Gallows Corner Update (09 July 2025) Havering Council have published another update regarding the ongoing works at Gallows Corner, a summary of which is detailed below. Main Flyover Works: Demolition has commenced. The flyover is made up of 13 spans. Of these, four have been removed, with a further two due for removal on Thursday 10 July. Removed spans are starting to be... Read More New at Cranham Baptist Church Cranham Baptist Church, Severn Drive, Cranham, is opening for a weekly ‘coffee stop’ on Thursdays from 2-4pm. Please pop in and see them for a drink and a chat if you’re free! Donations welcome. Read More Planning applications in Havering (01 - 07 July 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 July 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More July 2025 events at Upminster Windmill Come along to Upminster Windmill's Family Fun Weekend from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July 2025. The windmill's sails will be turning, subject to the weather, with games and activities for all the family, including a Teddy Bear Zip Wire and Name the Bear. As an added treat on Saturday 12,... Read More The Judy D'cruz Fund - Free haircuts at Wise Guys Barbers Wise Guys Barbers, Moor Lane, Cranham will be offering free haircuts in aid of The Judy D'cruz Fund on Saturday 12th July 2025. Joe has been a great supporter of the charity for a number of years and gives over a Saturday every year, when he cuts hair for donations. Entertainment and fun is provided... Read More New Dawn Chorus Community Choir Summer 2025 Concert New Dawn Chorus Community Choir will be holding their Summer 2025 concert at Cranham Community Centre, 115A Marlborough Gardens, Upminster on Saturday, 12th July at 2.30pm. Come and help them raise money for Saint Francis Hospice and other local charities. Tickets at £5 are available by emailing: ndcchoir2025@gmail.com or by calling Lorraine on 01245 284 483. Read More Gallows Corner Flyover update Havering Council have informed us of the following update regarding the ongoing works to upgrade the Gallows Corner Flyover - Main Flyover Works The structure is being stabilised ready for demolition. Non-structural parts of the flyover (such as paneling) have been removed. Cranes began lifting out parts of the flyover on 02 July 2025. End spans... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association July 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the June 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the July 2025 Bulletin link. Read More July 2025 events at The New Windmill Hall The New Windmill Hall Community Association will be holding two events in July 2025 - Party Night - 7.30-11pm Saturday 05 July 2025. The cost is £12 per person Sunday Lunch and Dancing - 12-3.30pm Sunday 13 July 2025 - £25 per person For further details, see posters below. To book e-mail NWHSocial@outlook.com . Read More Planning applications in Havering (24 - 30 June 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 24 - 30 June 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More New Met Engage platform A/Chief Inspector Charlie Routley (Havering Safer Neighbourhoods - Metropolitan Police) has asked us to pass on the following message - 'One of the areas we are always keen to improve on is how we communicate to local communities and explain the work we are doing to keep them safe. With that in mind I would... Read More New Windmill Hall Community Association AGM We have just been informed that the New Windmill Hall Community Association are holding their AGM on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH. Doors open at 3.30pm for complimentary refreshments and community networking. Members of all Hall user-groups are welcome to attend, with one member from each... Read More Planning applications in Havering (17 - 23 June 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 17 - 23 June 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Gallows Corrner Flyover engagement events Following on from our previous posts about the Gallows Corner Flyover refurbishment in the Summer of 2025, we have become aware that Transport for London (TfL) have been holding public engagement events. There are two more left on the following dates - Friday 20 June 2025 8am - 4pm at Romford Golf Club, Heath... Read More Planning applications in Havering (10 - 16 June 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 10 - 16 June 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Mystical Fair at Thames Chase From 10am - 3pm on Sunday 22 June 2025 there will be a Mystical Fair for mind, body, spirit and well-being at Thames Chase, Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster. Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from crystals, clairvoyance, tarot, psychic readings, holistic therapies, healing and spiritual gifts etc. The organisers of... Read More Whitepost Farm planning application update Regarding our previous post concerning a planning application at Whitepost Farm, Ockendon Road, North Ockendon, following a request from Upminster Ward councillors, Havering Council's planning department has extended the deadline for members of the public to submit comments. To view the application and submit a comment visit the P0603.25 - Whitepost Farm Ockendon Road link. Read More Part of Marlborough Gardens to be resurfaced Following lobbying from Cranham Ward councillors, Havering Council have announced that they will be resurfacing Marlborough Gardens, Cranham, from Dorkins Way to Avon Road. The resurfacing will take place from 