Planning applications in Havering (22 - 28 April 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 22 - 28 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Market and Craft Fair at St. Laurence Church Hall On Saturday 03 March 2025 there will be a Market and Artisan Craft Fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster from 10am to 4pm. With over 25 stalls both inside and out, they will once again be showcasing local crafts people, selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade and that... Read More Havering Astronomical Society May 2025 Havering Astronomical Society's Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) next meeting will be on Thursday 01 May 2025, from 7 to 8pm. This is a mix of space news, talks, activities and observing when possible. Please contact young.astronomers@havastro.co.uk for further details. The Adult group will be holding their meeting on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7.15 for 7.30pm.... Read More Planning applications in Havering (15 - 21 April 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 15 - 21 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Thames Chase Spring Fayre There will be a Spring Fayre at Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster from 10am - 3pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. There is no charge to visit but some activities may be bookable. For further information visit tickettailor.com/events/thameschase . Read More No change to refuse collection dates after Easter Havering Council have stated that there will not be any changes to black bag rubbish or orange sack collections in the week following the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays. Bags should be left out by 7am, as normal. Read More Cockney knees-up at New Windmill Hall The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster will be hosting a Cockney sing-a-long from 1pm on Monday 21 April 2025. The cost is £20 per person, and booking is essential. You can book at the hall or e-mail nwhsocials@outlook.com . Read More Havering and District National Trust Association dates Havering and District National Trust Association would like to invite people to join them at their meeting at 2.30pm on Saturday 26 April 2025. They meet at Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG. Their illustrated talk will be given by Vincent Davies and is entitled 'The Art of the Botanical Illustrator'. You do... Read More Planning applications in Havering (08 - 14 April 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 08 - 14 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More The Littlest Yak at Queen's Theatre Kent-based theatre company, LAStheatre, brings The Littlest Yak to the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch on Monday 14 April 2015 at 11.30am and 2pm. Join them for a dazzling adventure into the heart of the Himalayas, that is sure to get even the grumpiest of yaks into the Easter spirit. A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone, nominated for... Read More Lower Thames Crossing update Following our recent post regarding the granting of a development consent for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways have announced that now that they have the legal powers to build and operate the new road, they will be working with the government to secure funding. The type of finance that this will involve will... Read More Havering Small Business Awards 2025 Nominations are now being accepted for the Havering Small Business Awards 2025. This year, both members of the public and businesses themselves can nominate. Selected by judges made up of Councillors, sponsors and Council officers, the overall winner (selected from ten individual category winners) will win an advertising prize package from JCDecaux worth £25,000. Full information,... Read More Planning applications in Havering (01 - 07 April 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 01 - 07 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Easter Egg Hunt at Upminster Windmill Upminster Windmill will be open 10am - 4pm on the following dates in April 2025 - Saturday and Sunday 12-13 April Friday 18 April - Bring the family for an Easter Egg Hunt around the garden! Visitor Centre and Garden on Sunday 27 April Learn about the history of the Windmill site and the families... Read More Penalty Charge Notice fees rise Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) fees will rise across London (including Havering) on 07 April 2025. There are different levels of PCN fines, depending on the offence but, as an example, a £60 PCN (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days) previously imposed, will now rise to £90 (£45 if paid within 14 days). We would... Read More Unlicensed waste carriers Fly tipping is a problem across the country but is something that we suffer from locally, particularly in the country roads around Upminster and Cranham. Havering Council have recently been carrying out operations targeting unlicensed waste carriers. As part of this they have reminded residents that if they pay a company to take away waste,... Read More Afternoon tea and worship at Upminster Methodist Church Upminster Methodist Church will be hosting an afternoon tea and worship on Sunday 06 April 2025 from 3.45pm. They have an Easter theme of new life. Refreshments will include chocolate Easter nests and Easter biscuits. Come with your family and friends. Read More PCNs cancelled in Front Lane car park On Monday 