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Havering Council - Grass cutting and maintenance
Havering Council have announced that their grounds maintenance service has suspended routine functions, such as grass cutting, so that staff normally carrying out this work can be available to support other essential services, including waste collection and street cleansing.
However they will still be able to respond to any emergencies, manage sight line issues caused...
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Refuse collections missed on Rivers Estate
Havering Council have asked that residents in the roads listed below, who have not had their refuse collected, leave their orange and black rubbish bags outside in the usual way by 7am on Monday (30 March). The Council apologise for what has happened.
The Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors are aware that the Council's contractors...
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Langtons House and death registrations
Havering Council have issued the following statement with regard to Langtons House -
Langtons House will be closed from this Tuesday, 31 March. Please email registration@havering.gov.uk or call 01708 433 481 on weekdays if you have an urgent query.
If you have an appointment for death registration at Langtons House on Monday 30 March, you will no longer...
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April 2020 Bulletin now online - Statement from Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association
It is with regret that the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association have decided not to produce a paper copy of April's edition of The Bulletin. Instead, we have published it as an online version only - April 2020 Bulletin .
We realise that this is far from ideal, particularly as not everyone who receives it...
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Council Helpline for those in urgent need
Havering Council has launched a helpline (0800 368 5201) for residents with urgent needs because of coronavirus. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm. You can also e-mail: covid19support@havering.gov.uk .
The helpline is for urgent issues only, around care, health and wellbeing or lack of access...
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Being considerate to our neighbours
Havering Council's Environment Department have circulated advice on being considerate to neighbours by avoiding making excessive noise. Below is a summary of their advice -
To help everyone cope with the present difficult circumstances please be aware as to how your actions, or those of your family, could give rise to considerable stress and anxiety...
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Councillors tele-conference news
On Wednesday 25 March Havering Council's elected councillors and some of the Senior Leadership Team held the first of what will be weekly Covid-19 tele-conference briefings. Below is a summary of some of the main points raised -
The Councils focus must be on the delivery of critical services and the control of Covid-19....
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No Upminster to Romford trains again this weekend (28-29 March)
TfL have advised that once again there will not be any trains running on the Upminster to Romford line this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March).
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Could You be a Friendly Voice? Volunteer from Home!
Havering Volunteer Centre is providing a service where local residents can get support during these uncertain times and talk to a friendly voice at the end of a phone line. If you would like to get involved and support your community by being that friendly voice on the line please e-mail volunteering@haveringvc.org.uk or call...
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Businesses - Emergency Rates Relief and Grants
In response to a question from Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors, Havering Council have provided the following information with regard to Government help and grants to businesses in the current health crisis.
All retail/hospitality/leisure businesses in England will receive 100% retail rates relief discount for the next 12 months. A revised bill is on its...
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Havering Council - Update re Parking Charges
Havering Council have announced the following -
They have placed a hold on all permit purchases and renewals, so there is no need for anyone to purchase or renew any parking permit at this time.
Parking enforcement of permit zones, pay and display bays, business and shared use bays has ceased for the time...
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Message from the London Ambulance Service
The London Ambulance Service have issued the following message with regard to the current coronavirus outbreak -
With the outbreak of Coronavirus, we are currently seeing unprecedented demand for both our 999 and 111 services. Last week in particular, saw nearly 8,000 calls come into our 999 centres for four days in a row, the highest...
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Havering Council - Advice and Changes to Services
We would like to highlight again that Havering Council's website has up to date news, advice and details of service changes related to the coronavirus pandemic. To access their web pages click this link.
For specific information on current changes to Havering Council's services visit their Service Disruption page.
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Why everyone must be 'Social Distancing'
The following graphic explanation of why 'social distancing' is so important at the moment was highlighted on the BBC News website. We make no apologies for re-publishing it.
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Friends Against Scams - Avoiding coronavirus scams
Our local police Safer Neighbourhood Teams have asked us to highlight the advice being given on the Friends Against Scams website.
Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.
They have lots of...
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Lower Thames Crossing consultation extended to 02 April 2020
Highways England's Supplementary Consultation on the changes made to the proposed designs of the new Lower Thames Crossing was due to end on 25 March but has now been extended a week until 23.59 on Thursday 02 April.
