Have your say on the future of Ilford!

We’ve now been consulting on the future of Ilford for two weeks. Thank you to everyone who has shared their views so far!

We’re hearing lots of ideas from people who live, work, study and spend time in Ilford, with some common themes starting to emerge:

• A cleaner and safer town centre, with better lighting, maintenance and action on anti-social behaviour.
• More greenery and access to nature, including better parks, public spaces and connections to the River Roding.
• A more vibrant town centre, with a wider mix of shops, cafés, restaurants, culture, events and activities for young people and families.
• Better streets and public spaces, making it easier and more enjoyable to walk, cycle and spend time in Ilford.
• Better community facilities and local infrastructure, including services, play spaces and facilities for existing and future communities.

What do you think? We’d love to hear your ideas, experiences and priorities for Ilford’s future.

There’s still time to get involved. You can:

• View the draft OAPF and supporting documents
• Complete our quick survey
• Come along to a consultation event
• Share your ideas on our interactive map

The consultation is open until 30 October 2026. We’d love to hear from you!