01 April 2025, Cllr Gillian Ford spotted wardens issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles parked in the council car park in Front Lane, Cranham (next to the train deport), despite the parking machine being missing, as it had been knocked over by a bus the previous week, and no other signage... Read More Planning applications in Havering (25 - 31 March 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 25 - 31 March 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association April 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the April 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the April 2025 Bulletin link. Read More Notice of street tree removal in Hall Lane Havering Council are holding a public consultation (open until 27 April 2025) on their proposal to remove two street trees outside 42 Hall Lane, Upminster, opposite Ashburnham Gardens. The trees are showing signs of Dutch Elm disease, which is highly contagious to other Elm trees. For further details and to submit comments, visit Havering Council's... Read More Kids fun day at New Windmill Hall A Kids Holiday fun day will be held at New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster on Wednesday 09 April 2025. The cost is £5 per child. You can book in advance at the hall or by emailing nwhsocials@outlook.com . For further details, including slot times, see the poster below. Read More Havering Singers upcoming concert Havering Singers will be holding a concert on Saturday 05 April 2025 at St Peter's Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, starting at 7.30pm. They will be singing Mozart - Requiem and Solemn Vespers. Tickets are £15 and are available on the night or via their website haveringsingers.org.uk .   Read More Lower Thames Crossing decision The Planning Inspectorate have announced that the Secretary of State has granted development consent for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. Now that consent has been given, the crossing can be built, subject to finance being provided and any related conditions being met. To view a copy of the decision visit Lower Thames Crossing Project Notice of... Read More Havering Astronomical Society April 2025 dates Havering Astronomical Society (HAS) will be holding their two monthly meetings on the following dates in April 2025 - Adult group Wednesday 16 April, 7.15 for 7.30pm - Konrad Malin-Smith, founder member of the HAS, and a regular speaker to the club, will present a talk via Zoom entitled ‘The passage of time’. Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) Thursday... Read More Royal British Legion Easter Market On Saturday 29 March 2025, Upminster and Cranham Royal British Legion will be holding an Easter Market at the Legion's club, 316 St Mary's Lane, Upminster  RM14 3HL from 11am to 4pm. Car parking is available in Coopers Company and Coborn School next door to the club. Read More Planning applications in Havering (18 - 24 March 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 18 - 24 March 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Cappella Singers of Upminster concert The Cappella Singers of Upminster present: Sublime Songs for Spring at Trinity United Reformed Church, Upminster, RM14  2UD at 7.30pm on Thursday 27 March 2025. Entry is free, donations welcomed. Read More Road closures Monday 24 March 2025 Havering Council have advised that there will be two road closures in our area on Monday 24 March 2025. 8am to 5pm - Pea Lane, Upminster 9pm Monday to 5am Tuesday - St. Mary's Lane, Upminster (from junction with Front Lane to junction with The Chase) For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks... Read More Our taxes - where does it all go? A website has produced a breakdown, using Government figures, to show what our taxes are spent on - wheredoesitallgo.org/ . We thought that it would be of interest to some readers, although we must stress that we cannot confirm the validity (or otherwise) of what has been shown. Read More

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  • Planning applications in Havering (22 - 28 April 2025)
    Planning applications in Havering (22 – 28 April 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 22 – 28 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
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  • Market and Craft Fair at St. Laurence Church Hall
    Market and Craft Fair at St. Laurence Church Hall
    On Saturday 03 March 2025 there will be a Market and Artisan Craft Fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster from 10am to 4pm. With over 25 stalls both inside and out, they will once again be showcasing local crafts people, selling a wide...
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  • Havering Astronomical Society May 2025
    Havering Astronomical Society May 2025
    Havering Astronomical Society’s Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) next meeting will be on Thursday 01 May 2025, from 7 to 8pm. This is a mix of space news, talks, activities and observing when possible. Please contact young.astronomers@havastro.co.uk for further details. The Adult group will be holding their meeting...
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  • Planning applications in Havering (15 - 21 April 2025)
    Planning applications in Havering (15 – 21 April 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 15 – 21 April 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
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