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Overnight Closure of Ardleigh Green Bridge Road (A127)
Havering Council have advised that there will be a full road closure of the Southend Arterial Road between Gallows Corner and Squirrels Heath/Ardleigh Green Road from 9pm tonight (22 February) until 8am on Saturday 23 February, and again the following night (Saturday night) during the same times. A local diversion route will be in...
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Chapman's Farm Update
As previously highlighted, the decision on the planning application (P1673.18) to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane, is due on the 8th March.
However, a separate planning application to provide a new agricultural access from Hall Lane, with associated surfacing work, (p1896.18) was recently approved by...
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Save our Free 30-minutes Parking - Petition
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-our-free-30-minutes-parking
A petition as been launched by the Upminster & Cranham Residents' Association opposing the proposed removal of the free 30-minutes parking in Upminster & Hornchurch (but kept elsewhere) as well as setting hugely increased parking charges across the borough, including £1.50 to park on a Sunday (was free) as well as charging £1.50 to park in...
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Hornchurch Lidl set to Scrap No-Right Turn
An application to allow customers using Hornchurch Lidl to enter the store by turning right from Hornchurch Road has been recommended for approval by Havering Council planners this Valentine’s Day.
The controversial ‘no-right’ turn was introduced in May 2018 and has since caught out over a thousand motorists, with many drivers complaining of poor and...
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Town Centres Targeted as Car Parking Charges Set to Rocket
As part of the budget setting for next year, the local conservative councillors are proposing draconian increases in parking charges as well as taking away the free 30 minutes from Upminster and Hornchurch.
Among the proposed changes are:
Free 30 minutes removed from Upminster & Hornchurch but retained in other parts of the borough
Charge...
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Diabetes UK (Havering) Group - Meetings
The Diabetes UK (Havering) group are holding meetings at North Street Halls, 24 North Street, Hornchurch (opposite Iceland) RM11 1QX . These are usually held on the third Monday of each month (except for August and January) at 8pm and all are welcome.
For our meeting on 18th February, we are pleased to have local optician...
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Hall Lane - Road Resurfacing
Hall Lane carriageway is due to be resurfaced between Ingrebourne Gardens and Deyncourt Gardens over two nights Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th February. The stretch of road will be closed off between 7.30pm and 6am over each of the two nights with diversions in place. Residents in the vicinity will shortly receive a letter from the Council...
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Stewart Avenue Allotments - Quiz Evening
Stewart Avenue Allotments are holding their Spring Quiz Evening on Saturday 23rd March at Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, 7pm for 7.30pm start. £6 per person, bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Tables of up to 10 can be booked with Jackie on 01708 641624 or StewardSAAllotments@outlook.com.
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the allotments.
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New & Planned Local Roadworks 4/5 Feb
Front Lane, Upminster, Havering
05 February — 07 February
Delays possible Some carriageway incursion
Works location: Unknown
Works description: Disconnect and Remove Kiosk
Responsibility for works: Openreach
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: BC005PP25W00001708220218
B186 Clay Tye Road, Upminster, Havering
05 February — 06 February
Delays unlikely No carriageway incursion
Works location: Unknown
Works description: UPMINSTER 572297 - INTERIM TO PERMANENT -...
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New & Planned Local Roadworks 30/31 Jan
A127 Link Between A127 And B186 Eastbound, Little Warley, Essex
01 February — 04 February
Delays likelyDiversion route
Name: Diversion 1
Location: Link Between A127 And B186 Eastbound
Description: Streetworks / License - Streetworks
Responsibility for event: Essex
Current status: Planned
B186 Warley Street, Little Warley, Essex
01 February — 04 February
Delays likely Diversion route
Name: Diversion
Location: Warley Street
Description: Streetworks / License -...
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Land of the Fanns Photography Competition
Valence Park by Colin Page
The Land of the Fanns is once more inviting budding photographers to enter a unique photography competition.
The competition is open to amateur photographers with a chance to win one of three prizes in vouchers (1st prize £50, 2nd prize £20, 3rd prize £10). Pictures from the competition...
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Parking Restrictions in Havering
Havering Council have produced an interactive map of all parking restrictions, 2 wheels up parking, parking bays and 20mph zones across the borough, simply visit HERE to navigate around the map.
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Poor and Disabled to Pay More in Council Tax
A proposal to increase council tax contribution payments from claimants on benefits and the disabled was narrowly voted through at Havering Council this week, despite vigorous opposition from the Residents’ Association and other groups who proposed no increase (see c tax support speech) .
Despite the outcome of the consultation process giving a firm rejection of...
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Decision Delayed on Chapman's Farm
Chapmans Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster (opposite Bird Lane)
The decision on the planning application (P1673.18) to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane, has now been put back to 8th March. The date has been extended to allow the Council more time to...
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Upminster & Cranham RA AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Monday 25th February at 7.45pm in the Commemoration Hall, Trinity Church, Station Road, Upminster. Following the business of the AGM, Mark Hall, the Managing Director of First Step, will give a presentation on their work locally. First Step was set up in 1988...
