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 Further update on Gallows Corner Flyover works Further to our recent update on the forthcoming Summer 2025 closure of Gallows Corner Flyover, Havering Council have confirmed that officers are currently scrutinising Transport for London's (TfL's) Operational Readiness Plan, to ensure that disruption is reduced as far as possible, and that they will continue to continue to engage with them and their... Read More Judy D'cruz Fund cricket match cancelled The Judy D'cruz Fund have informed us that, unfortunately, they have had to cancel their planned fundraising cricket match, which was due to be held on Sunday 29 June 2025 in Upminster Park. This is due to the pavilion at Upminster Cricket Club being redeveloped. Read More The Arts Society, Havering June 2025 lecture The Arts Society, Havering will be holding a lecture titled 'From Claridges Hotel to the London Underground: The life and work of Textile Design' by Pamela Campbell-Johnston, at 10.15am on Tuesday 10 June 2025 at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary's Lane, Upminster RM14 2QH. This lecture will consider the artistic output of one of the leading... Read More Havering Astronomical Society June 2025 dates Havering Astronomical Society will hold their forthcoming monthly meetings on the following dates - Adult group - Wednesday 18 June 2025, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Paul Whiting, one of their regular speakers and an outreach astronomer, will present a talk entitled ‘Multi Messenger and Radar Astronomy’. Young Astronomers (aged 8-16) - Thursday 05 June 2025 and Thursday... Read More No District Line until 11am on Saturday 31 May 2025 Transport for London (TfL) have announced that the entire District Line will not start operating until 11am on Saturday 31 May 2025. For up-to-date information on all TfL services visit the TfL Status updates webpage.     Read More Planning applications in Havering (20 - 26 May 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 20 - 26 May 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link. Read More Havering Energy Doctors Havering Energy Doctors is a council funded service delivered in partnership with Age UK East London and Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering. It is available to all Havering residents aged 18 and over, and aims to assist people struggling with rising energy bills or living in homes difficult to keep warm. One of Age UK... Read More London Fire Brigade Home Fire Safety Checker The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has a free fire safety tool that allows people to carry out a check of their homes in only a few minutes. The tool works by asking a few simple questions, which identifies the level of risk in your home. At the end, recommendations will be made, which could include... Read More Stop scams - dial 159 to reach your bank Stop Scams UK is an organisation with membership from many of the major banks, technology and telecoms industries, set up to fight back against fraud and scams. Widely promoted, including by the BBC, they have a simple message - 'If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details... Read More No change to rubbish collections after end of May Bank Holiday Havering Council have confirmed that there will not be a change to rubbish and recycling days following this week's Bank Holiday. Please leave everything out for collection by 7am. Read More Update on Gallows Corner Flyover Summer 2025 closure Transport for London (TfL) have released the following information regarding the planned closure of Gallows Corner Flyover during Summer 2025. 'From 21:00 on Monday 23 June until September 2025, there will be a full closure of Gallows Corner junction, both roundabout and flyover. This is while works are undertaken to renew and strengthen the flyover.... Read More Richard House Charity Shop quiz 02 June 2025 Richard House Charity Shop in Upminster will be holding a quiz night from 7.30pm on Monday 02 June 2025 in the Crumpled Horn pub, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster. Tickets are £5 per person for teams of up to eight people. Read More Design for footbridge over A127 announced National Highways Lower Thames Crossing project has revealed the winner of its innovative, low carbon footbridge contest, to provide a footbridge over the A127 (Southend Arterial Road) between Moor Lane and Folkes Lane. The winning design was by Arup and Seán Harrington Architects (under the name Team Horsycle). Entries were judged on their use of low-carbon... Read More

Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association Recent News

  • Gallows Corrner Flyover engagement events
    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...
    Read more →
  • Planning applications in Havering (10 - 16 June 2025)
    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
    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...
    Read more →
  • Whitepost Farm planning application update
    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...
    Read more →