Haringey Council is set to launch public consultations on two key strategies aimed at shaping a more sustainable future for the borough: the Kerbside Strategy and the Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on 15 July 2025, marking a significant step towards transforming Haringey's streets and promoting environmentally friendly transportation.
The Cabinet was asked to approve the draft Kerbside Strategy and Electric Vehicle Strategy for public consultation. The feedback from these consultations will be used to shape the final strategies.
The draft Kerbside Strategy aims to convert kerbside spaces into multifunctional areas that address transport emissions, pollution, and road safety, while also supporting local businesses and active travel. The strategy is built around five priorities:
- Inclusivity, creating places for people and supporting local businesses
- Prioritising accessible and active travel
- Supporting efficient bus operations
- Supporting a less congested and safer road network
- Being clean, green, and resilient to climate change
This approach aims to balance the needs of different stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and delivery services.
According to council documents, initial engagement found that 84% of respondents agreed that the kerbside is a public space that everyone should be able to use.
The draft Electric Vehicle Strategy focuses on enhancing the Council's electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the transition to EVs, aligning with the government's ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The Electric Vehicle Strategy includes the following overarching aims:
- Ensure all drivers have access to a high-quality electric vehicle chargepoint network
- Ensure that the chargepoint network is future proof and innovative
- Transition the council fleet as an example of proactive EV adoption
- Support the adoption of active travel, public transport and e-mobility
According to council documents, the most impactful intervention the Council could make is to install chargepoints that charge a lower price for electricity.
To ensure the success of these strategies, Haringey Council is encouraging all residents and businesses to participate in the upcoming public consultations. The feedback received will play a crucial role in shaping the final versions of both the Kerbside Strategy and the Electric Vehicle Strategy.
