A school street zone – which restricts traffic on roads near schools at drop-off and pick-up times – currently being trialled around Whybridge Infant and Junior Schools and The Brittons Academy could cover a wider area.
The council has proposed two options for adding several roads to the scheme, which at the moment incorporates part of Blacksmith Lane, Harlow Road, Ford Close, Ford Lane and Sunningdale Avenue.
For option one the extension would cover the full length of Blacksmith Lane, as well as Alexandra Road and Oliver Road.
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Option two is to cover the whole area around the three schools – bordered by Rainham Road and South End Road – to include streets such as Ongar Way, Theydon Gardens and Danbury Road.
The trial came into force in June and was expected to last 18 months, with residents able to share feedback after six months.
People living in Oliver Road previously told the Recorder they felt “overlooked” and were “absolutely disgusted” by the council’s lack of communication.
Tracy Fowell, who had been speaking to councillors on behalf of other residents, said: “The thing is if parents are not going to be able to park outside those schools, where are they going to park?
“They are going to be congesting Oliver Road, so we are going to have more traffic coming down our street.
“It’s just caused our street a really big frustration.”
However, following a meeting with residents, council officers have agreed to conduct a consultation on the two expansion options.
On its consultation website, the council said: “The council is committed to making Havering’s roads safer for everyone living, working and visiting the borough.
“We are creating a cleaner environment that will reduce air pollution and improve the health and wellbeing of the community by encouraging more active travel wherever possible.”
Residents can share their views via the council’s consultation website until December 1.
