sustainable travel
Councils are addressing sustainable travel through electric vehicle infrastructure and objections to airport expansion.
Wandsworth Council is preparing to launch a grant scheme for residents to install electric vehicle (EV) charging cable channels across pavements. The initiative, supported by a £175,000 grant from the Department for Transport, aims to provide a safe method for homeowners to charge EVs. Residents who registered interest will be contacted by the council once the scheme is operational.
Richmond Council formally objected to the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport in August 2026. The council's Special Standing Committee on Heathrow approved its detailed response to the government's consultation, raising concerns over air quality, climate change, and surface access. The council disputes the government's assessment of need for the expansion.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council is preparing to launch a grant scheme for EV charging cable channels. Source
- The Wandsworth EV scheme is backed by a £175,000 grant from the Department for Transport. Source
- Richmond Council formally objected to the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport in August 2026. Source
- Richmond Council's Special Standing Committee on Heathrow approved its response on August 12, 2026. Source
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