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Air Quality

82 stories · discussed at 276 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 7

  1. Civic Centre FF&E contracts awarded Haringey Council has awarded contracts for fixtures, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) for its new Civic Centre, a key step in the project to establish the council's new... Haringey 31 March 2026
  2. Mudchute Farm lease renewed for 30 years Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved a 30-year lease renewal for Mudchute Farm and Park, securing the long-term future of the popular city farm. The decision, made... Tower Hamlets 26 March 2026
  3. Hackney Downs Station area improvements abandoned after public outcry Plans to improve the public realm around Hackney Downs Station have been abandoned following significant public opposition, particularly to proposals for two-way traffic on... Hackney 24 March 2026
  4. Greenwich Council Backs Climate Resilience in New Planning Document Greenwich Council has formally adopted a new Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), signalling a significant step towards enhancing the borough's preparedness... Greenwich 20 March 2026
  5. Wandsworth Council Reviews Vauxhall Square Development Concerns, Citing Daylight, Sunlight, and Park Connectivity Issues Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has reviewed observations on a significant mixed-use development proposed for Vauxhall Square in the neighbouring borough of... Wandsworth 19 March 2026
  6. Bexley Council Backs Sustainable Transport Strategy with Focus on Public Transport and Active Travel Bexley Council has formally endorsed a sustainable transport strategy aimed at encouraging greener travel options across the borough. The decision was made during a Places... Bexley 19 March 2026
  7. Richmond Council to make St James Catholic Primary School Street permanent and amend Sheen Mount Primary School Street times Richmond upon Thames Council is continuing to expand its School Streets programme, with plans to make Phase 4 permanent and provide updates on Phases 5 and 6. The initiative,... Richmond upon Thames 17 March 2026
  8. Barnet Council Enhances Care Leaver Transition Planning Following Ofsted Feedback Barnet Council is enhancing its transition planning for care-experienced young people, incorporating feedback from a recent Ofsted focused visit. The Children and Education... Barnet 14 March 2026