Reform’s 100-Day Plan Targets Cleaner Streets in Havering 2026

Key Points

• The Havering Reform administration has unveiled its first 100-day action plan.
• At the Full Council held on 22 July, Council Leader Councillor Keith Prince AM unveiled the plan officially.
• The plan revolves around themes of financial stability, strong governance, and visible improvements for the residents.
• Cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods make the list of key objectives.
• Cooperation with Metropolitan Police has been listed as part of the plan including Council S92 funded police officers and Havering Joint Task Force.
• Among others, housing of locals and safeguarding Havering parks and other open spaces form the key points in the plan.
• The Council claims it will review its services for efficiency and accountability.
• It includes cultural events at Romford Market, Fairkytes Arts Centre, Raphael Park, and Rom Skatepark.
• The administration claims that the longer-term vision of Havering as “London’s Super Suburb” will be announced after 100 days.

Havering (East London Times) August 7, 2026 – The programme was formally presented by Council Leader Councillor Keith Prince AM at a Full Council meeting on 22 July. The administration says the plan is intended to provide stability, improve the way Havering Council operates and begin delivering practical changes for residents.

According to the plan, three central priorities will guide the administration’s work during its opening period: stabilising the Council, establishing a long-term roadmap and delivering visible improvements across the borough.

The administration has said the programme is not intended to resolve every issue facing Havering within 100 days. Instead, it is being presented as the first stage of a wider plan that will be developed after the initial period.

What are the main priorities of Havering’s 100-day plan?

The Reform administration has placed financial stability at the centre of its programme. It says the Council must first establish a clear understanding of its financial and organisational position before it can set out a detailed long-term strategy.

The plan refers to the “huge financial difficulties” facing Havering Council. Councillor Prince has said Cabinet members and Council officers are working to address those difficulties while preparing a longer-term roadmap for the authority.

The administration says financial management will be accompanied by a stronger focus on governance and decision-making. It wants residents to be able to see how public money is being spent, how decisions are reached and whether Council services are providing value for money.

This approach is intended to strengthen accountability within the authority. The administration says decisions should be properly governed and should reflect the interests of Havering residents.

How does the plan address the Council’s financial position?

The administration says it wants to examine the Council’s finances and organisational arrangements in detail during the first 100 days. The purpose of the review is to identify the authority’s current position and establish the basis for future decisions.

Value for money is a recurring theme throughout the programme. The administration says residents need confidence that Council funds are being used responsibly, particularly at a time when the authority is facing significant financial pressure.

The plan also links financial stability to the quality of local services. The administration says improved financial management should help the Council make better decisions, protect important services and ensure that spending is directed towards areas that residents have identified as priorities.

A review of governance is also expected to form part of the initial programme. The stated aim is to create a Council that operates in a more accountable way and provides clearer information about its performance.

What changes are planned for Havering’s streets?

Cleaner streets are identified as one of the issues residents raised during the election. The Reform administration says it wants people to see practical improvements in their local areas rather than hear promises that remain focused only on the distant future.

The plan therefore places attention on the everyday appearance of the borough. Street cleanliness, litter clearance and the management of public areas are included within the wider commitment to visible improvements.

The administration has not presented the first 100 days as a complete solution to all environmental concerns. However, it says that a greater focus on local surroundings will be part of its approach to improving the quality of life for residents.

The emphasis on cleaner streets also connects with the Council’s plans to protect parks and open spaces. Litter clearance, grass cutting and vegetation management are listed among the measures that could help maintain Council-owned land and reduce potential risks.

How will the administration approach neighbourhood safety?

Safer neighbourhoods are another major priority in the 100-day programme. The administration says residents should feel safe in the places where they live, work, shop and spend their leisure time.

The Council has highlighted its work with the Metropolitan Police. This includes Council-funded S92 officers and the Havering Joint Task Force, which are described as part of the partnership arrangements supporting local policing and community safety.

The administration has also referred to the response to a recent robbery at Boots in Hornchurch. According to the Council’s account, officers intercepted a vehicle, arrested five people and recovered stolen goods after the incident.

The Hornchurch response has been presented by the administration as an example of partnership working. The plan indicates that cooperation between the Council, police and other agencies will remain important as the administration seeks to improve safety across the borough.

The programme does not suggest that policing is solely a Council responsibility. Instead, it recognises that neighbourhood safety depends on cooperation between local government, the police and other partners.

What does the plan say about local services?

The Reform administration says residents want better Council services and a local authority that listens to their concerns. It has therefore included a review of the way services are delivered within the first 100 days.

