Lane Rental Scheme
Councils are currently developing or reviewing Lane Rental Schemes to manage roadworks and reduce congestion.
Southwark Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed the Lower Road Project, a Lane Rental Scheme, in October 2026, noting that congestion and bus journey times remain significant issues. In September 2026, Wandsworth Council's Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee made decisions regarding the development of its own Lane Rental Scheme.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council aims for its Lane Rental Scheme, which could charge £1,000 to £2,500 per day for roadworks on key roads, to be operational between April and October 2026, pending Department of Transport approval. Havering Council's Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the topic on 14 October 2026.
Lane Rental Schemes allow councils to charge utility companies for occupying busy roads during peak times. These schemes aim to encourage efficient working practices, minimise disruption from roadworks, and reduce congestion for road users.
Key facts
- Southwark's Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed the Lower Road Project on 05 October 2026. Source
- The Lower Road Project has seen an 81% increase in cycling trips since its completion in March 2024. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council aims for its Lane Rental Scheme to be operational between April and October 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham's scheme could charge utility companies £1,000 to £2,500 per day for roadworks. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 7 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.