People will be given more time to cross a dangerous junction under new plans.

This week, Green party district councillor Steven Neville claimed victory in a long-running attempt to give pedestrians more time to cross at the junction of Albert Road, Palmerston Road, Roding Lane and Loughton Way in Buckhurst Hill.

People living in nearby residential homes are often caught halfway across the junction, with little time to cross the busy roads.

The announcement means more time will be given between lights changing, helping elderly people and mothers with young children cross safely.

Cllr Neville said: “It has been long overdue.

“However I am delighted that this is now going to happen and would like to thank all those at the county council for recognising the need to change.”