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Upminster Santander to Close on 13 June
The Upminster branch of Santander is due to shut up shop on June 13th 2019.
The closure is part of a countrywide plan to close 140 'less used' branches.
More information at the Romford Recorder HERE
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New & Planned Local Roadworks 22/23 Jan
B186,B1421 Ockendon Road, Upminster, Havering
23 January — 23 January
Delays possible Traffic control (two-way signals)
Works location: Unknown
Works description: Access required to Underground BT structure to repair service - No structural changes. Work being carried out on existing BT Plant
Responsibility for works: Openreach
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: BC005CC1W0023JANLN6DCW84
Front Lane, Upminster, Havering
22 January —...
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Chapman's Farm - Further Update
Just a further update on the planning application (P1673.18) to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane. The decision has now been put back to 25th January from 22nd January.
As previously reported, the application received 137 letters of objection, which is a fantastic measure of the depth of feeling...
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Budget Cuts Target Town Centres
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 put forward by the conservative cabinet are:
Remove the free 30-minute parking from Upminster, Hornchurch and Elm Park.
Increase charges from £1.50 for two hours...
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Make the most of your food...
Portion controls, meal planning, smart shopping, leftover recipes and freezing tips, which can help save up to £70 per month, are on the menu at Havering Council’s free Love Food Hate Waste cookery workshops. The nearest event is taking place from 2pm-4pm on Tuesday 22 January at Brunswick Court, 24 Brunswick Ave, Upminster, RM14 1ND....
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Chapman's Farm - Update
Just a quick update on the planning application (P1673.18) to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane. The application received 137 letters of objection, which is a fantastic measure of the depth of feeling in the community, with a decision due on the 22nd January. Should the decision...
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New & Planned Local Roadworks 10/11 Jan
A124 St Marys Lane, Upminster, Havering
10 January — 15 January
Delays likely Traffic control (two-way signals)
Works location: Unknown
Works description: 1 x 50mm metered connection in footway & carriageway
Responsibility for works: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: EN0143043074
B1421 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, Havering
12 January — 13 January
Delays likely Traffic control...
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A Night of Magic at St Laurance
A Magic Night will be held on Saturday 9th February at St Laurance Church Hall
Show starts 7.30pm
Tickets £12.50
6.45pm – Doors Open
7.30pm – Curtains Up
7.35pm – Close Up Magic
8.35pm – Interval
9pm – Stage Show Cabaret
10.15pm – End of Show
Limited Tickets Available
We are able to accept bookings for tables of up to 10
Buffet food and...
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Two Weeks of Roadworks in Upminster
The significant roadworks in Station Road initially scheduled for October/November, but subsequently cancelled, are now to take place between 7th and 21st January. Delays are expected and temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
The works are being carried out by Cadent which involve replacing the old iron gas mains with more durable plastic pipes.
Any...
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New & Planned Local Roadworks 2/3 Jan
A124 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Havering
02 January — 04 January
Delays possible Some carriageway incursion
Works location: Unknown
Works description: Connect to customers supply (lead pipe replaced), possibly replace stoptap and reinstate footway
Responsibility for works: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER
Current status: Planned work about to start
Works reference: EN0143214706
B186,B1421 Ockendon Road, Upminster,...
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Chapman’s Farm Update – Decision Date Pushed Back
Chapman's Farm, Hall Lane
Further to earlier articles on the Chapman’s Farm Planning application (P1673.18) to build nine dwellings on the site of the livery yard and riding stables at Chapmans Farm, Hall Lane, the initial decision date of 2nd January has now been put back to 22nd January.
We shall continue...
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New & Planned Local Roadworks 31 Dec/1 Jan
B186,B1421 Ockendon Road, Upminster, Havering
02 January — 12 February
Delays possibleTraffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: Unknown
Works description: IMGG190011. GOVERNOR - INSTALL NEW SERVICE GOVERNOR TO CREMATORIUM
Responsibility for works: Cadent
Current status: Advanced planning
Works reference: AZ0071000758642
Brunswick Avenue, Upminster, Havering
02 January — 08 January
Delays unlikelyNo carriageway incursion
Works location: Unknown
Works description: Connections Small Service:Installation of a new electricity...
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1,000+ Plus support Pensioners Xmas Bonus Petition
A petition to increase the Pensioners Christmas Bonus, which has stayed at £10 since its introduction in 1972, has exceeded 1,000 signatures.
The bonus was first introduced at a respectable £10, enough for a good Christmas family dinner. However, 46 years on and it is still £10, enough for half a chicken, a few potatoes...
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Merry Xmas to Ewe!
Sheep grazing in the Cranham Solar Farm by the M25
Oblivious to the rumble of the M25 and the harnessing of solar energy, over 100 sheep graze contently beneath and around the Cranham Solar Park which covers some 13.6 acres.
The farm, which is located in St Mary’s Lane, just past the...
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Upminster LU Depot Works - Update
Upminster LU Depot, Front Lane
As residents will be aware, works to the Upminster LU Depot in Front Lane have been ongoing for several years. While the project is still due to finish in early 2020, TfL have advised of the following works to be carried out over the next year:...
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