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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 2

  1. Greenwich Council backs active travel vouchers for children Greenwich Council has officially backed a scheme to provide children with active travel vouchers, aiming to encourage cycling and scooting among youngsters across the borough.... Greenwich 25 September 2026
  2. Socioeconomic impact of Barking and Dagenham's Controlled Parking Zones questioned Barking and Dagenham Council's expanding Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) strategy is facing scrutiny over its socioeconomic impact, particularly concerning the affordability and... Barking and Dagenham 16 September 2026
  3. CPZ expansion faces scrutiny over air quality data and methodology Barking and Dagenham's proposed expansion of its Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) scheme has come under scrutiny from councillors concerned about the data used to justify air... Barking and Dagenham 16 September 2026
  4. Robin Hood Primary School Street Scheme trial begins A trial scheme to restrict traffic outside Robin Hood Primary School has begun, aiming to improve air quality and road safety for pupils. Kingston upon Thames 16 September 2026
  5. Lewisham Council approves £107m EV charging contract Lewisham Council has approved a £107 million contract for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the borough, marking a... Lewisham 10 September 2026
  6. Lewisham Council to establish borough-wide smoke control area Lewisham Council has taken a significant step towards improving air quality across the borough by approving the commencement of the statutory process to establish a single,... Lewisham 10 September 2026
  7. Petts Wood extension refused by council A proposed side and rear extension at 1 Ryecroft Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, has been refused planning permission by Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 1. Bromley 19 August 2026
  8. Surface access worries in Heathrow expansion response Richmond Council has formally objected to the government's Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), citing significant concerns over surface access, noise, air... Richmond upon Thames 14 August 2026