Better Streets for Havering
@haveringstreets.bsky.social
Better streets where people live, work & play.
A campaign independent of Havering Council & political parties.
Safe Streets │ Clear Air │ Connected Communities
https://betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/
A campaign independent of Havering Council & political parties.
Safe Streets │ Clear Air │ Connected Communities
https://betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/
Pinned
Havering’s Active Travel Strategy
The council is consulting on its active travel strategy until 6th December. With our friends at Havering Cyclists, we have submitted a joint response as follows. The consultation page can be viewed…
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com
We have submitted our joint response with Havering Cyclists to the council's Active Travel Strategy You can read our submission here and we encourage as many people as possible to respond either in their own words or endorsing our position.
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2024/11/23/h...
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2024/11/23/h...
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on expanding the school street for Brittons & Whybridge Academy School.
We support Option 2 which is a full area expansion.
Closes 1st December.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
#Havering council is consulting on expanding the school street for Brittons & Whybridge Academy School.
We support Option 2 which is a full area expansion.
Closes 1st December.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
Whybridge and Brittons School Streets Expansion Consultation
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on expanding the school street for Brittons & Whybridge Academy School.
We support Option 2 which is a full area expansion.
Closes 1st December.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
#Havering council is consulting on expanding the school street for Brittons & Whybridge Academy School.
We support Option 2 which is a full area expansion.
Closes 1st December.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
I have just read #Havering council's draft "air quality action plan 2025-30" for @cyclehavering.bsky.social and @haveringstreets.bsky.social.
Here is my mood in meme form.
The family friendly version.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
Here is my mood in meme form.
The family friendly version.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I have just read #Havering council's draft "air quality action plan 2025-30" for @cyclehavering.bsky.social and @haveringstreets.bsky.social.
Here is my mood in meme form.
The family friendly version.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
Here is my mood in meme form.
The family friendly version.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/environment/...
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
We've objected to the proposal. The kerb radii are being left at around 9 metres and Simpson Road is a rat-run. This is a very poor way to use scarce investment and we think filtering the estate will be far more useful.
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
November 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We've objected to the proposal. The kerb radii are being left at around 9 metres and Simpson Road is a rat-run. This is a very poor way to use scarce investment and we think filtering the estate will be far more useful.
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
*** New Consultation *** #Havering council's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
Havering Council's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
*** New Consultation *** #Havering council's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
*** New Consultation *** #Havering council's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
Havering Council's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
*** New Consultation *** #Havering council's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-30.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
We'll coordinate a response with out friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social, but a first look the transport side of things is limited to encouragement and awareness.
Respond by 19th December.
We've objected to the proposal. The kerb radii are being left at around 9 metres and Simpson Road is a rat-run. This is a very poor way to use scarce investment and we think filtering the estate will be far more useful.
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
November 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We've objected to the proposal. The kerb radii are being left at around 9 metres and Simpson Road is a rat-run. This is a very poor way to use scarce investment and we think filtering the estate will be far more useful.
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
#Havering council is consulting on a "Copenhagen style crossing" in the entrance to Simpson Road, at its junction with Mungo Park Road.
Except it isn't a "Copenhagen style crossing" it is a very standard UK "side road entrance treatment" also known as a "speed table"
1/3
Indeed. This is what we and @cyclehavering.bsky.social provided in response to the council's draft.
We'll dig into this to find out how responses were reported to councillors and if a consultation report was provided.
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/h...
We'll dig into this to find out how responses were reported to councillors and if a consultation report was provided.
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/h...
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Indeed. This is what we and @cyclehavering.bsky.social provided in response to the council's draft.
We'll dig into this to find out how responses were reported to councillors and if a consultation report was provided.
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/h...
We'll dig into this to find out how responses were reported to councillors and if a consultation report was provided.
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/h...
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
*** Council Decision ***
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
Decision - Main Road / Pettits Lane South / Erroll Road Junction- Casualty Reduction and Pedestrian Crossing Facilities Scheme - Proposed Safety Improvements | London Borough of Havering
democracy.havering.gov.uk
October 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
*** Council Decision ***
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
Mercury Gardens / Eastern Road Traffic Signals - Upgrading cycle crossing facilities
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
We've been keeping an eye on #Havering council's active travel strategy, for which the consultation closed on 6th December last year.
Despite the intention to have a decision to adopt made by cabinet being published back in April, it won't be going forward until November.
🐌
Despite the intention to have a decision to adopt made by cabinet being published back in April, it won't be going forward until November.
🐌
Issue details - Active Travel Strategy Adoption | London Borough of Havering
democracy.havering.gov.uk
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We've been keeping an eye on #Havering council's active travel strategy, for which the consultation closed on 6th December last year.
Despite the intention to have a decision to adopt made by cabinet being published back in April, it won't be going forward until November.
