No Liberty Line 08/09 February 2025 For the third week in succession, Transport for London (TfL) have advised that the Upminster to Romford ‘push and pull’ Liberty Line train service will not be operating on Saturday 08 and Sunday 09 February 2025. For further details of TfL service changes see the TfL Status Updates webpage. Read More Ancient and Veteran Tree Survey Havering Council has received funding from the government and the Mayor of London to carry out an Ancient and Veteran Tree Survey across the borough. As part of this, they have an Ancient and Veteran Tree Map, where people can see locations, species information and pictures of the currently recorded trees. For further information and to... Read More Electrical Fire Safety Week 2025 Last year 1,140 accidental electrical fires involving common household white goods, such as tumble dryers and washing machines, occurred in areas across England – the equivalent of three fires per day. For Electrical Fire Safety Week 2025 is raising awareness about the fire risks associated with white goods. Electrical Safety First is a campaigning charity that... Read More Planning applications in Havering (28 January - 05 February 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 28 January - 05 February 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 February 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the February 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the February 2025 Bulletin link.   Read More Aveley Road closed 8am - 5pm until Monday 03 February 2025 Havering Council have advised that Aveley Road in Upminster will be closed from 8am to 5pm each day until Monday 03 February 2025, from near to Damyns Hall Aerodrome to the junction with Bramble Lane. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More No Liberty Line 01/02 February 2025 Transport for London (TfL) have advised that the Upminster to Romford ‘push and pull’ Liberty Line train service will not be operating on Saturday 01 and Sunday 02 February 2025. For further details of TfL service changes see the TfL Status Updates webpage. Read More Planning applications in Havering (21 - 27 January 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 21 - 27 January 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Fen Lane closed 29 January 2025 Havering Council have informed us that Fen Lane will be closed for roadworks at Corner Farm, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesday 29 January 2025. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org . Read More No Liberty Line 25/26 January 2025 Transport for London (TfL) have advised that the Upminster to Romford ‘push and pull’ Liberty Line train service will not be operating on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January 2025. For further details of TfL service changes see the TfL Status Updates webpage. Read More National Theatre at Home Many people enjoy visiting the theatre, but not everyone is able to get out to see a production. If you or someone you know is in this position, you may be interested in The National Theatre's subscription ‘National Theatre at Home’ streaming service, which shows live recordings of their shows. You can either pay monthly... Read More Planning applications in Havering (14 - 20 January 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 14 - 20 January 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Has Anyone Seen Bo Peep? A Family Pantomime The Wesley Players Drama Group are holding their next production, Has Anyone Seen Bo Peep?, at Upminster Methodist Church, 10 Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 1AE on the following dates: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January 2025 at 8pm Saturday 01 February 2025 at 1pm, 3.30pm and 7pm Tickets are at the following prices: Online: £9... Read More Planning applications in Havering (07 - 13 January 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 07 - 13 January 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields. The Friends of Hall Lane Playing Fields Group, formed to help protect and improve the playing fields, had a busy 2024, making significant progress with two of their initiatives for this valuable community asset. Working closely with the Council's Parks Team, a new and larger multi-purpose playing pitch is to be installed later in 2025,... Read More Planning applications in Havering (31 December 2024 - 06 January 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 31 December 2024 - 06 January 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More *** UPDATED - First night cancelled *** Overnight resurfacing in Hall Lane *** UPDATE 7.30pm 08 January 2025 *** Havering Council informed us late afternoon today (08 January 2025) that the first night of the works (08-09 January) has been postponed due to predicted poor weather conditions overnight. The rest of the work will take place as scheduled (09-11 January), with an extra night of 7.30pm... Read More Saint Francis Hospice recycling Christmas trees Saint Francis Hospice are once again running a Christmas Tree recycling service in January 2025. To take part, you must register for a collection before 8am on Monday 06 January 2025 and hospice volunteers will