Report attached.

Report Title: Active Travel Strategy Adoption

Presented by: : Councillor Ray Morgon, Council Leader

Cabinet:

1.         Approved the active travel principles and measures set out within the active travel strategy for implementation in Havering, throughout the period between 2026 and 2041.

2.         Agreed to the adoption of the Active Travel Strategy

Report Title: Active Travel Strategy Adoption

Presented by: : Councillor Ray Morgon, Council Leader

Summary:

The Council has developed an Active Travel Strategy for the borough setting out the Council’s long-term vision for providing residents with opportunities for travel within the borough sustainably, should they choose to do so.

The strategy proposes a coordinated, ambitious approach to making active travel a realistic and attractive choice for everyone in Havering. It combines infrastructure improvements, behaviour change initiatives, and policy alignment to deliver measurable benefits for health, environment, economy, and community life.

Purpose and Vision

The strategy sets out a 15-year plan to transform travel in Havering by making walking, cycling, and public transport the preferred modes for everyday journeys. It aims to address challenges such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and health inequalities, while supporting economic vitality and community wellbeing. The vision is for Havering’s residents, businesses, and visitors to be less dependent on cars and to benefit from a healthier, more sustainable environment.

Key Proposals

To achieve its vision by 2041, measures will be delivered in three key areas:

•           Physical measures: Creating an active travel network, mobility hubs, and upgraded travel information.

•           Supporting measures: Traffic management, data collection, and policy and design guidance.

•           Soft measures: Encouraging behaviour change, engagement, and facilitating access to cycles and micro-mobility.

The Havering Active Travel Strategy has been developed collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders. Workshops have given the Council a greater understanding of stakeholder needs and priorities which has helped identify emerging plans across the borough.

This strategy aligns with the latest regional and national objectives and has been tailored to Havering’s unique context.

Delivery and Monitoring

A detailed action plan sets out specific measures, timeframes, and policy alignments across seven themes (infrastructure, engagement, funding, policy, traffic management, information, and micromobility).

Progress will be reported back on an annual basis to the Council’s Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC).

Cabinet:

1.         Approved the active travel principles and measures set out within the active travel strategy for implementation in Havering, throughout the period between 2026 and 2041.

2.         Agreed to the adoption of the Active Travel Strategy