Upminster & Cranham Residents' Association

M25  10 December — 11 December Delays likely Some carriageway incursion Works location: diversion. Works description: M25, Jct 28 Clockwise exit slip closure, Carriageway closure for surfacing works. Diversion via HE network. Responsibility for works: Highways England Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: 52472 M25 11 December — 12 December Delays likelySome carriageway incursion Works location: diversion. Works description: M25, Jct 28 Clockwise...

Christmas is a time for giving, which is why many people end up with at least one present they don’t want, need or like – so what are your options? The first tip is for the giver to attach a gift receipt with the present, this will give details of the purchase but not the...

The new Ticket Office (photo c2c) Work to complete the refurbishment of the Lower Ticket Office at Upminster Station finally concluded today (7 Dec). The £800,000 scheme, which began in June 2018, will see a new ticket office, waiting room and coffee shop on Platform 1 (to Fenchurch Street) while the entrance from  the car...

The existing stables at Chapman's Farm, Hall Lane Local residents packed into the Cranham Community Centre on Thursday to express concerns over the planning application to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane. A presentation outlining the application (P1673.18) was given by Cllr Clarence Barrett with...

After a year of speculation, a planning application (P1673.18) has now been lodged with the Council for the demolition of the existing livery yard and the erection of nine dwellings, made up of 4 x 3-bedroom, 3 x 4-bedroom and 2 x 5-bedroom units at Chapman’s Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster. The Upminster & Cranham Residents’ Association...

B186 Clay Tye Road, Upminster, Havering 06 December — 07 December Delays possible Traffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Unknown Works description: UPMINSTER 572297 - INTERIM TO PERMANENT - in cw Responsibility for works: Openreach Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: BC006MU1WBAUNWIBW6NKLN01 Front Lane, Upminster, Havering 06 December — 10 December Delays possible Some carriageway incursion Works location: Unknown Works description: Disconnect and...

Ardleigh Green Bridge Scheme The final demolition works of the long running Ardleigh Green Bridge scheme are due to take place over the Christmas period. The scheme began in 2014 at an estimated cost of £32m, but significant delays has seen the completion date slip by 15 months to Spring 2019, with...

Dog fouling continues to be a problem that not only leaves a nasty mess but can be a danger to health. While most dog owners are very responsible and do pick up after their pets, there are some who choose to ignore the rules – including those who do use a bag, but then throw...

M25 - Junction 28 (Brentwood/Brook Street) Further consultation on the proposed reconfiguration of the M25 junction 28 of the M25 (Brentwood/Brook Street) us being undertaken by the Highways Agency from 3rd December to 28th January 2019. Details of the scheme, which involve a two-lane loop road with widening of a short section...

Proposals to bridge a £37.8m funding gap over the next four years include huge increases to parking tariffs and charging people on Council Tax support significantly more. Just some of the proposals approved by the conservative cabinet this week (29 Nov) are: Remove the free 30-minute parking from Upminster, Hornchurch and Elm Park. Increase...

Under 9s Squad Old Cooperians rugby club, based at Coopers' Company and Coborn School, have successfully launched a mini and youth section this season, giving youngsters in Upminster and surrounding areas the opportunity to have fun, play and become part of the rugby family. Already a successful and thriving senior club, ‘Old Coops’ have demonstrated their ambition to play...

A124 St Marys Lane, Upminster, Havering 30 November — 04 December Delays possible Some carriageway incursion Works location: Unknown Works description: SEWER CLEANING - PLANNED Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: MU026008108HKTD--000001 Hall Lane, Upminster, Havering 29 November — 03 December Delays possible Some carriageway incursion Works location: Unknown Works description: Renew service and reinstate footway Responsibility...

This Friday (23 Nov) is commonly known Black Friday and has become something of a 'red letter day' in the shopping calendar, particularly with the lead up to Christmas. Last year £1.23 billion was spent on the day, much of it on-line, and 2018 is likely to exceed that figure. However, while there are plenty of bargains out...

The magnificent Xmas Tree at Bell Corner Around a thousand people packed into Upminster on Thursday evening (22nd Nov) to see the Christmas Lights switch-on, with the Mayor of Havering, Cllr Dilip Patel, on hand to officially switch on the lights to the magnificent Christmas tree placed at Bell Corner. The event also...

Footprint of proposed development A planning application (P1673.18) has now been lodged with the Council for the demolition of the existing livery yard and the erection of nine dwellings, made up of 4 x 3-bedroom, 3 x 4-bedroom and 2 x 5-bedroom units at Chapman's Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster. Letters will be sent...

