Recent Metropolitan Police (MPS) figures have revealed that theft of cars and other vehicles has unfortunately risen 16% in the last twelve months. Many of these thefts are from vehicles with keyless entry. We would therefore urge everyone, especially those with keyless vehicles, to view the MPS crime prevention webpages,... read more →

Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 26 July - 01 August 2022 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The August 2022 edition of the Bulletin is now available online via the August 2022 Bulletin link.

This year's We Are FSTVL is being held on Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 August 2022, at its original location of Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster. The organisers have released the information reproduced below, concerning the management of the event and arrangements regarding road closures etc. Havering Council have also published... read more →

London City Airport are currently undertaking a public consultation (ending on 09 September 2022) on proposals to expand and change the way that flights are operated from the airport. This can be viewed via consultation.londoncityairport.com/  . HACAN EAST, a campaign group representing residents affected by the flight paths of both... read more →

Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 19 - 25 July 2022 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Every week, Havering Council publishes a list of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 12 - 18 July 2022 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Transport for London (TfL) have announced that there will not be any service on the Upminster-Emerson Park-Romford rail line on Sunday 24 July 2022. For up to date information on TfL services visit the TfL Status Updates webpage.

Havering Council have announced a number of community engagement and children's fun day events during the second half of 2022, including four Community Family Fun Days in the summer school holidays. The first of these is an information event in the Town Hall car park in Romford from 11am-1pm on... read more →

With the increase in crime, there may be a benefit in introducing the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in roads which currently don't have one. Neighbourhood Watch is designed to encourage local communities to look after each other down to street level. I know that in my road and several others in... read more →

We receive a daily report from our local police officers, which has recently shown an increase in vehicle thefts from driveways. They recommend a good quality steering lock and for cars with keyless ignition, a Faraday pouch inside a metal box, for the best protection. There have also been reports... read more →