‘I WILL INVEST’: Councillor Prince Vows To Protect Langton’s Gardens Lake As Drought Takes Its Toll
Havering Council Leader Councillor Keith Prince AM has told the Havering Daily that he is committed to investing in Langton’s Gardens and its lake, as prolonged hot and dry weather continues to take its toll on the Hornchurch beauty spot.
The lake is currently facing serious pressure, with falling water levels creating increasingly difficult conditions for the fish and wildlife that depend on it.
Councillor Prince has made clear that protecting the gardens and lake is important to him and that he wants to see investment in the site to ensure it remains one of Havering’s treasured green spaces.
The immediate concern is the welfare of the fish.
Following advice from the Environment Agency, contractors will soon attend the site to safely remove the fish as a precaution while the current drought conditions continue.
Councillor Prince said:
“We know how much Langtons Gardens means to residents and understand the concern about the lake and the wildlife it supports.
“Following guidance from the Environment Agency, contractors will be removing the fish so they can be protected as safely as possible during these difficult weather conditions.”
The lake relies entirely on groundwater and surface run-off and does not have a natural water source such as a spring or stream.
With continued hot weather causing increased evaporation and little rainfall, water levels have fallen significantly.
The Council is now working with partners to investigate ways of increasing the amount of water in the lake and is continuing to monitor the situation closely.
For residents, the lake is an important part of Langton’s Gardens, providing a much-loved setting for wildlife and visitors.
The current situation highlights just how vulnerable some of Havering’s green spaces can be during prolonged periods of extreme weather.
But Councillor Prince has indicated that the Council is looking beyond the immediate crisis and is committed to the future of the site.
The removal of the fish is therefore being carried out as a protective measure, with the aim of safeguarding them until conditions improve.
The Council will continue to monitor the lake and work with partners on potential solutions.
For Langton’s Gardens, the hope is that the current drought can be overcome and that the lake can once again become the thriving wildlife habitat residents know and love.
And Councillor Prince’s message is clear: investment in Langton’s Gardens and its lake is on the agenda.
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Just as long as he doesn’t use the company that did the pool refurbishment in Washington….