These old people allegedly still moaning about #ULEZ in #Upminster (which is within Greater #London) are likely being stubborn and petulant and holding on to old diesel #cars maybe out of spite (or even hoping Reform will scrap the ULEZ) - a 25 year old petrol car can be ULEZ compliant, and they could easily sell non compliant vehicles in Essex or Suffolk (particularly if they have automatic transmissions, folk want them out here).

They've also had /several years/ warning the zone was going to be expanded *and* a scrappage scheme..

https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/border-essex-town-elderly-avoiding-10696694

The Essex town where the elderly are 'avoiding' using cars due to ULEZ

ULEZ came into force in Upminster just over two years ago now

Essex Live

The Railway 200 exhibition train will be stopping at Upminster, Essex, UK between 26th to 30th January 2026. Its free!

This would have been interesting to see, if I was still living in Upminster.

#Upminster #Trains

https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25639469.railway-200-exhibition-coming-upminster-station/

The Tithe Barn in Upminster, Essex, UK has had some ups and downs during the time I lived in the area. Now, another period of uncertainty.

#Upminster

https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25617014.upminster-tithe-barn-reopening-plans-unclear-works/

Upminster Tithe Barn reopening plans unclear after works

The future of a historic barn in Upminster is unclear, with Havering Council not confirming if it would reopen.

Romford Recorder

Upminster Station, near to where I used to live, won an award in the Transport for London gardening competition.

Hopefully this is inspiration to make more areas of stations look more green.

#Upminster #LondonUnderground #Gardening

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2023/09/winners-announced-for-transport-for-londons-annual-gardening-competition.html

Winners announced for Transport for London’s annual gardening competition

Transport for London has announced the winners of its annual staff gardening competition, which this year focussed on a healthier and happier planet.

RailAdvent

Six acres of grass on fire near Upminster in Essex, this is close to where all my family live.

#Upminster

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https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25316281.warley-road-upminster-six-acres-grass-fire---live/

I used to live in Upminster so it was interesting to read about a brief history of its railway station.

Of course, Upminster is at the "beginning" and not the "end" of the district line.

Via Romford Recorder
#Upminster #Essex #Train

https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25163643.upminster-station-history-modern-railway-marks-200-years

Flytipping extreme in Upminster, Essex.

Please do not dump your unwanted sheds in the street!

#Flytipping #Essex #Upminster

Via Romford Recorder

https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25152557.pike-lane-upminster-closed-days-atfer-shed-dumped/

I've only been to Upminster Bridge once, more than 20 years ago, and it was in a most unglamorous state back then. About time for a bit of tarting up.

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#Upminster #londonunderground

https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/tfl-repair-london-underground-station-31018754

TfL to repair Tube station in 'dire state' for nearly 20 years

Transport for London bosses have said they are aware of the works needed at the Tube station

My London

Great to see the Tithe Barn in #Upminster #Essex receive some love in being restored.

Story Via BBC Countryfile

https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/historic-places/upminster-tithe-barn-restoration

Extraordinary photos show rescue of enormous medieval barn on the edge of London

Countryfile.com
Fen Lane in North #Ockendon near #Upminster -this point is the most Eastern part of Greater #London - 3,5 km away from the #M25 #motorway (which is not the exact border of Greater London!). Beyond this point you have crossed into #Thurrock #Essex (and are imediately greeted with a sign from the #Police warning that #ANPR cameras are in operation) #UK #Roads #Transport #Geography