8am - 5pm daily on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 June 2025. During the works, this section of Marlborough Gardens will be closed to traffic.... Read More Havering Council's weed treatment schedule 2025 Every year Havering Council spray weeds growing along our roads and pavements three times, from March to October. In 2025, Upminster Ward should receive weed treatments in April, July and October, with Cranham Ward being in May, August and November. For further details visit Havering Council's Trees, grass, hedges, leaves and weeds webpage. Read More Planning applications in Havering (03 - 09 June 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 03 - 09 June 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. There are two planning applications this week that may be of particular interest... Read More June 2025 events at Upminster Windmill Our historic local windmill will be open from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025. Windmill tours are available on both days - Adults £6, Children £2 (Minimum height 100cm). Please remember that closed in footwear is required when taking the tour. On the Saturday, a market will be on site,... Read More Cappella Singers of Upminster June 2025 concert The Cappella Singers of Upminster present Songs for Summer - a programme of British Folk and American Favourites on Thursday 19 June 2025 at 7.30pm at Trinity United Reformed Church, Upminster RM14 2UD. For further information visit www.cappella-singers.com/ or scan the QR code below. Read More Time-lapse video of Tithe Barn restoration National Highways (Lower Thames Crossing) have released a short time-lapse video of the restoration of Upminster's historic tithe barn, to commemorate the project that they helped finance in partnership with Historic England and Havering Council. To view the video visit Tithe Barn time-lapse video. Read More Part of Aveley Road closed 09 - 11 June 2025 Havering Council have announced that Aveley Road will be closed from its junction with Park Farm Road/Harwood Hall Lane to its junction with Gerpins Lane from 8am to 3pm on Monday 09 June to Wednesday 11 June 2025. The closure is to allow resurfacing works to take place. Park Farm Road will also be closed... Read More Lower Thames Crossing community events National Highways have announced that they will be holding a series of community events in June and July, regarding their ongoing preparations for the Lower Thames Crossing, which was granted permission earlier this year. Whilst the main construction works won’t begin until funding is agreed, they want to share information about preparation and survey work... Read More National Highways and Historic England sign Memorandum of Understanding On Monday 02 June 2025, National Highways and Historic England attended the Tithe Barn in Upminster, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement sets out how the two organisations will work together to conserve and enhance sites of heritage significance alongside motorways and major A roads, and applies throughout the country. Upminster Tithe Barn... Read More Summer Reading Challenge volunteers needed Every Summer, the popular national Summer Reading Challenge takes place in libraries across Havering. To assist, all libraries (including Upminster) are looking for volunteers aged 13 or over, to help with running the scheme. This mainly involves listening to children talk about the books they have read. If you are able to assist or would like... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association June 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the June 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the June 2025 Bulletin link. Read More Planning applications in Havering (27 May - 02 June 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 27 May - 02 June 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Severn Drive resurfacing works Havering Council are to resurface Severn Drive in Cranham in June 2025, with parts of the road closed to through traffic at various times during the works. The planned dates are as below, with all works taking place between 9.30am - 3pm. Phase 1 – Wednesday 11 June Phase 2 – Thursday 12 June Phase... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Gallows Corner Update (09 July 2025)
    Gallows Corner Update (09 July 2025)
    Havering Council have published another update regarding the ongoing works at Gallows Corner, a summary of which is detailed below. Main Flyover Works: Demolition has commenced. The flyover is made up of 13 spans. Of these, four have been removed, with a further two due for removal...
    Read more →
  • New at Cranham Baptist Church
    New at Cranham Baptist Church
    Cranham Baptist Church, Severn Drive, Cranham, is opening for a weekly ‘coffee stop’ on Thursdays from 2-4pm. Please pop in and see them for a drink and a chat if you’re free! Donations welcome....
    Read more →
  • Planning applications in Havering (01 - 07 July 2025)
    Planning applications in Havering (01 – 07 July 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 July 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
    Read more →
  • July 2025 events at Upminster Windmill
    July 2025 events at Upminster Windmill
    Come along to Upminster Windmill’s Family Fun Weekend from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July 2025. The windmill’s sails will be turning, subject to the weather, with games and activities for all the family, including a Teddy Bear Zip Wire and Name the...
    Read more →