I strongly believe that if people get involved in local politics it should be for what they can give, rather than what they may receive.

TfL have introduced a temp timetable for the 346 bus route, due to delays caused by ongoing Gallows Corner works. Buses mostly now every 22 minutes rather than 20. Current timetable -

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Havering Council are holding a free Family Fun Day on the green in Macon Way, Cranham from 12 noon to 3pm on Wed 13 Aug

Royal Town Planning Institute have warned Gov’s recent funding restriction announcement on some apprenticeships, limiting them to 16-21's only, will lead to 200 less Planners being trained each year. Almost all local authorities short and this is not a good move.

Office of National Statistics have published a tool that predicts population change between 2022 and 2032 per local authority area. Worth entering Havering and seeing what they predict

Thank you @HallMeadHistory @hallmead for arranging the trip to Hampton Court. My daughter and her friends thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Been told it will be tomorrow, once resurfacing complete and set.

Been in touch with Essex and Suffolk Water @eswater_care today to emphasise the need to complete their works in Queens Gdns #Cranham ASAP so that the 346 buses can start running again.

Havering Energy Doctors is council funded service in partnership with Age UK to assist people struggling with rising energy bills. Home visit made. Available to all Havering residents 18+ & NOT means tested. Further info e-mail energydoctor@ageukrbh.org.uk .

London Fire Brigade offer free fire safety tool to carry out quick check of peoples homes. Answer a few questions to work out the level of risk. At end recommendations made, which could include offering free Fire Safety Visit. Further details via

Stop Scams UK is supported by banks covering 99% of UK bank accounts. Simple message - If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – Stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. Further info via

Havering Council are asking for donations of pre-loved school uniforms - drop it into your nearest library. A rail will be in each library for people to browse and take what they need. Initiative will run throughout the summer.

#Cranham Police Ward Panel @MPSCranham is looking for new members who are interested in the safety of our community. Regular meetings with updates, crime stats & chance to let police know any problems locally. Msg me if interested in joining.

The Communi-Tea Circle aim to combat loneliness amongst elderly living alone in #Upminster #Cranham Hornchurch & Romford. They are currently looking for new members and volunteers in the local area. Further info via & 0300 102 2252.

This Sat & Sun (10-11 May) #Upminster Windmill will be open ^ 10am–4pm as part of National Mill Weekend. Step inside & take a guided tour (£6 adults, £2 kids – minimum height 100cm - don’t forget your closed shoes!) Other activities taking place as well.

Hall Mead Sch #Cranham looking for organisations to donate vouchers to their raffle, in return for a thank you/advert in the school production programme (20-22 May). Seen by 700+ local people. If able to assist email Sarah Garred sgarred@elatschools.co.uk by 12 May.

TfL have now come back to me. Arriva have identified the driver and taken 'appropriate action'.

Earlier this week @Lowerthames Crossing was given the go-ahead by the Secretary of State. To view the Development Consent Order see

Two road closures in our area on Mon 24 Mar - 8am to 5pm – Pea Lane, #Upminster. 9pm Mon to 5am Tue – St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster (from junction with Front Lane to junction with The Chase).

This is a bus pictured in a post on Facebook this evening doing a U-turn in Front Lane, Upminster RM14, which is not wide enough for this. It is probably a route 248 off of its route. @TfL please investigate why it did this?

Was sent a link which claims to show a breakdown of how our money is spent at a national level