Hornchurch and Upminster MP calls on new government to reverses cruel plan to cut winter fuel payments to 17,000 constituents.

The Hornchurch and Upminster MP Julia Lopez is calling on the government to reverse its plan to remove the Winter Fuel Payments to around 17,000 pensioners in her constituency.

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‘I’m now very concerned that removing this important bus service following the ULEZ expansion will leave many in our community struggling for reliable transport’ -Julia Lopez MP

Transport for London have revived their plans to scrap the 347 bus service which runs throughout the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency. Now the local MP Julia Lopez is once again calling for residents’ feedback on the proposals.

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Hornchurch and Upminster MP questions future of Gallows Corner under new government.

As the new Labour government casts doubt over transport projects across the country, Julia Lopez MP has written to the new Transport Secretary asking her to commit to the renovation of the Gallows Corner flyover or risk safety and major road disruption.

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Annual Children’s Fishing Match at Aveley Angling Club a Huge Success

The Aveley Angling Club’s annual children’s fishing match at their lake in Upminster drew over 50 enthusiastic young anglers, offering exciting prizes and a vibrant atmosphere with BBQ, music, and activities for all. Club Chairman Peter expressed joy at the event’s success, highlighting the community’s unity and the club’s commitment to nurturing young fishing talent.

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Upminster mum takes on a fundraising walk for The Sick Children’s Trust.

A mum from Upminster is taking on a fundraising walk for The Sick Children’s Trust, the charity that provided her and her partner with a ‘Home from Home’ when their eight-month-old baby was on life support at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.

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Barracuda serves it’s last supper as owner states customers have been burdened with the cost of living crisis and the ULEZ expansion, which has put a burden on their wallets. 

The context of the review here is a rallying call to our readers to support their local businesses, especially the food service industry. These are the places that add character and substance to Havering that we are very proud of.

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