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 Havering Astronomical Society December 2025 meetings As usual, the Havering Astronomical Society will be holding two meetings in December 2025, one for the Adult Group and one for Young Astronomers. Adult group: Wednesday 11 December, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Peter Morris and Magda Wheatley will present their Christmas Quiz. Young Astronomers (aged 8-16): Thursday 5 December, 7 to 8pm. This is a mix... Read More Public meeting re Battery Energy Storage planning application With reference to our previous post regarding the planning application for a Battery Energy Storage System in St. Mary's Lane, Upminster, Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association's Upminster Ward Councillors will be holding a public meeting at 8pm on Monday 02 December 2024 in the Church Hall of St. Mary Magdalene Church, Church Lane, North... Read More Road closure in Fen Lane Havering Council have advised that Fen Lane, North Ockendon will be closed outside Ladyville Lodge (400m east of junction with Ockendon Road) from 9.30am - 3.30pm on Monday 02 December and Tuesday 03 December 2024 for cabling works. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More Christmas Tree Festival at Upminster Methodist Church The annual Christmas Tree Festival will be held in Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane, Upminster every day from Saturday 30 November until Sunday 08 December 2024. Entry is free, and opening times are 2pm-6pm weekdays, 10am-4pm Saturdays and 12 noon-4pm on Sundays. The church will also be holding a Christmas Market on Saturday 30 November 2024... Read More Planning application in St. Mary's Lane for Battery Energy Storage System A planning application has been submitted to Havering Council for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with associated infrastructure and works including highway access, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements. The site is on land adjacent to St. Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 3PA. This application has been expected for some time and... Read More Havering Christmas Land 2024 Havering Mind are once again holding their annual Havering Christmas Land in Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch (next to the leisure centre), from 27 November 2024 until 01 January 2025. It features a magical Christmas Lights Walkway with thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed areas and festive cheer. As well as the spectacular outdoor attraction,... Read More Havering's Warm Spaces Havering Council have a published list of Warm Spaces in the Borough, where people can visit if they are struggling to heat their home and would benefit from a friendly and safe place to go. Our local Warm Space is in the New Windmill Hall in Upminster. In addition, residents can visit any of the... Read More Planning applications in Havering (19 - 25 November 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 19 - 25 November 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Upminster Christmas Event success The annual Upminster Christmas event and Christmas tree light switch-on took place on Friday afternoon (22 November 2024) and was a great success. As well as the official switch-on of the lights by the Mayor of Havering, there were things happening across the centre of Upminster, including a children's rides in the Upminster Infants... Read More Havering Budget Consultation 2025-26 Havering Council are once again holding a public consultation this year, to shape the measures they take to set a budget for 2025/26. As part of this they will be holding a Budget Consultation Event at Havering Town Hall in Romford at 7pm on Wednesday 18 December 2024. For further details, to take part in... Read More Havering Council Fair Funding Petition Havering Council have launched an online public petition, to call for the Government to recognise that Havering has changed in the make-up of its population, with many more younger and older people now residing than when the present Funding Formula was set in 2010, and the current Funding Formula unfairly disadvantages our borough. In addition,... Read More Mineral extraction planning application update With reference to our previous posts concerning proposals for a new quarry to the west of Berwick Pond Road, Residents' Association councillors understand that the number of responses to the Council's Planning Department in relation to the quarry application is extensive, and almost entirely against. The indication is that the planning decision is likely to... Read More UCRA Christmas Event – Friday 22 November 2024 Please join us from 3.30pm to 6pm on Friday 22 November 2024 for the annual Upminster Christmas Event in the centre of Upminster. This year the event is mostly being funded by the Upminster & Cranham Residents’ Association, following the Council’s decision not to support Christmas events borough-wide. We are very privileged and pleased to say... Read More Planning applications in Havering (12 - 18 November 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 12 - 18 November 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Charity Christmas Carol Concert at the Queen’s Theatre Pinney Talfourd is delighted to announce the return of their annual Charity Christmas Carol Concert at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. This heart warming event aims to spread joy within the community, while raising vital funds for two deserving charities: Haven House Children’s Hospice, their charity of the year for 2024/25, and the Queen’s Theatre... Read More Community Café at New Windmill Hall The New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH have launched a Community Café, offering a warm, welcome space, from 11am to 3pm every Friday. For further details see the attacked leaflet, e-mail newwindmill@hotmail.co.uk or ring 01708 220 242. Read More Christmas Quiz at New Windmill Hall There will be a Christmas Quiz at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane on Tuesday 03 December 2024. The doors open at 7pm, with the quiz starting at 7.30pm. The cost is £5 per person, with teams of 6-8. To book e-mail nwhsocials@outlook.com or visit the hall during opening times. Read More Planning applications in Havering (05 - 11 November 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 05 - 11 November 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Remembrance parade in Upminster The annual Remembrance Parade was held this morning (Sunday 10 November 2024) at the War Memorial in Upminster. Amongst the commemorative wreaths that were laid, Cllr Chris Wilkins laid one on behalf of the Mayor of Havering, and Cllr Jacqueline Williams on behalf of the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association. Read More Havering Concert Orchestra Christmas Concert Havering Concert Orchestra are holding a Christmas Concert on Saturday 07 December 2024 at Frances Bardsley Academy, Brentwood Road, Romford RM1 2RR. Doors open at 7pm with the concert starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are available for £12 online at hcoweb.co.uk or £15 on the door. Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Further road closure in Fen Lane
    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...
    Read more
  • Christmas Day lunch at New Windmill Hall
    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...
    Read more
  • One Million Mentors at New City College Havering Sixth Form
    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...
    Read more
  • 347 Bus Route ending in January 2025
    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...
    Read more