Havering Council is facing scrutiny over significant delays in implementing traffic schemes, with councillors questioning the lengthy timescales even after public consultations have concluded. The issue was raised during a recent council meeting, where Councillor Martin Goode and Councillor John Tyler both pressed Councillor Alex Sibley, Cabinet Member for Highways, for answers.
Councillor Goode specifically highlighted that seemingly simple traffic schemes are taking up to two years to implement and sought to understand what actions Councillor Sibley would take to expedite the process. Councillor Tyler echoed these concerns, requesting an explanation for the delays and details on measures to speed up implementation.
Councillor Tyler also referenced correspondence that described some council works as erroneously warped, money wasting and moral posturing crusades.
He invited Councillor Sibley to identify these specific projects. This sentiment was further elaborated by Councillor Oscar Ford, who, in a question to Councillor Sibley, referred to correspondence suggesting that Funding priorities must focus on the things the people really need and not wasting money on other people's erroneously warped, money wasting and moral posturing crusades.
Councillor Ford also invited Councillor Sibley to identify these specific council works.
Councillor Sibley was asked to outline the specific measures being introduced to address the prolonged delays in implementing traffic schemes, particularly those that have already completed resident consultations and detailed publications. The council's approach to these matters is detailed in documents such as the Public reports pack.
