Sir Peter Hendy, Commissioner for Transport for London (TfL) met with Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of the Council last week to discuss schemes that the Council and TfL are working on jointly.
Havering Council also raised the issue of improving safety at Gallows Corner, which has become a cause of concern for residents recently.
Other key matters discussed included Crossrail and Romford Station access, and the possibility of a further major development scheme for Western Road (Romford) to complement the new Romford leisure development. Sir Peter Hendy said he was happy that Crossrail will be a great economic benefit to the town.
They also discussed the TfL river crossings consultation, which includes plans for a new river crossing from Belvedere to the A13 in Rainham.
TfL representatives were then given a quick tour of Victoria Road and The Battis, both part of the current Romford major scheme and funded by TfL and Sir Peter Hendy was impressed with the work that had been done so far.
Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of the Council, said:
“We had a very successful meeting which will help us to move forward with a lot of projects that we are working on jointly with TfL.
“Some of those are coming to an end soon and it was a great opportunity to show off what all the hard work has achieved.”
A street party to celebrate the works on Victoria Road and the Battis as part of the major scheme will take place on Victoria Road on Saturday 22nd September from 12noon until 3pm.
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