Families, businesses and politicians have worked together to give two Romford roads a makeover.

Romford Recorder: Cally and Oscar Sait with colourful plants.Cally and Oscar Sait with colourful plants. (Image: Roshini Hyde)

Linley Crescent and Percy Road residents gathered on Sunday (May 30) to decorate their front gardens, the green at the junction of the two streets and King George's Playing Fields.

Romford Recorder: Jeff Fry (l) was in charge of decorating the entrance to King George's Playing Fields.Jeff Fry (l) was in charge of decorating the entrance to King George's Playing Fields. (Image: Roshini Hyde)

Organiser Roshini Hyde, who lives in the crescent, told this paper: "We noticed there was more litter lying around during lockdown and everything looked quite drab and run-down.

Romford Recorder: Linley Crescent resident Roshini Hyde organised the community planting day.Linley Crescent resident Roshini Hyde organised the community planting day. (Image: Roshini Hyde)

"We just wanted to add more colour to our road and the community really came together to help.

"We had a really successful day."

Romford Recorder: Mason Barker from Mason's Gardening Services standing on the refreshed green.Mason Barker from Mason's Gardening Services standing on the refreshed green. (Image: Roshini Hyde)

People donated plants, flowers and soil to the cause and business Cakeybakeydoodaa provided cakes for the volunteers.

Romford Recorder: Businesses and residents brought refreshments for the day.Businesses and residents brought refreshments for the day. (Image: Roshini Hyde)

Havering councillors Jason Frost and Dilip Patel joined the planting effort, along with the Mawneys community police team.

Romford Recorder: Alyssa Hyde (l) and Leo and Max Pearce all helped on the day.Alyssa Hyde (l) and Leo and Max Pearce all helped on the day. (Image: Roshini Hyde)

"As no-one can go on holiday, we're all stuck in our own areas - so let's make them brighter and more colourful," Roshini added.

Romford Recorder: The Church of the Good Shepherd made a special cake for the occasion.The Church of the Good Shepherd made a special cake for the occasion. (Image: Roshini Hyde)