Issue

congestion

13 stories · discussed at 5 council meetings · 10 councils

Councils are currently addressing traffic congestion through parking policies, event management, and promoting sustainable travel options.

Barking and Dagenham Council's expanding Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) strategy is under scrutiny, with councillors questioning its socioeconomic impact on low-income residents and the methodology used to assess air quality improvements in September 2026. Separately, Greenwich Council backed a scheme in September 2026 to provide £150 active travel vouchers to children aged 4-16, aiming to encourage cycling and scooting.

Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has repeatedly addressed public safety concerns related to Notting Hill Carnival, refusing alcohol sales in August 2026 for locations in "highly congested areas" or "known for heavy congestion". In April 2026, Hillingdon Council agreed to commission traffic surveys for Clifton Gardens following resident concerns about congestion and speeding, particularly during school times.

Bexley Council endorsed a sustainable transport strategy in March 2026, aiming to reduce congestion and improve air quality by encouraging greener travel options and lobbying for public transport extensions. Lewisham station is also set for upgrades in early 2026, including a gateline relocation to platform 1, to ease congestion, as announced in October 2025. No upcoming meetings on this topic are listed in the provided material.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council backed a scheme in September 2026 to provide £150 active travel vouchers to children aged 4-16. Source
  2. Barking and Dagenham's CPZ expansion is facing scrutiny over its socioeconomic impact and air quality data, as discussed in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee refused alcohol sales for Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026 due to public safety and congestion concerns. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Hillingdon Council agreed in April 2026 to commission traffic surveys for Clifton Gardens due to resident concerns about congestion. Source
  5. Lewisham station is planned for upgrades in early 2026, including gateline relocation, to ease congestion. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. 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
  2. Richmond Council committee to hear petition for HGV weight limit in Barnes Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee has agreed to hear a petition calling for a 7.5-tonne weight limit for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on The Terrace and High... Richmond upon Thames 17 March 2026
  3. Waltham Forest to Make Pay-to-Park Changes Permanent Waltham Forest Council is set to permanently implement changes to its Pay to Park (P2P) scheme, extending hours and removing free parking periods across the borough. The... Waltham Forest 5 December 2025
  4. Lewisham Station Upgrade Planned for Early 2026 to Ease Congestion Lewisham station is set for upgrades in early 2026, including the relocation of the gateline to platform 1 to ease congestion, and canopy refurbishment planned for 2026/27. Lewisham 18 October 2025
  5. More Carnival Alcohol Sales Blocked Over Congestion Concerns Plans to sell alcohol at 359 Portobello Road during the Notting Hill Carnival have been stymied due to concerns about public safety and congestion. The premises has a maximum... Kensington and Chelsea 22 July 2025