Elliot Playing Field in Hornchurch has been dedicated as Havering’s eleventh Village Green, strengthening long term protections for one of the borough’s much loved open spaces.
The site is among several new green spaces announced at this month’s Cabinet meeting, including Queen’s Theatre Green, Cherry Tree Lane Green and The Havering Well Garden – in the borough’s next wave of designations.
The dedication, which took place on Saturday 14 March 2026, builds on Havering’s ongoing programme of preserving much-loved parks, commons and local recreation grounds under the Village Green framework and was attended by Emerson Park Ward Councillors David Godwin and Cllr Laurance Garrard, who joined Cllr Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration.
Village Green status safeguards them from future development and ensure they remain freely accessible for community use.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Ray Morgon, said:
“This dedication highlights our ongoing commitment to safeguarding Havering’s much‑loved open spaces.
“Elliot Playing Field, already well‑used by local residents, will now benefit from the borough’s highest level of protection for community green spaces, enhanced and enjoyed for generations to come.
“We are proud to continue strengthening Havering’s green network and preserving the character of our borough.”
The schedule for the new dedications in March includes:
- Queen’s Theatre Green, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, to be dedicated on Saturday 21 March 2026, 11am
- Cherry Tree Lane Green, Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, to be dedicated on Sunday 22 March 2026, 11am
- The Havering Well Garden, Roneo Corner, Romford, to be dedicated on Sunday 22 March 2026, 3pm