network management
Islington councillors are demanding consistent cyclist safety measures during roadworks, discussing the council's network management.
Islington councillors are demanding more consistent safety measures for cyclists during roadworks, citing a "postcode lottery" in how traffic and pedestrian flow are managed. This discussion took place at the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee in October 2026, focusing on the council's network management and the coordination of roadworks.
The council manages roadworks, which utility companies and contractors have statutory rights to carry out, through a permit system. It also reviews traffic management plans submitted by these companies and contractors, as discussed by the Islington committee in October 2026. No further meetings are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- Islington councillors demanded consistent cyclist safety measures during roadworks in October 2026. Source
- The Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee discussed network management in October 2026. Source
- Islington Council manages roadworks through a permit system and reviews traffic management plans. Source
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