🐌
Despite the intention to have a decision to adopt made by cabinet being published back in April, it won't be going forward until November.
🐌
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
In 2008 the House of Commons Transport Committe recommended far wider use of 20mph limits with PACTS recommending a 20mph national default. Had UK Gov done that in 2008, then Welsh evidence (-25%) shows it would have saved over 300,000 casualties on UK roads since then.
October 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
In 2008 the House of Commons Transport Committe recommended far wider use of 20mph limits with PACTS recommending a 20mph national default. Had UK Gov done that in 2008, then Welsh evidence (-25%) shows it would have saved over 300,000 casualties on UK roads since then.
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
Wait, what?
Extending this lovely little cycle track beyond the budget we had for the adjacent junction? Yes please.*
maps.app.goo.gl/tzjsm2nMdeP9...
*It's our location elections next year, so who's to say if this makes it to consultation before.
@cyclehavering.bsky.social
Extending this lovely little cycle track beyond the budget we had for the adjacent junction? Yes please.*
maps.app.goo.gl/tzjsm2nMdeP9...
*It's our location elections next year, so who's to say if this makes it to consultation before.
@cyclehavering.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Wait, what?
Extending this lovely little cycle track beyond the budget we had for the adjacent junction? Yes please.*
maps.app.goo.gl/tzjsm2nMdeP9...
*It's our location elections next year, so who's to say if this makes it to consultation before.
@cyclehavering.bsky.social
Extending this lovely little cycle track beyond the budget we had for the adjacent junction? Yes please.*
maps.app.goo.gl/tzjsm2nMdeP9...
*It's our location elections next year, so who's to say if this makes it to consultation before.
@cyclehavering.bsky.social
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
Mercury Gardens / Eastern Road Traffic Signals - Upgrading cycle crossing facilities
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
#Havering council is proposing a much-needed improvement of the layout of the cycle crossing of the #Romford Ring Road over Mercury Gardens between the two arms of Eastern Road.
Comments by 7th November.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/highways/mer...
*** Council Decision ***
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
Decision - Main Road / Pettits Lane South / Erroll Road Junction- Casualty Reduction and Pedestrian Crossing Facilities Scheme - Proposed Safety Improvements | London Borough of Havering
democracy.havering.gov.uk
October 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
*** Council Decision ***
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
The proposed zebra crossing on Pettits Lane by Main Road and the banned right turn into Errol Road has been approved.
With our friends at @cyclehavering.bsky.social we objected to the proposals.
1/6
democracy.havering.gov.uk/ieDecisionDe...
This consultation closes today!
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on Phase 2 of its electric vehicle charging point scheme.
We are concerned that several of the proposals will be placing charging units on narrow footways and so have written to object to the following sites:
Cedar Road
Malvern Road
1/2
#Havering council is consulting on Phase 2 of its electric vehicle charging point scheme.
We are concerned that several of the proposals will be placing charging units on narrow footways and so have written to object to the following sites:
Cedar Road
Malvern Road
1/2
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This consultation closes today!
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on Phase 2 of its electric vehicle charging point scheme.
We are concerned that several of the proposals will be placing charging units on narrow footways and so have written to object to the following sites:
Cedar Road
Malvern Road
1/2
#Havering council is consulting on Phase 2 of its electric vehicle charging point scheme.
We are concerned that several of the proposals will be placing charging units on narrow footways and so have written to object to the following sites:
Cedar Road
Malvern Road
1/2
October 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is consulting on Phase 2 of its electric vehicle charging point scheme.
We are concerned that several of the proposals will be placing charging units on narrow footways and so have written to object to the following sites:
Cedar Road
Malvern Road
1/2
#Havering council is consulting on Phase 2 of its electric vehicle charging point scheme.
We are concerned that several of the proposals will be placing charging units on narrow footways and so have written to object to the following sites:
Cedar Road
Malvern Road
1/2
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is proposing a zebra crossing on Front Lane, Cranham.
We fully support the proposals. Have your say before 3rd October.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/parking/fron...
#Havering council is proposing a zebra crossing on Front Lane, Cranham.
We fully support the proposals. Have your say before 3rd October.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/parking/fron...
Front Lane Zebra Crossing Questionnaire
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
*** New Consultation ***
#Havering council is proposing a zebra crossing on Front Lane, Cranham.
We fully support the proposals. Have your say before 3rd October.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/parking/fron...
#Havering council is proposing a zebra crossing on Front Lane, Cranham.
We fully support the proposals. Have your say before 3rd October.
consultation.havering.gov.uk/parking/fron...
*** #Havering council decision ***
Kings Park in Harold Wood will be getting a permit parking scheme.
We are pleased to see this as managing car parking is important from a safety perspective and with this location, it will prevent people driving into the area and parking for Harold Wood station.
