Better Transport Across the Constituency

Having great transport links are a vital part of making Hornchurch & Upminster a great place to live, work and raise a family - whether you’re heading across Havering to see family on a bus, driving to work through Gallows Corner, or commuting into central London by train.

As one of London’s largest outer boroughs, Havering is one of the capital’s more car reliant areas. Ensuring we have a good road network, as well as great public transport is key for our community.

What I’m campaigning on:

  • In May 2024, we were successful in getting £57m worth of funding from the Conservative Government so that TFL can refurbish the Gallows Corner flyover. I’m now pushing the Mayor of London to get this project over the line to keep the flyover open.
  • All residents throughout Hornchurch & Upminster deserve to have access to great public transport. That’s why I’m working closely with C2C to make platform 6 at Upminster station fully accessible, ensuring everyone in our community has full use of all platforms.
  • As one of London’s outer boroughs, lots of people in Havering regularly use their cars. That’s why I’m campaigning for more investment in fixing our roads here in the Borough.
  • Helping to secure the Lower Thames Crossing to stop major roads gumming up when there are problems at Dartford.

What we’ve achieved:

  • In May 2024, following years of campaigning, we secured £57m worth of funding for the Department for Transport for a full refurbishment of the Gallows Corner flyover.
  • I have been successful so far in my campaign to make platform 6 at Upminster station step free for those with accessibility needs. The station won a share of redirected HS2 money toward getting a lift or ramp installed.
  • In 2023, I was successful in lobbying the Government to redirect £10m of HS2 funding for Havering to improve our roads locally.
  • I successfully fought Mayor Khan’s proposals to scrap the 347 bus route by writing to residents, asking why the bus was important to them. After extensive campaigning, TFL reversed their decision to scrap the route.
  • During the planning and construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, I’ve worked to make sure it has as little negative impact on our area as possible, whilst making sure this vital transport project gets over the line.
  • Following my work with the Department for Transport and National Highways, we secured vital improvements to Junction 28 of the M25. These plans will reduce congestion and queues, improve safety and minimise pollution.

News

Update on Rainham Lodge Farm

Julia Lopez MP has written to constituents with the below update in connection to Brett Aggregate's proposals for Rainham Lodge Farm.  
I wanted to write to you with an update about the planned quarry at Rainham Lodge Farm as my team made a site visit on residents' behalf this week.

Mayor Backtracks on 347 Bus in Breakthrough for MP's Campaign

Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has thanked local residents for their help in a successful fight against Sadiq Khan’s bus plans for Upminster and Cranham.  The Mayor of London put forward a proposal last year to completely cut the 347 route, withdrawing bus services between Clay Ty

Update on Rainham Lodge Farm

Last week, Brett’s Planning Director, Mr Treacy, gave a presentation to the Council’s Strategic Planning Committee on Rainham Lodge Farm. This follows Brett’s completion of its pre-application process.

Havering roads to get over £10m after Julia Lopez MP asks cash to bypass Mayor

Julia Lopez MP has today welcomed news that Havering will get at least £10.4m in funding to fill pot holes and resurface roads after she persuaded the Transport Secretary to give the cash directly to boroughs rather than Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.  In October, the Prime Minister announced th

Julia Lopez MP meets Met Police to raise Havering crime concerns

Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, met Havering’s lead policeman in Harold Hill this week [24 November] to raise residents’ crime concerns and continue her campaign to keep Hornchurch Police Station in the Met’s hands.  Mrs Lopez and Superintendent Simon Hutchison spoke abou

Home Secretary takes residents' questions on visit to Upminster

Home Secretary, James Cleverly, visited Upminster tonight at the invitation of local MP, Julia Lopez, to take residents' questions on crime, security and immigration.  Mr Cleverly spoke to the group at Upminster Golf Club, where guests included members of the local business community and the H

Julia Lopez MP renews calls for retention of Hornchurch Police Station

Julia Lopez MP has again written to the Mayor of London to renew her calls for the retention of Hornchurch Police Station. In July, the Hornchurch & Upminster MP wrote to the Mayor following his then recent comments that 'the case for retaining more police station sites across the capital is st

Action tackling Nitrous Oxide usage

Julia Lopez MP has welcomed the government’s decision to make nitrous oxide a controlled Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as part of the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. These changes will see repeat serious users of nitrous oxide facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14

Great British Insulation Scheme

Julia Lopez MP has welcomed the launch of the Great British Insulation Scheme, aiming to help over 300,000 families heat their homes and reduce bills through energy efficiency upgrades. These upgrades include cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, loft insulation, flat or pitched roof insul