collect the tree between Thursday 09 January and Sunday 12 January. There is no specific fee for providing this service... Read More Havering Astronomical Society's January 2025 dates Havering Astronomical Society will be holding a meetings for their adult and Young Astronomers groups in January 2025. Adult group - Wednesday 15 January 2025, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Ian Ridpath (writer, editor, broadcaster and lecturer on astronomical topics) will present ‘Pictures in the sky: The origin and history of the constellations’. Young Astronomers (aged... Read More Planning applications in Havering (24 - 30 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 24 - 30  December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More New Year 2025 black and orange sack waste collections A reminder that the black and orange sack waste collections will be two days later than usual for the first collection in 2025, a day later in the second week and then back to normal in the third week. For full details, see the attached information. Read More Planning application at Avon House, Avon Road, Cranham Havering Council have a received a planning application for Prior Approval at Avon House, 72 Avon Road, Cranham, to add an additional storey to the existing block of flats, to create two extra flats. To view the application and submit comments (by 14 January 2025) visit J0041.24 - Avon House, 172 Avon Road planning application. Cranham... Read More 50+ Keep Fit Want to improve your fitness/mobility etc in 2025? Why not join a 50+ Keep Fit (dance fitness class) for mature movers, which restarts in the New Year in Cranham and Upminster. Tues 07 January 1.30-3pm at Cranham Social Centre, Front Lane RM14 1XN Wed 08 January 2-3.30pm at St Laurence Church Hall. Upminster RM14... Read More Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association January 2025 Bulletin now online The online version of the January 2025 edition of the Bulletin is now available via the January 2025 Bulletin link. Read More Planning applications in Havering (17 - 23 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 17 - 23  December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Govani Chemists opening hours Christmas 2024 Govani Chemists opening hours over the Christmas 2024 period of their Cranham branch at 87 Front Lane are - Tuesday 24 (Christmas Eve) - Normal Hours Wednesday 25 (Christmas Day) - 10am-1pm Thursday 26 (Boxing Day) - 10am-12 noon Friday 27 and Saturday 28 - Normal Hours Sunday 29 - 10am-12 noon Monday 30... Read More Update on work at the Tithe Barn On Friday 20 December 2024 members of Havering Council's Cabinet visited the historic Tithe Barn in Cranham, to see how the works were progressing with the structural repairs, in preparation for the new thatched roof. They met representatives from the Highways Agency and Historic England, who have provided grant funding, resulting in our ability to... Read More Christmas 2024 black and orange sack waste collections Havering Council have announced their Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 orange and black sack waste collection dates. Please see the leaflet below for details. Read More Planning applications in Havering (10 - 16 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 10 - 16  December 2024 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Leader of Council responds to removal of Bus Route 347 Cllr Ray Morgon (Leader of Havering Council) has released a statement regarding Transport for London's (TfL) decision to stop the Route 347 buses from January 2025 - “I am extremely disappointed with TfL’s decision to axe the 347 bus route from Romford to Ockendon, citing apparently low usage of the route as their primary reason. “The... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • No Liberty Line 08/09 February 2025
    No Liberty Line 08/09 February 2025
    For the third week in succession, Transport for London (TfL) have advised that the Upminster to Romford ‘push and pull’ Liberty Line train service will not be operating on Saturday 08 and Sunday 09 February 2025. For further details of TfL service changes see the TfL Status...
    Read more
  • Ancient and Veteran Tree Survey
    Ancient and Veteran Tree Survey
    Havering Council has received funding from the government and the Mayor of London to carry out an Ancient and Veteran Tree Survey across the borough. As part of this, they have an Ancient and Veteran Tree Map, where people can see locations, species information and pictures of...
    Read more
  • Electrical Fire Safety Week 2025
    Electrical Fire Safety Week 2025
    Last year 1,140 accidental electrical fires involving common household white goods, such as tumble dryers and washing machines, occurred in areas across England – the equivalent of three fires per day. For Electrical Fire Safety Week 2025 is raising awareness about the fire risks associated with white...
    Read more
  • Planning applications in Havering (28 January - 05 February 2025)
    Planning applications in Havering (28 January – 05 February 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 28 January – 05 February 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link....
    Read more