School Streets Programme
Richmond Council is expanding its School Streets programme, as Harrow Council paused its expansion for public engagement.
Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee approved the progression of Phase 7 of its School Streets programme in September 2026. This initiative creates part-time pedestrian and cycle zones near schools, with pre-trial consultations now planned for eight identified schools. The committee also delegated authority for approving final designs.
Harrow Council decided to pause the expansion of its School Streets programme until March 2026, following negative feedback from consultations in July 2025. The council plans to implement a new pre-parking engagement process to ensure residents' views are captured at the earliest stage.
Kingston Council's Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee discussed proposed schemes for its 2026/27 Local Implementation Plan, including safer streets, in October 2025. These proposals are part of a funding bid to Transport for London, which has indicated an allocation of £859,000 for Kingston's core schemes.
Key facts
- Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee approved progression of Phase 7 of its School Streets programme in September 2026. Source
- Phase 7 involves pre-trial consultations with local councillors, schools, and residents for eight identified schools in Richmond. Source
- Harrow Council paused the expansion of its School Streets programme until March 2026. Source
- Harrow's pause followed negative feedback from consultations regarding proposed schemes in July 2025. Source
- Transport for London indicated an allocation of £859,000 for Kingston's core Local Implementation Plan schemes. Source
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