Ongar Way Village Green was originally designated in 1970, but was officially dedicated as a village green on Saturday, August 2.
Havering Council said this dedication shows the borough’s “ongoing commitment to preserving valuable public green spaces”.
This dedication is the third of five new village greens for 2025, which will join the five open spaces that were dedicated last year, including Fleet Close, Hitchin Close, Wennington Village Green, Dover’s, and Gooshays Green.
Residents and councillors, including Havering council leader Ray Morgon, and South Hornchurch ward councillors Natasha Summers and Graham Williamson, attended the event.
Cllr Morgon said: “The dedication of Ongar Way, also known locally as Newton’s Corner, is a testament to our borough’s dedication to safeguarding community green spaces.
“These areas are not just patches of grass, they are the heart of our communities and support wellbeing and a sense of belonging.”
Ongar Way Village Green joins Platford and Tyle Green, and Priory Green, which were dedicated in July, with Reed Pond Walk Copse and Havering-atte-Bower dedications to follow.