Kings Park in Harold Wood will be getting a permit parking scheme.
We are pleased to see this as managing car parking is important from a safety perspective and with this location, it will prevent people driving into the area and parking for Harold Wood station.
September 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
*** #Havering council decision ***
Kings Park in Harold Wood will be getting a permit parking scheme.
We are pleased to see this as managing car parking is important from a safety perspective and with this location, it will prevent people driving into the area and parking for Harold Wood station.
Kings Park in Harold Wood will be getting a permit parking scheme.
We are pleased to see this as managing car parking is important from a safety perspective and with this location, it will prevent people driving into the area and parking for Harold Wood station.
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
I've finally penned an email to @london.gov.uk about the #TLRN in #Havering after walking it back in May.
Let's see what he makes of it. If anything.
therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
@cyclehavering.bsky.social @haveringstreets.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social
Let's see what he makes of it. If anything.
therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
@cyclehavering.bsky.social @haveringstreets.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social
The Lonely Walk
May is National Walking Month and this year I decided to go for a long and lonely walk which, quite frankly, I hated. Last year, I walked fr...
therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I've finally penned an email to @london.gov.uk about the #TLRN in #Havering after walking it back in May.
Let's see what he makes of it. If anything.
therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
@cyclehavering.bsky.social @haveringstreets.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social
Let's see what he makes of it. If anything.
therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
@cyclehavering.bsky.social @haveringstreets.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
We think it's #Havering council's role to investigate the art of the possible with every project they will be spending money on. Managing the road network for only those who drive is exclusionary.
And here with me being a bit pedantic with myself. Runs in 4 stages:
🚦 Main road, both arms, tidal early cut-off to clear right turns.
🚦 Western arm
🚦 Eastern arm
🚦 All round pedestrians and cycles
1 to 3 are essentially the council's plan with the staggered junction, 4 clearly new.
🚦 Main road, both arms, tidal early cut-off to clear right turns.
🚦 Western arm
🚦 Eastern arm
🚦 All round pedestrians and cycles
1 to 3 are essentially the council's plan with the staggered junction, 4 clearly new.
August 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We think it's #Havering council's role to investigate the art of the possible with every project they will be spending money on. Managing the road network for only those who drive is exclusionary.
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
Very little being consulted on by #Havering and we think it will be even quieter in the months running up to next May's London local elections, but we would recommend you complete the community safety survey and add as much as you can about safer streets
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
Havering Community Safety Residents' Survey 2025
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Very little being consulted on by #Havering and we think it will be even quieter in the months running up to next May's London local elections, but we would recommend you complete the community safety survey and add as much as you can about safer streets
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
Very little being consulted on by #Havering and we think it will be even quieter in the months running up to next May's London local elections, but we would recommend you complete the community safety survey and add as much as you can about safer streets
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
Havering Community Safety Residents' Survey 2025
- London Borough of Havering Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council
consultation.havering.gov.uk
August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Very little being consulted on by #Havering and we think it will be even quieter in the months running up to next May's London local elections, but we would recommend you complete the community safety survey and add as much as you can about safer streets
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
consultation.havering.gov.uk/neighbourhoo...
We think it's #Havering council's role to investigate the art of the possible with every project they will be spending money on. Managing the road network for only those who drive is exclusionary.
And here with me being a bit pedantic with myself. Runs in 4 stages:
🚦 Main road, both arms, tidal early cut-off to clear right turns.
🚦 Western arm
🚦 Eastern arm
🚦 All round pedestrians and cycles
1 to 3 are essentially the council's plan with the staggered junction, 4 clearly new.
🚦 Main road, both arms, tidal early cut-off to clear right turns.
🚦 Western arm
🚦 Eastern arm
🚦 All round pedestrians and cycles
1 to 3 are essentially the council's plan with the staggered junction, 4 clearly new.
August 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We think it's #Havering council's role to investigate the art of the possible with every project they will be spending money on. Managing the road network for only those who drive is exclusionary.
Reposted by Better Streets for Havering
*** New Blogpost ***
A frankly depressing look at #Havering council coming third from bottom of the 2025 #HealthyStreetsScorecard
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/l...
A frankly depressing look at #Havering council coming third from bottom of the 2025 #HealthyStreetsScorecard
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/l...
London Boroughs Healthy Streets Scorecard 2025
Let’s get right to it. This year, Havering has dropped from 5th from bottom, back to 3rd from bottom in the annual Healthy Streets Scorecard, which was their position in 2023. It isn’t …
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com
July 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
*** New Blogpost ***
A frankly depressing look at #Havering council coming third from bottom of the 2025 #HealthyStreetsScorecard
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/l...
A frankly depressing look at #Havering council coming third from bottom of the 2025 #HealthyStreetsScorecard
betterstreetsforhavering.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/l...