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Don't be an Engine Idler!
Many lives are shortened each year by exposure to vehicle fumes in London. Locally, our air quality is generally better than inner city areas but this does not stop all of us doing our bit to make sure that we have the cleanest air possible.
The Residents' Association regularly have complaints of drivers outside schools...
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Residents' Association Response to Havering Council's Parking Consultations
Further to articles in The Bulletin regarding the Council trying to introduce ‘parking permits’, we have been informed that Havering have launched a ‘parking review consultation’ in several areas including Upminster, Emerson Park, Hornchurch and Harold Wood.
The council state that ‘……We are launching an online questionnaire that residents and businesses can respond to and...
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Ongoing & Planned New 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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Protect Your Home by Protecting Your Garden
Unfortunately there have been a number of recent reports of burglary to homes where initial entry has been gained to the rear garden, sometimes via fields or shared alleyways. Below are some tips on ways you can stop someone getting into your garden and therefore reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime.
For further...
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The Canterville Ghost at the Brookside Theatre
The Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road, Romford are presenting a new stage adaptation of The Canterville Ghost, an enigmatic masterpiece from one of the greatest story tellers ever to set pen to paper, Oscar Wilde.
The play tells tale of Harry and Lucy Canterville and their young daughter, Jennifer; a modern family who arrive from...
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Methodist Church Quiz Night - Saturday 02 November
Upminster Methodist Church in Hall Lane is holding a quiz on Saturday 02 November in the Wesley Hall. Starting at 6.30pm, the main quiz begins at 7.00pm. All proceeds are for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Tickets are £6 each and there will be a raffle. Please bring your own food, soft drinks and glasses. Tea and...
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Residents Request a Safe Place to Cross
Resident Darren Taylor contacted a Cranham Ward Councillor raising concerns over the availability of a safe crossing point in Front Lane, near Isis Drive. Darren suggested that “At a time when there are several government and council initiatives to encourage walking or ‘taking your bike to school' weeks, it makes no sense that there...
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Hall Lane Mini Golf site – Residents’ Association submitted reports now online
Further to our article earlier this week announcing that the Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association had submitted independently produced reports to Havering Council, highlighting why the planning application to develop the Hall Lane Mini Golf site into housing should be rejected, we are now able to publish these reports publicly. To view them please...
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Ongoing & Planned New Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
NOTE: There are roadworks controlled by multi-way lights covering Ockendon Road and Fen Lane until 21 October. The bus stop at the junction is also now temporarily suspended. These works are taking place due to new gas pipes being...
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Hall Lane Mini Golf site - Residents' Association submit further objections
Cranham Ward Councillors have continued to challenge the Council’s proposals for the Hall Lane Upminster Mini Golf site and the appropriation, disposal and development of 48 properties, by Havering Council’s own housing company, Mercury Land Holdings Ltd.
The Upminster & Cranham Residents Association (UCRA) recently commissioned an Independent Planning Architect, and a heritage and environment...
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30,000 Free Trees from the London Mayor!
As part of the London Assembly's efforts to improve air quality and reduce pollution, the Mayor of London in partnership with the Woodland Trust is giving away 30,000 free trees to London households.
Applications must be made by 11 November 2019 and will go into a London wide ballot. Those who are successful will receive...
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London in Bloom - Two local awards!
Havering won over 25 awards (including 16 gold) in the recent London in Bloom campaign and competition, where London boroughs, communities, residents and businesses can work together to improve their environments and make them greener, cleaner places to live, work and visit.
Locally, Upminster Park won a Gold Award in the Large Park of the...
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Havering Half Marathon - Sunday 06 October
The Chigwell Group Havering Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 6th October 2019. Organised by Havering Mind, this will be the first half marathon to take place in Havering in nearly 25 years!
Starting at 9.30am from Abbs Cross Sports Centre, the route takes in South Hornchurch, Hornchurch Country Park and the south of...
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Ongoing & Planned New Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
NOTE: There are roadworks controlled by multi-way lights covering Ockendon Road and Fen Lane until 21 October. The bus stop at the junction is also now temporarily suspended. These works are taking place due to new gas pipes...
