at St. Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey road, Upminster between 10am-4pm. With festive decorations, delicious treats, and a warm community spirit, it's a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with Christmas just under three weeks away. Over 25 stalls both... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields.
    Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields.
    The Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields Group, formed to help protect and improve the playing fields, had a busy 2024, making significant progress with two of their initiatives for this valuable community asset. Working closely with the Council’s Parks Team, a new and larger multi-purpose playing...
    Read more →
  • Planning applications in Havering (31 December 2024 - 06 January 2025)
    Planning applications in Havering (31 December 2024 – 06 January 2025)
    Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 31 December 2024 – 06 January 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
    Read more →
  • *** UPDATED - First night cancelled *** Overnight resurfacing in Hall Lane
    *** UPDATED – First night cancelled *** Overnight resurfacing in Hall Lane
    *** UPDATE 7.30pm 08 January 2025 *** Havering Council informed us late afternoon today (08 January 2025) that the first night of the works (08-09 January) has been postponed due to predicted poor weather conditions overnight. The rest of the work will take place as scheduled (09-11...
    Read more →
  • Saint Francis Hospice recycling Christmas trees
    Saint Francis Hospice recycling Christmas trees
    Saint Francis Hospice are once again running a Christmas Tree recycling service in January 2025. To take part, you must register for a collection before 8am on Monday 06 January 2025 and hospice volunteers will collect the tree between Thursday 09 January and Sunday 12 January. There...
    Read more →