University students are the latest group of people to be targeted by fraudsters. Fake emails are sent to students, using the ac.uk address to look genuine, informing them that they are due to tax refund, sometimes linked with their student loans. It then asks the student to click on a link which takes them to...

Following a year of speculation, it has been confirmed that a planning application has been lodged with the Council for the demolition of the existing livery yard and the erection of nine dwellings, made up of 4 x 3-bedroom, 3 x 4-bedroom and 2 x 5-bedroom units at Chapman's Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster. The application...

M25 15 November — 16 November Delays likely Road closure Works location: jct 29 exit slip clockwise. Works description: M25 Jn 29 exit slip Closure, Clockwise for Emergency RTMC works diversioan via HE network Responsibility for works: Highways England Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: 81133 M25 15 November — 16 November Delays possible Some carriageway incursion Works location: lane 1 clockwise. Works...

I am very pleased to announce that the Upminster Christmas lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Havering at 5.15pm on Thursday 22nd November. The festive celebrations will be from 4pm to 6pm, where there will be free fairground rides at the Bell School along with an appearance by Father Christmas who will meet the children. There...

The Essex Caledonian Pipe Band heading down St Mary's Lane - picture by Alf Ellis, Upminster People 2018 Cllr Clarence Barrett lays a wreath on behalf of the Upminster & Cranham Residents' Association - picture by Alf Ellis, Upminster People 2018 Well over a 1,000 people turned out...

A127 Southend Arterial Road, Great Warley, Essex 12 November — 13 November Delays likelyLane closure Works location: Warley Street - M25 / Boundary 3Km Centre Reservation - Westbound. Works description: Central reservation grass cut. Responsibility for works: Essex Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: EP2012260517 B186 Warley Street, Little Warley, Essex 12 November — 23 November Delays unlikelyNo carriageway incursion Works location:...

Louise Sinclair It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Residents’ Association Councillor Louise Sinclair who passed away in the early hours of 4th November, aged 97. Louise represented the residents of Cranham as a Havering Councillor for 38 years, being first elected in 1968 until stepping down...

Following the recent budget consultation meetings held across the borough, including the Upminster session on 25th September, the Upminster & Cranham Residents’ Association will be staging their own budget presentations on 7th and 8th November where we aim to explain the budget in terms everyone can understand and invite YOUR ideas and suggestions. The Council...

Front Lane, Upminster, Havering 06 November — 08 November Delays likelyTraffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Unknown Works description: LAY DUCT IN FOOTWAY AND VERGE TO ALLOW CUSTOMER CONNECTION Responsibility for works: VIRGIN MEDIA Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: NK100/SCLJBU/108102/LSM Forth Road, Upminster, Havering 06 November — 09 November Delays unlikelyNo carriageway incursion Works location: Unknown Works description: Connections Small Service:Disconnection...

Now Autumn is with us and Christmas decorations are creeping into the shops, Upminster Methodist Church is getting ready for the annual Christmas Tree Festival. This will be the eighth year the church has arranged this and it provides a lovely introduction to the Christmas season for all ages. The theme this year is “Television” and...

The Upminster Junior School PA and Upminster Infant School PTA Annual Firework Display will be taking place on the school field on Saturday 3rd November 2018. Display starts at 6:30pm with the gates opening from 5pm. Entry is at the entrance accessed via the road by the Crumpled Horn pub. There will be refreshments and...

We all want to keep our parks and green spaces a safe and pleasant for everyone to visit and use. To that end, the Havering Parks Protection team are made up of constables and a support team based in Raphael Park, Romford. The team work seven days a week and travel throughout the borough on motorbikes and off...

Cyber criminals are attempting to blackmail unsuspecting victims by claiming to have used the victims' password to install spying malware on the victims' computer. The criminals claim they’ve recorded videos of the victim supposedly watching compromising material by activating their webcam when they visit these websites. What makes this scam so convincing is that the...

B186 Clay Tye Road, Upminster, Havering 01 November — 09 November Delays possibleTraffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Unknown Works description: Network Operations Distribution:Install / Replace / Remove overhead lines and poles:Clay Tye Road Part Two Works will be in two parts Part One On 1st,6th and 7th Nov From St Judes to Clay Tye Farm. Part...

The major roadworks which started last week in Station Road and were to last for a month have now been cancelled, according to Cadent who are responsible for the gas mains replacement works. No reason has been forthcoming, but the works will be rescheduled for 2019 (no date given).