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Land of the Fanns Community Action Fund
The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Project’s Community Grant Fund is open for applications again, from now until 31 January 2020.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for local groups to run environmental or heritage projects within the Land of the Fanns area (which includes Havering). All projects funded by the scheme must be...
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Pawns - New Peter Larner Novel in aid of Prostate Cancer UK
Upminster indie author Peter Larner will publish his thirteenth novel in October. His bestselling books Harpoon Force and Deathbed Confessions featured his Essex-based hero Jack Daly, but his latest book Pawns introduces two endearing characters in Josh Milton and Kellie Chadwick. The story opens on 31st October 2019.
Set after the fall of the caliphate...
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Healthwatch Havering 'Friends Network' launch
Healthwatch Havering are a small group of part-time workers and volunteers who help shape healthcare services across the borough, from hospital trusts to GP surgeries and care homes. To increase the work they are able do they have launched a 'Friends Network', with a presentation at Havering Town Hall.
The 'Friends Network' are a group...
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The Bulletin - October edition now online
The October edition of The Bulletin is now available via this link.
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'Havering's Residents Associations' (H.R.A) Launch!
Seven Residents' Associations from across Havering are now working in partnership as part of the new 'Havering's Residents Associations'. Although each association (including our own Upminster and Cranham Residents' Association) continues to retain its separate identity, they will all increasingly work in partnership to promote the issues that matter to local residents and businesses.
Havering’s...
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Stand up to Cancer Charity Event - A Special Thank You
We have been asked to say a big thank you to everyone who attended the recent Cancer Research charity event at the stables in Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster. Jake Morgan, 22, is the inspiration behind the charity livery horse show that was held on Saturday 14th September 2019.
Kelly Smith, Sophia Pittaway and Donna Halcrow, who...
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Ongoing & Planned New 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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Chapman's Farm Planning application refused
We have been informed that the planning application (P1673.18) to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane, has been REFUSED.
The applicant has the ability to appeal against the decision to the Planning Inspectorate. If this happens, we will highlight it through this website, social media and...
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New Online Petition re Parking Charges
You may remember that in around March this year an online petition was started by a local resident, Barry Major, against the new parking charges in Upminster and Hornchurch. This petition gained over 11,000 signatures but was apparently rejected by the current Council Administration as it did not contain the correct wording. Therefore, Barry Major...
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Crime Prevention Advice
As the darker evenings are now approaching. listed below are some general tips on keeping yourself, your family and your home safe.
Avoid discussing on social media where you are and if you are alone, especially if you are travelling at night.
If you are walking home alone, plan your route using well lit...
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Beware of Bogus Tree Surgeons
Recently, the issue of bogus workmen conning residents out of large amounts of money for pruning trees in their gardens, was highlighted on television, with an example shown in Romford. This is one of the many ways that criminals try to trick people (particularly the elderly) into paying for services they don't need.
One example...
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TfL website showing Planned Line Closures
To find advance notice of planned line closures and service changes across their network, Transport for London have a website that gives details up to six months in advance.
The website can be accessed via this link.
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Preventing Child Criminal Exploitation - County Lines talks
Havering Council are holding a series of talks across the borough to help residents spot the signs of child criminal exploitation and know what to do if they suspect a child could be at risk. Included will be information on how drug dealers groom and utilise vulnerable young people to help them run their illegal...
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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 .
NOTE: There are roadworks controlled by multi-way lights covering Ockendon Road and Fen Lane until 24 September. The bus stop at the junction is also now temporarily suspended until 27 September.
These works are taking place due to new...
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Injunction Against Unauthorised Encampments in Havering
On 12 September 2019, the High Court granted Havering Council’s application for an Interim Injunction to prevent unauthorised encampments across over 200 sites in the London Borough of Havering and against both named individuals and persons unknown. This will give the Council extra powers to effectively tackle the issue of such encampments on both...
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Cranham Police SNT Drop-in Dates
Below are the dates for the Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team drop-in sessions, for the next three months.
All are to be held at St Luke’s Church, Front Lane from 12 noon to 1pm.
October
Tue 1st
Wed 9th
Wed 16th
Tue 22nd
November
Wed 13th
Wed 20th
Tue 26th
December
Mon 9th
Wed 18th
Mon 30th
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