June 2016 Not Just at Election Times
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ALWAYS AVAILABLE - JUNE 2016 NOT JUST AT ELECTION TIMES email: [email protected] The Voice of the Community www.ucra.co.uk UPMINSTER & CRANHAM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Little Free Library Parking Update There is a tendency to see As you are aware, Havering Council is carrying out an in depth parking consultation and hear about all the in the Upminster ward ie Roads south of Upminster Station. Having received bad things that have responses to the initial informal consultation where the Council wanted to know ‘in- taken place in an area, principle’ and better understand where there are parking problems, and if residents however there are lots of wanted the Council to discuss with them potential solutions. Over 1,200 initial people in the borough that do a number of good consultation responses were received. The results showed a clear distinction of roads deeds for their which stakeholders consider to have parking stress and those which do not. communities. Mr Murray The initial consultation also helped officers and Ward Councillors understand better contacted me about the the area for a second consultation. The second consultation is a little more detailed Little Free Library, in Severn Drive, Upminster, where we ask specific questions to what the residents would like to see the Council which is one such deed that needs recognition. do about the identified parking stress. Again, officers wish to take on board the The Library was set up by Barbara, who comments and suggestions of the public before they can agree upon suitable parking inspires many children from the local area to provisions for the area. pick up a book and take one home; especially the pupils of Engayne Primary School. Her The second stage consultation is currently open and the Traffic & Parking Controls generosity extended over the Easter holiday to Schemes Team would like to encourage all community stakeholders to become leaving little eggs beside the books and the day involved. All comments have equal value will be thoroughly considered. Please help before World book night, she was handing out us design a scheme that will provide tangible benefits and relieve the parking stress in free books. On behalf of Cranham Residents, I the area and the inconvenience that situation has brought to many. if you require any would like to say thank you to Barbara for her help in submitting your comments then please do not hesitate to get in touch with positive contribution to the community. th e schemes team. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or Cllr GILLIAN FORD write to London Borough of Havering | Traffic and Parking Control (Schemes), Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB. Fun-In-Athletics For children ages 4 to 8 years-have some fun Ward Meetings whilst improving your jumping, running, balancing, agility and throwing skills. Parking in Upminster/Cranham Wards Every Monday 4pm to 4.45pm- (term-time Further to our last Bulletin front page item regarding parking proposals for Upminster Ward, ie only) at Cranham Community Centre, roads south of Upminster Station. Officers from the parking section will be attending the Marlborough Gardens (off Avon Rd). Upminster Ward meeting on 1st June at St. Joseph's Social Centre, St.Mary's Lane at 8pm, as Cost: £12.50 for the course or £3.00 per child usual to give further details of the proposed parking arrangements in Upminster. A review of weekly. parking in Cranham is currently underway and Council officers will be attending the Cranham Register in advance by contacting: Joanne Day ward meeting on Thursday 9th June (7.15pm) to discuss proposals and listen to your views. The UK Athletics Coach Full UKA Insurance Cover meeting will be held at the Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens – all welcome. DBS checked, Emergency 1st Aider. Mobile They will be able to answer any queries you have. 07984 392 861 for further information etc. Cranham and Upminster Edition INK STOP ALL TYPES OF PRINTING: PLANS, LEAFLETS, COPYING PHOTOS ONTO CANVAS INK CARTRIDGE REFILLS AND NEW, PERSONALISED CARDS 93 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, Essex RM14 2AH Tel: 01708 220185 www.print-trek.co.uk www.inkstopsales.co.uk OPEN: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9.00AM - 5.00PM number 101 and give a description valuable contribution in making spent Scams with as many details as you can. the plants a reality. making If there are any other local roads There has been an increase in Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE organisations or individuals who safer, like scams operating in the Upminster would like to fund raise, area recently. These are often in contribute towards the plants or the speed the form of people saying they are Summer is would be able to help with tables near from the Water Companies, Gas summer watering, please contact the Board, Tree Surgeons etc. They coming? 01708 641317. Upminster often wear High Viz jackets so look Cllr GILLIAN FORD This year Havering is bidding to Windmill, official. They are looking to gain but I think entry to your home or seeking to achieve Gold status in the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious there is still room for get money from you for work you Britain in Bloom Competition. So Upminster Mini- improvement in making the roads do not need. If they offer there is even more pressure for Golf Swings into safer for those of us that walk. identification, always examine it 2016 when I start organising the I know the new crossing in Front carefully, close the door and check planting for Avon Road and Action Lane is being well- used, which is using official telephone numbers Cranham Village. In previous nice to see, but there are areas from the phone book or website, years the Girls Brigade, Boys The Upminster Mini-Golf in Hall where walking is still a tricky never the one on the card as that Brigade, Beavers and Scouts have Lane is now open at weekends business. Just look at Harwood could also be fake. Sometimes helped with the planting and I will and school holidays from 10am to Hall Lane in Corbets Tey. The people say they are collecting for be looking to invite another youth 6pm. Why not come along and get group to help with the Summer new speed ramps there are good charities and again check with the into the swing for summer? Just but the small road is a pedestrian planting. £5 for adults and £3 for under charity to see if there are This is a voluntary activity that accident waiting to happen. Many collections in the area. 16s/concessions. young people use the roadside to requires funding to purchase the If you shop at Waitrose, the If the caller is official they will not plants and I am pleased to say walk to and from the paint ball Friends of Upminster Mini Golf centre and there is no footpath on mind you checking, if they are fund raising started in April with Course will be one of the scammers, the chances are they the support of the Golden Crane either side. My mum frequently voluntary groups collecting green stops the car and insists the will disappear if you question and David Skipworth from tokens for the month of June. them too closely. Remember the thequizcompany.net running a groups walk on one side together, police or banks will NEVER ask for raffle. All prizes were wrapped up Cllr CLARENCE BARRETT rather than spread out on each your PIN number so keep it so nobody knew what they were bank (I can be found hiding in the picking, which added an element confidential and if you do write it back seat in embarrassment). of mystery to the proceedings. Does there have to be accident down, never close to the Prizes ranged from tins of baked Abigail’s Column before a path is built? bank/credit card it operates. If you beans to bottles of Wine. I would It seems likely that traffic on local have any suspicions with a caller, Pedestrian Safety? like to say a huge thank you to There has been a lot of money call the non-emergency police Dave, as the raffle raised £100, a continued on page 3 Tel: 01708 229857 Mobile: 07415 096551 / 07860 801377 2 roads is only going to increase so With WPC Belinda Goodwin, Ken to Cancer Research at the request a good look at pedestrian safety was instrumental in setting up School Crossing of the family. would be useful. and running Street Watch here in Are there places where you feel Cranham and Upminster, which is Patrol Cllr LINDA VAN DEN HENDE a pilot for the Met’ and I am sure unsafe to walk? Let me know. we will see the project rolled out After many months I am pleased Editor's Note: across London. to report that there is a new Please send us your views and we Thanks to Ken and his team of School Crossing patrol operating Ron Williams will pass on to Abigail. Regarding PCs and PCSOs, Cranham in Gaynes Park Road to assist We sadly reported last month that Harwood Hall Lane, Havering remains amongst the most crime Branfil Children cross safely and a Ron had passed away. During the Council together with Oakfields free and safest wards in any of the new School Crossing patrol Second World War he served in Montessori School have London Boroughs. operating in St. Mary's Lane to North Africa and Italy where he introduced a number of safety He will be a hard act to follow and assist Upminster school children learnt Italian.