School Streets Programme
Richmond Council expands its School Streets programme as Harrow residents back active travel initiatives.
Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee approved the progression of Phase 7 of its School Streets programme in September 2026, involving pre-trial consultations at eight schools. Meanwhile, Harrow residents expressed strong support for the council's active travel strategy, which includes initiatives for safer roads, at the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel meeting in October 2026.
Harrow Council had previously paused its School Streets expansion until March 2026, following negative feedback from consultations in July 2025, and plans a new pre-parking engagement process. In October 2025, Kingston Council's Neighbourhood Committee discussed proposed schemes for its 2026/27 Local Implementation Plan, aiming for safer transport as part of a funding bid.
The School Streets programme creates part-time pedestrian and cycle zones near schools to enhance child safety, encourage active travel, and reduce air pollution.
Key facts
- Harrow residents supported the council's active travel strategy at the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel meeting in October 2026. Source
- Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee approved Phase 7 of its School Streets programme in September 2026. Source
- Kingston Council's Neighbourhood Committee discussed proposed schemes for the 2026/27 Local Implementation Plan in October 2025. Source
- TfL indicated a total allocation of £859,000 for Kingston's core Local Implementation Plan schemes. Source
- Harrow Council paused its School Streets expansion until March 2026 in July 2025. Source
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