Upminster & Cranham Residents' Association

Chapman's Farm, Hall Lane Further to earlier articles on the Chapman’s Farm Planning application (P1673.18) to build nine dwellings on the site of the livery yard and riding stables at Chapmans Farm, Hall Lane, the initial decision date of 2nd January has now been put back to 22nd January. We shall continue...

B186,B1421 Ockendon Road, Upminster, Havering 02 January — 12 February Delays possibleTraffic control (multi-way signals) Works location: Unknown Works description: IMGG190011. GOVERNOR - INSTALL NEW SERVICE GOVERNOR TO CREMATORIUM Responsibility for works: Cadent Current status: Advanced planning Works reference: AZ0071000758642 Brunswick Avenue, Upminster, Havering 02 January — 08 January Delays unlikelyNo carriageway incursion Works location: Unknown Works description: Connections Small Service:Installation of a new electricity...

A petition to increase the Pensioners Christmas Bonus, which has stayed at £10 since its introduction in 1972, has exceeded 1,000 signatures. The bonus was first introduced at a respectable £10, enough for a good Christmas family dinner. However, 46 years on and it is still £10, enough for half a chicken, a few potatoes...

Sheep grazing in the Cranham Solar Farm by the M25 Oblivious to the rumble of the M25 and the harnessing of solar energy, over 100 sheep graze contently beneath and around the Cranham Solar Park which covers some 13.6 acres. The farm, which is located in St Mary’s Lane, just past the...

Upminster LU Depot, Front Lane As residents will be aware, works to the Upminster LU Depot in Front Lane have been ongoing for several years. While the project is still due to finish in early 2020, TfL have advised of the following works to be carried out over the next year:...

TfL have advised that the proposed demolition works due to be undertaken between 23rd and 27th December have been cancelled owing to unspecified issues. This will mean that the A127 road closures over Christmas will no longer be required. A spokesman for TfL said: “We would like to reassure you that the cancellation of these works...

Last Christmas, at least 15,000 online shoppers lost £11 million to scams, according to data from Action Fraud. The promise of (cheap) new mobile phones were the most common item scammers used to defraud people, with 74 per cent of those scams relating to Apple iPhones. Other scams reported to UK’s fraud and scam centre...

A petition has been launched to increase the Pensioners Christmas Bonus, which has stayed at £10 since its introduction in 1972. The bonus was first introduced at a respectable £10, enough for a good Christmas family dinner. However, 46 years on and it is still £10, enough for half a chicken, a few potatoes and...

The Mayor presents C&D Interiors with the Xmas Cup with Cllr John Tyler and Cllr Gillian Ford
The 14th December saw the judging of the best Christmas Decorated Shop in Cranham. The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Dilip Patel, visited both Avon Road and Cranham Village to speak to retailers and to judge which shop window...

Residents will recall that two years ago as part of the Cranham Parking Consultation, proposals were put forward for ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions and Limited Wait Bays for 90 minutes (the same as Avon Road), outside the shops in Front Lane. This was agreed by the Highways Committee. Moor Lane had been left...

A124 St Marys Lane, Upminster, Havering 13 December — 17 December Delays likely Traffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Unknown Works description: 1 x 50mm metered connection in footway & carriageway Responsibility for works: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: EN0143043074 A124 St Marys Lane, Upminster, Havering 13 December — 17 December Delays likelyTraffic control (multi-way signals) Works...

M25  10 December — 11 December Delays likely Some carriageway incursion Works location: diversion. Works description: M25, Jct 28 Clockwise exit slip closure, Carriageway closure for surfacing works. Diversion via HE network. Responsibility for works: Highways England Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: 52472 M25 11 December — 12 December Delays likelySome carriageway incursion Works location: diversion. Works description: M25, Jct 28 Clockwise...

Christmas is a time for giving, which is why many people end up with at least one present they don’t want, need or like – so what are your options? The first tip is for the giver to attach a gift receipt with the present, this will give details of the purchase but not the...

The new Ticket Office (photo c2c) Work to complete the refurbishment of the Lower Ticket Office at Upminster Station finally concluded today (7 Dec). The £800,000 scheme, which began in June 2018, will see a new ticket office, waiting room and coffee shop on Platform 1 (to Fenchurch Street) while the entrance from  the car...

The existing stables at Chapman's Farm, Hall Lane Local residents packed into the Cranham Community Centre on Thursday to express concerns over the planning application to build 9 houses on the Green Belt site at Chapman’s Farm (stable yard), Hall Lane. A presentation outlining the application (P1673.18) was given by Cllr Clarence Barrett with...

After a year of speculation, a planning application (P1673.18) has now been lodged with the Council for the demolition of the existing livery yard and the erection of nine dwellings, made up of 4 x 3-bedroom, 3 x 4-bedroom and 2 x 5-bedroom units at Chapman’s Farm, Hall Lane, Upminster. The Upminster & Cranham Residents’ Association...

B186 Clay Tye Road, Upminster, Havering 06 December — 07 December Delays possible Traffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Unknown Works description: UPMINSTER 572297 - INTERIM TO PERMANENT - in cw Responsibility for works: Openreach Current status: Planned work about to start Works reference: BC006MU1WBAUNWIBW6NKLN01 Front Lane, Upminster, Havering 06 December — 10 December Delays possible Some carriageway incursion Works location: Unknown Works description: Disconnect and...

Ardleigh Green Bridge Scheme The final demolition works of the long running Ardleigh Green Bridge scheme are due to take place over the Christmas period. The scheme began in 2014 at an estimated cost of £32m, but significant delays has seen the completion date slip by 15 months to Spring 2019, with...

Dog fouling continues to be a problem that not only leaves a nasty mess but can be a danger to health. While most dog owners are very responsible and do pick up after their pets, there are some who choose to ignore the rules – including those who do use a bag, but then throw...

M25 - Junction 28 (Brentwood/Brook Street) Further consultation on the proposed reconfiguration of the M25 junction 28 of the M25 (Brentwood/Brook Street) us being undertaken by the Highways Agency from 3rd December to 28th January 2019. Details of the scheme, which involve a two-lane loop road with widening of a short section...

Proposals to bridge a £37.8m funding gap over the next four years include huge increases to parking tariffs and charging people on Council Tax support significantly more. Just some of the proposals approved by the conservative cabinet this week (29 Nov) are: Remove the free 30-minute parking from Upminster, Hornchurch and Elm Park. Increase...

Under 9s Squad Old Cooperians rugby club, based at Coopers' Company and Coborn School, have successfully launched a mini and youth section this season, giving youngsters in Upminster and surrounding areas the opportunity to have fun, play and become part of the rugby family. Already a successful and thriving senior club, ‘Old Coops’ have demonstrated their ambition to play...