Havering Cyclists is very pleased to hear that Cllr Gillian Ford, representing Havering Residents Association, is supporting our call for a safe cycle network if elected at the upcoming local elections and if funding is forthcoming from TfL.
Gillian said:
“Havering has financial pressures due to historic government underfunding. Despite this, Havering Residents Association have continued to support all modes of transport through active travel, and improved infrastructure.
Improvements include: road surfacing, road safety measures, school streets in collaboration with residents and local ward Councillors, cycle training within schools. Grant applications and external funding have been a strong focus of the HRA, ensuring the delivery of services that extend beyond the Councils available budget. We have most recently accepted grant funding from Thames Freeport for cycle and walking active travel in Marsh Way.
The HRA Cabinet Member for Highways recently represented Havering on the London Councils Committee, voting against the loss of the Freedom pass, leading the way in supporting our older residents right to travel and a reduction in car usage.
We pledge to continue the work we have already started, including the application for all available TfL grants, for road improvements, active travel, and the lobbying for improved bus networks and infrastructure.”
If you’ve not done so already, please tell the other candidates what a safe cycle network in Havering would mean to you; please EMAIL OUR CANDIDTATES using our email tool.