Until that time people can continue to submit comments via the following methods -
Online via Highways...
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Havering Council - Urgent Support Available for Vulnerable Individuals
We have received the following information from Havering Council -
Concerned about the safety and wellbeing of a vulnerable individual? Email covid19support@havering.gov.uk for urgent support.
This is not an email address to use for enquiries as to when your local shops are open. It's for those needing urgent help with vulnerable people.
Visit the Havering Council coronavirus information website for more...
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Observe the Current Restrictions and Save Lives!
The Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors have been contacted several times today (Tuesday 24 March) concerning instances where the Government's current emergency restrictions are not being observed by some people and businesses in our area.
We are a community in Cranham and Upminster with many elderly and vulnerable people and EVERYONE simply MUST do...
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Gerpins Lane Recycling Centre closed until further notice
Following the Prime Minister’s statement on 23 March 2020, we have been informed by the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) that the Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycle Centre and all of their other similar facilities across Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Redbridge, will be closed to the public and businesses until further notice.
Any announcements...
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NHS 'Isolation Note' Service
The NHS have launched an online 'Isolation Note' service for people who have been told to stay at home because of coronavirus and need a note for their employer.
To access the NHS website use this link.
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A Message from Police Borough Commander
We have received the following message from our local police Area Commander, DCS Stephen Clayman -
We recognise that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is of great concern to everyone throughout the country at the moment, but I just wanted to reassure you that locally the Met is, and will continue to, work around the clock to keep...
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Alzheimer's Society local services update
We have received the following information from the Alzheimer's Society -
Local Alzheimer’s Society teams continue to provide information, support and guidance to those who need it. To ensure the well-being of our service users, volunteers and staff, we have made some changes to how this support is provided. This may change depending on future...
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Coronavirus scams update - Be vigilant!
The information below has been sent to us by the Met Police Cyber Crime Unit.
There was a 400% increase in coronavirus related scams in March, with victim losses totalling almost £970,000. Please be aware that we are seeing unverified reports of fraudsters going door to door claiming to be NHS staff conducting coronavirus tests...
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UK Power Networks - Reporting a power cut
If you are unfortunate to suffer a power cut at any time and have access to a mobile phone or laptop etc., you can check if it has been reported via UK Power Networks interactive map.
You can report faults via the same webpage, tweet them at @UKPowerNetworks or phone (24 hours a day) on...
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Contacting your Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Councillors
As Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association councillors, we pride ourselves in being accessible, to assist the communities we serve. During the present health emergency we will be available as usual if you have any council related issues.
For our contact details, please use the link to each councillor on our 'Councillors' webpage.
Upminster Ward: Cllrs Linda...
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No Upminster to Romford trains again this weekend (21-22 March)
TfL have advised that once again there will not be any trains running on the Upminster to Romford line this weekend (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March).
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Volunteering during current health emergency
We have received many enquires from people wishing to volunteer to help vulnerable residents during the current coronavirus pandemic. Havering Council have arranged for the Havering Volunteer Centre (HVC) to coordinate all those wishing to help.
For details see the HVC website or e-mail them at volunteering@haveringvc.org.uk .
The HVC have released the following statement on...
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Rubbish collections - Important information
Many roads in the Upminster, Cranham and Dury Falls areas did not have their normal rubbish collections yesterday (19 March 2020). However, Havering Council have said that these roads should be completed today. With current staff shortages likely to continue for some time, this may be a common occurrence.
Havering Council have told us that...
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Temporary Changes to Council Services
Havering council have created a webpage which shows details of temporary changes to their services during the current coronavirus pandemic. It can be viewed via this link.
One of the measures that they have taken is to automatically renew all library books (both those already borrowed and new ones taken out) until 30 April 2020.
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Announcement re April 2020 edition of the Bulletin
It is with regret that we have to announce that we will not be delivering a paper version of the Bulletin next month (April 2020). Instead, we will be publishing it as an online version only on this website.
We realise that this is far from ideal, particularly as not everyone who receives the Bulletin...
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