Sustainable Transport
Councils are focusing on integrating sustainable transport into new developments and expanding electric vehicle infrastructure.
Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee approved a "car-lite" development with 249 social homes in Mitcham in August 2026, featuring 25 electric vehicle charging spaces. In July 2026, Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action approved £30,000 for bus route changes to serve the Heartlands development. Harrow Council's Planning Committee also approved a development in July 2026, requiring £10,000 for cycle lane feasibility studies and traffic reduction.
Croydon councillors requested an update on the electric vehicle (EV) charging strategy rollout in July 2026. Richmond upon Thames Council is repurposing 58 disused car club bays for potential cargo bike and e-bike/e-scooter parking, as decided in March 2026. Ealing Council is set to procure EV charge points across six boroughs, including Harrow and Haringey, following a Cabinet decision in July 2025.
The Regeneration and Economic Development Committee in Redbridge discussed its work plan in July 2026, which includes strategies for regeneration and economic development. The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee in Croydon met in June 2026, with sustainable transport listed as a potential future discussion item. Sustainable transport refers to environmentally friendly travel methods like walking, cycling, and public transport, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Key facts
- Merton Council approved a "car-lite" development with 249 social homes and 25 EV charging spaces in Mitcham in August 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action approved £30,000 for bus route changes in July 2026. Source
- Harrow Council's Planning Committee approved a development in July 2026, requiring £10,000 for cycle lane feasibility studies. Source
- Croydon councillors requested an update on the electric vehicle charging strategy rollout in July 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames Council is repurposing 58 disused car club bays for cargo bike and e-bike/e-scooter parking, as decided in March 2026. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.