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Air Quality

82 stories · discussed at 277 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently discussing and implementing various transport and regulatory measures to improve air quality across their boroughs.

Newham Council approved a 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road in October 2026, as part of a wider scheme aimed at enhancing air quality. Also in October 2026, Sutton Council's Scrutiny Committee considered reports on air quality and reducing emissions. In September 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee questioned the methodology for measuring air quality improvements related to Controlled Parking Zone expansion. Kingston upon Thames Council began a trial for the Robin Hood Primary School Street Scheme in September 2026, aiming to improve air quality for pupils.

Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for electric vehicle charging points and decided to establish a borough-wide smoke control area to improve air quality in September 2026. Richmond upon Thames Council formally objected to the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement in August 2026, citing concerns over air quality. Looking ahead, Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026, Haringey Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 26 October 2026, and Hackney Council's Pensions Board on 3 November 2026, with air quality on their agendas.

Key facts

  1. Newham Council approved a 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road in October 2026, as part of a scheme to enhance air quality. Source
  2. Barking and Dagenham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee questioned air quality data methodology for CPZ expansion in September 2026. Source
  3. Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for electric vehicle charging points in September 2026. Source
  4. Lewisham Council decided to establish a borough-wide smoke control area in September 2026 to improve air quality. 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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 10

  1. Barking & Dagenham Review Officer Powers, Delegation Scheme Barking and Dagenham Council has undertaken a comprehensive review of its constitution, including officer powers and the delegation scheme, to enhance service performance and... Barking and Dagenham 3 August 2025
  2. Brent to Install 2,000 New EV Charging Points to Tackle Climate Change and Inequality Brent Council is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with the installation of nearly 2,000 new charging points across the borough. The existing... Brent 31 July 2025
  3. Newham to Retrofit 359 Homes with £1.5M Warm Homes Grant Newham is set to retrofit 359 homes with energy-efficient upgrades thanks to a £1.5 million grant from the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund. The homes, many of which have known... Newham 25 July 2025
  4. Haringey to Push for 20mph Speed Limit on All Roads Haringey Council is considering implementing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit on all roads. The potential change follows a question raised by Councillor Adam Small to Councillor... Haringey 25 July 2025
  5. Bexley Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with 90 New Charging Points and Funding Bids Bexley is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with the installation of 90 new charging points across the borough. The 90 additional... Bexley 21 July 2025
  6. Ealing Council to Procure EV Charge Points Across Six Boroughs Ealing Council is set to procure electric vehicle (EV) charge points across six London boroughs, aiming to boost sustainable transport and improve air quality. Ealing 20 July 2025
  7. Petition to Ban BBQs in Waterlow Park Debated Camden's Culture and Environment Scrutiny Committee has reviewed a petition calling for a permanent ban on charcoal barbecues in Waterlow Park, a popular green space in... Camden 20 July 2025
  8. Mill Hill Car Park to Become 130 New Homes A former car park in Mill Hill will be transformed into 130 new homes after Barnet Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the application. The development, located at... Barnet 20 July 2025