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Havering's Residents Associations Submit Amendment to Council Budget Proposals
The Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association, together with other members of 'Havering's Residents Associations' (H.R.A), have submitted a formal amendment to Havering Council's Conservative Administration's budget proposals for 2020/21.
The budget (including the Council Tax) will be set at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 26 February.
The H.R.A have released the following statement -
CUT COUNCIL...
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Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association AGM
This years' Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association AGM was held on Monday 24 February in the Hurford Hall at St. Laurence Church. The well attended meeting saw the unopposed re-election of Linda Hawthorn as President and Chris Wilkins as Chairman, as well as other officers.
A statement of accounts was presented, showing that the Association...
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GADABOUTS Social/Friendship club
GADABOUTS Social/Friendship club is a meeting place for single,widowed,divorced people aged 40-70 years old. They are currently welcoming new members.
The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Havering Bowls Club,Harrow Lodge Park at 8pm. For more information contact gadabouts@live.co.uk .
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New planning applications
Two new planning applications have been publicised by Havering Council's Planning Department this week which may be of interest locally.
Brief details are listed below. The full applications can be viewed via the links, where you can also submit comments.
Reference P0134.20
Status Undecided
Proposal Erection of part single storey, part two storey building for Mixed Use Class...
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No Upminster to Romford trains this weekend (22-23 February)
TfL have advised that there will not be any trains running on the Upminster to Romford line on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February.
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Cranham Police SNT Drop-in Dates
Cranham Police have published their meeting dates for the next few months, when anyone can come and talk to a local officer.
March
4th St Lukes Church, Front Lane 1200 to 1300 hrs
10th Corbets Tey police office 1700 to 1800 hrs
18th St Lukes Church, Front Lane 1200 to 1300 hrs
25th St Lukes Church, Front Lane 1200...
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Queen's Hospital Volunteer Recruitment Event - 25 February
The Queen's and King George hospitals are holding a recruitment event for volunteers on Tuesday 25 February between 10.30am and 3.30pm at the Havering Volunteer Centre, 32-34 High Street, Romford RM1 1HR.
Please see the poster below for further details.
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Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
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Local 'Courier Fraud' scam
Sadly a 'Courier Fraud' scam has recently been reported in the Upminster area. The scam involved someone phoning individuals claiming to be from a utility company.
In one case reported, the scammers claimed that they were working for National Grid and informed the resident that there was a problem with the drainage at their property,...
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Residents' Association Response to Recent Council Parking Charges Announcement
On Wednesday 05 February the ruling Conservative Administration on Havering Council announced that they were proposing to reverse some of the car parking charges that they brought in last summer, which have had such a detrimental effect on the shopping areas in Upminster and Hornchurch. The full text of their press release can be...
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Charity Talk on North Korea - Its History and as a Holiday Destination
A talk in aid of charity, on North Korean history and its availability as a holiday destination, is being held at the Cranham Comminity Centre, Marlborough Gardens from 2-4pm on Monday 24 February.
Entrance is free but they do ask for a donation of around £5 to go to their chosen charity, which supports children...
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Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
Please note that the slip road from the eastbound A127 onto Hall Lane is currently closed due to roadworks. The roadworks are due to last until 13 February but it is not known whether the slip road will...
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February Bulletin now online
The February 2020 edition of The Bulletin is now available online via this link.
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Upminster Windmill Quiz Night - 29 February
The Upminster Windmill's annual quiz night will take place on Saturday 29 February in the main church hall of St. Laurence Church, in Corbets Tey Road. The quiz starts at 7.30pm.
Tables of eight people. Please bring your own food and drink. Tickets £6 each. This is always a popular event, so please book early.
Contact Cllr...
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Queen's Theatre win London Theatre of the Year Award
Congratulations to the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, who last Friday (31st) won the 'London Theatre of the Year' award at the Stage Awards 2020, held at the Royal Opera House.
They beat off stiff competition from across London, including other shortlisted theatres, the London Palladium and the Theatre Royal, Stratford East.
For information on current and...
