The newly installed Reform UK administration at Havering Council will use its first full council meeting since the May elections to press Transport for London for more detailed information about the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and how the scheme’s income is handled at borough level.
What the motion asks for
A report published ahead of Wednesday's meeting shows Reform councillors have tabled a motion asking the Mayor of London and TfL to provide "greater transparency" regarding ULEZ revenue collection, enforcement income and the allocation of funds back to boroughs.
- Publish borough-by-borough ULEZ data, including receipts and enforcement income.
- Allocate what the motion calls a "fairer share" of ULEZ-related funding to Havering.
- Work collaboratively with the council to identify environmental projects that reflect the transport realities of outer London communities.
The motion stresses Havering's specific transport challenges, noting higher car dependency and fewer public-transport alternatives across parts of the borough. It says many residents, tradespeople, carers and small businesses rely on vehicles for work and daily life.
Amendment and local air-quality context
The Havering Aligned Residents' Association Group has proposed an amendment that restates the Reform motion's main points but also highlights what it describes as the "absence of consideration" of major roads when assessing air quality in Havering — specifically naming the M25 and the A127.
"greater transparency"
TfL has been contacted for comment ahead of the meeting.
Wider council business — climate declaration under review
In a separate move at the same meeting, Reform councillors are expected to pass a motion to rescind the climate emergency declaration adopted under the previous Havering Residents Association (HRA) administration. The motion argues the council should avoid pursuing environmental or net-zero policies that would impose "unnecessary cost, restriction, or pressure on residents, motorists, businesses, or essential council services." The paper names no specific measures that would be revoked if the declaration is removed.
| Motion | Main focus |
|---|---|
| Request to TfL for ULEZ data | Transparency on revenue, enforcement income and borough reinvestment |
| Repeal of climate emergency declaration | Stop pursuing policies seen as imposing extra cost or restrictions |
Both motions mark a clear early priority for the new administration: asserting local influence over how London-wide transport policy affects an outer-borough community and signalling a different approach to environmental policy from the previous council. For residents who drive regularly or run small businesses in Havering, the outcome of the transparency request and the debate over the climate declaration could have practical implications for local projects and council spending in the months ahead.
Council papers indicate those matters will be debated in public at the meeting; TfL's response to Havering's request for detailed ULEZ accounting remains outstanding.
