Residents’ Association of Emerson Park – News
July 2021
Ongoing & New Planned Roadworks
For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Emerson Park area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .
Planning applications in Havering (13 – 20 July 2021)
Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 13 – 20 July 2021 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.
Elections Bill 2021
The government have published a summary factsheet of the forthcoming Elections Bill 2021. The bill includes laws on voter identification, postal and proxy voting, accessibility of polls, expenditure and number of other election related measures. To view the summary, see the Elections Bill 2021 summary factsheet link.
Lower Thames Crossing consultation – Consultation events
With reference to our recent post on the latest Lower Thames Crossing consultation , as part of the consultation documents, Highways England have published a 'Ward impact summaries' document, which details the work intended for each council ward along the route, including Cranham and Upminster wards. Highways England have also [...]
No District Line to Tower Hill this weekend
Transport for London (TfL) have announced that there will not be any District Line service between Upminster and Tower Hill this weekend (Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July 2021). As far as we are aware, there are no service alterations on the c2c or Upminster to Romford lines. For up [...]
Havering Council staff contacting residents regarding COVID vaccination
Local Residents' Association councillors have been made aware that Havering Council staff have been phoning residents who are not shown has received both doses of the COVID vaccination, to encourage them to do so. This has led to concern and distress among some people that the these were bogus calls [...]
Planning applications in Havering (06 – 12 July 2021)
Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 06 - 12 July 2021 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.
Latest Lower Thames Crossing consultation
Highways England have launched the latest Lower Thames Crossing public consultation, which last from now until 08 September 2021. A leaflet explaining the consultation process will be delivered to local homes. Highways England have provided an explanation of the consultation below - 'To get permission to build and operate the [...]
The Wind in the Willows at Thames Chase
The Pantaloons Theatre Company are putting on an outdoor performance of the classic Kenneth Graham story of The Wind in the Willows, at the Thames Chase Forestry Centre in Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS. The performance will be from 6pm - 7.30pm on Friday 30 July. For further information and [...]
Upminster Park Fun Day 17 July
Anyone who has been in central Upminster in the last few days will likely have seen posters for the forthcoming Upminster Park Fun Day, which will be held from 12 noon-6pm this Saturday (17 July 2021). The attractions will include children's rides, inflatable slide, inflatable dome, bungee trampolines, donkey rides, [...]
Local man retires leaving ‘Stand By Me’ legacy
A local unsung hero, Hornchurch’s David Spurdle, has announced his retirement, having been an integral part of our community for over 50 years. From starting as a Technology Teacher at Dury Falls School back in 1969, and later it’s Headteacher, some readers may also know Mr Spurdle for running Havering [...]
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Consultation
Ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars being sold in the UK, Havering Council have launched an online public consultation on where electric vehicle charging points should be installed across the borough. The survey is open from now until 04 July 2022. To complete the survey [...]