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Land South of Kerry Drive - Planning application refused
We have been informed that the planning application for 98 houses an flats on land next to the Brickfields in Cranham has been refused by Havering Council's Planning Department. The applicants do, however, have the ability to appeal to the Government's Planning Inspectorate if they wish.
To access the planning application (P1687.19) documents, click this...
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Freedom Pass Renewal - Correction re February Bulletin article
With regard to the article on page 11 of the current (Feb 2020) edition of The Bulletin concerning Freedom Pass Renewal, we have discovered that some of the information is unfortunately incorrect. We believe this was caused by London Councils (who run the Freedom Pass scheme in London) changing the advice given on their...
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New Lower Thames Crossing - Supplementary Consultation starts 29 January
Highways England have informed us that a Supplementary Consultation on the proposed new Lower Thames Crossing will be launched on Wednesday 29 January and will run for eight weeks until Wednesday 25 March.
The consultation will be specifically for changes to the scheme design, following the Section 42 consultation that was held last year and...
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Tea and Talks Program at the Old Chapel
The Friends of the Old Chapel, are holding a series of 'Tea and Talks' in the Old Chapel, St. Marys Lane, Upminster RM14 2QR (next to Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School). All talks start at 10.30am and are free to registered members or £2 for visiting non-members.
Wednesday 12 February - Nick Dobson - Underground...
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Upminster Dementia Choir at Queens Theatre 03 February
The Upminster Dementia Choir would like to invite everyone to come and here them sing in the foyer of the Queen's Theatre on Monday 03 February between 1-2pm. The choir, which was formed to give an enjoyable outlet for people living with dementia and their families, has proved very successful.
There is no charge for...
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Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
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Full Council meeting - Residents' Associations parking charges motion narrowly blocked
On Wednesday 22 January, a scheduled Full Council meeting of Havering Council was held. As part of this, Residents' Association groups from across the borough, including the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association (UCRA) councillors, put forward the joint motion below -
FREE PARKING PERIOD
As a consequence of a neighbouring borough’s (Redbridge) move to...
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No Upminster to Romford trains this weekend (25-26 January)
TfL have advised that there will not be any trains running on the Upminster to Romford line on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January.
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Hall Lane Mini Golf - Residents' Association submit Planning Statement
With reference to the ongoing planning application (P0248.19) to redevelop the miniature golf course in Hall Lane, Upminster (see our previous posts on 07 and 08 January this year) and the recent revised application that was submitted to Havering Council’s Planning Department, the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association have now submitted a revised planning...
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Here to Help Havering
Here to Help Havering, which is part of Peabody, provides a free and confidential service to people aged 16 and over who live in Havering.
Based in Western Road, Romford, they provide information, advice and support to help people resolve issues affecting their life, so that they can feel more confident and be able to...
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Cycling for all - Hornchurch Cycle Club
As we approach Spring, residents might consider cycling as a means of getting fit and socialising. The Hornchurch Cycle Club run regular beginners rides on a Saturday morning from the Queen's Theatre car park, starting at 8.00am.
All levels of ability are catered for and it is a great way to build confidence to cycle...
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Lower Thames Crossing (Balfour Beatty) recruitment fairs
Highways England are currently undertaking a series of ground investigations and surveys at locations throughout north Kent and Essex, in relation to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing.
In partnership with their contractor Balfour Beatty, they are running recruitment fairs to promote jobs in both areas. During this phase of the project, the roles include ground...
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Upminster and Cranham Police Newsletter
The Upminster and Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams have produced a newsletter, covering the two wards. It is intended that similar newsletters will be released in due course.
To view the January 2020 newsletter, click this link.
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Public Toilets in Corbets Tey Road reopened
We are pleased to report that the public toilets next to the library in Corbets Tey Road have now been re-opened, after council repairs, following a recent incident of vandalism.
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Council proposals for Non-Residential Care Services
Havering Council is proposing to make changes to the way that it charges for non-residential care services (sometimes referred to as domiciliary care services), which includes the following -
Home care Services
Day Opportunities
Transport Services (to and from day care centres)
Direct Payments for personal care and support
For more information and to take...
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