The stated objective is to ensure that services operate efficiently and provide better value for money. The administration also says the Council should be more responsive to residents and should focus on the services people use in their daily lives.

One of the messages the administration says it heard during the election was that residents did not feel they were being listened to. The new plan promises a different approach, with the Council saying it intends to put Havering residents first.

Councillor Keith Prince said:

“This plan picks up these issues and ensures that we start moving forward in the right direction for a better Havering.”

The statement reflects the administration’s position that the 100-day programme is designed to begin addressing concerns raised during the election while creating the foundations for longer-term work.

How does housing feature in the programme?

Housing for local people is included among the issues the administration says residents raised during the election. The Reform administration says it wants Havering to provide homes for local people as part of its wider approach to the borough’s future.

The first 100 days are expected to establish the direction of the administration’s housing policy rather than deliver a complete long-term housing strategy. The subject is linked to the broader vision that the Council says it will set out after the initial programme.

The administration has framed housing as part of its ambition to develop Havering in a way that supports the people who already live in the borough. Further details of the longer-term approach are expected when the Council presents its wider roadmap.

Why are Havering’s parks and open spaces included?

The protection of Havering’s green spaces and parks is another important element of the plan. The administration says this priority has become particularly significant following a period of hot and dry weather during which the borough experienced a series of grass fires.

The Council says it is working with the London Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan Police and other partners to establish the causes of the fires and reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

Preventative measures include clearing litter, cutting grass and managing vegetation on Council-owned land. The Council also says it will work with private landowners where firebreaks and responsible maintenance are needed.

The plan therefore treats the protection of open spaces as both an environmental and public safety issue. Maintaining parks and areas of vegetation is intended to protect the borough’s green character while helping reduce potential fire risks.

What role will culture and community life play?

The 100-day programme also recognises the importance of culture and community activity in Havering. The administration has highlighted events and venues across the borough, including activities at Romford Market, Fairkytes Arts Centre and the free summer music programme at Raphael Park.

The revival of Rom Skatepark has also been included among the examples of the borough’s cultural and recreational offer. The administration says supporting local culture can help bring communities together, support local talent and strengthen pride in Havering.

These activities are being presented as part of the wider effort to improve the experience of living in the borough. They also provide opportunities for residents to use public spaces, attend local events and participate in community life.

The administration’s focus on culture sits alongside its priorities for cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods and better local services. Together, these areas form part of its stated ambition to make visible improvements across Havering.

What is the ‘London’s Super Suburb’ vision?

The first 100-day plan is intended to establish the foundations for a longer-term vision for Havering. The administration says it will set out that vision at the end of the initial period.

The proposed name for the wider ambition is “London’s Super Suburb”. The administration says the objective is to create a borough where people are proud to live, work, visit and invest.

The phrase is being used to describe the longer-term direction of the Council rather than a separate policy or individual project. Its success will depend on how the administration develops its plans for finances, services, housing, safety, the environment and local economic activity.

For now, the 100-day programme represents the first formal statement of the Reform administration’s priorities since taking control of the Council. The next stage will be to demonstrate how those priorities are translated into decisions and measurable actions.

Background to Havering’s Reform administration plan

The 100-day programme was launched after the Reform administration took control of Havering Council and began setting out its initial priorities for the borough. Councillor Keith Prince AM presented the plan at Full Council on 22 July.

The administration says the plan reflects concerns raised by residents during the election, particularly around the Council’s financial position, the quality of local services, street cleanliness, safety and housing.

Its immediate approach is based on reviewing the authority’s finances and governance while identifying practical improvements that residents can see. The programme also provides the starting point for a longer-term strategy, which the administration says will be published after the first 100 days under the title “London’s Super Suburb”.

How could the plan affect Havering residents?

The immediate effect for residents is likely to depend on how quickly the Council turns its stated priorities into practical changes. People may look for improvements in street cleanliness, grass cutting, litter clearance, neighbourhood safety and the way local services respond to complaints.

Residents may also monitor how the administration explains the Council’s financial position and whether future decisions demonstrate value for money. The planned review of finances and governance could provide more information about the authority’s challenges and the choices required to address them.

People seeking housing may be interested in how the administration develops its commitment to providing homes for local people. However, the 100-day plan sets out the direction of travel rather than a complete housing programme.

Those who use Havering’s parks, open spaces, markets, arts venues and recreational facilities may also follow the Council’s work on maintenance, fire prevention and cultural activity. The longer-term impact will become clearer when the administration publishes its wider vision and provides details of future policies, funding and delivery timescales.