THE deadline is fast approaching for residents to tell Havering Council what their priorities are for the borough.
People are being asked to complete the "Your Council, Your Say" survey to help the authority understand the needs and issues of local people.
The short survey asks for people's opinions on council services, local streets and parks. Everyone who takes part has their chance to list their own top priorities for their area.
The survey has had a great response since it opened on March 25.
The closing date is 5pm on May 7 and all Havering residents aged 16 or over are encouraged to fill it in so that they don't miss out.
The survey is available online at www.havering.gov.uk/yoursay
Those who prefer a paper version can pick one up from libraries and the Public Advice and Service Centre.
The information collected in the survey will be used to influence the council's priorities and decision making over the next two years.
The previous survey in 2011 made it clear what residents' main priorities and concerns were.
In response, the council says it kept weekly bin collections, protected parks and libraries, cared for vulnerable people and invested in maintaining and improving the borough's roads and pavements.