road safety
Councils are approving new traffic schemes to enhance road safety, while residents raise concerns over consultation and funding for various initiatives.
In October 2026, Haringey Council approved a Red Route on the A105 High Road in Wood Green to improve traffic flow and road safety, despite objections. Newham Council also approved a 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road as part of a wider scheme to enhance road safety. Meanwhile, Harrow residents raised concerns in October 2026 about a CCTV camera installed on Dalkeith Grove without prior consultation, citing privacy and compliance issues.
Southwark Council made the Lower Road Cycleway Phase 1 permanent in October 2026, though funding for Phase 2 remains uncertain. In September 2026, Kingston upon Thames began a trial School Street scheme outside Robin Hood Primary School to improve air quality and safety. Croydon Council is scheduled to discuss member petitions concerning road safety for schoolchildren on 21 October 2026.
Councils continue to invest in road safety measures, with Barnet Council approving a £97 million investment for roads and pavements in January 2026, alongside £3.7 million for road safety schemes. In December 2025, Harrow Council implemented a Red Route in Rayners Lane following emergency service concerns about access and safety risks.
Key facts
- Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Transport approved a Red Route on A105 High Road in Wood Green on 13 October 2026, despite 41% objection. Source
- Newham Council approved a 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road in October 2026 as part of a wider public realm improvement scheme. Source
- Southwark Council made the Lower Road Cycleway Phase 1 permanent in October 2026, but Phase 2 faces an unidentified funding gap. Source
- Harrow residents raised concerns in October 2026 about a CCTV camera installed on Dalkeith Grove without prior consultation. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.