Department for Transport
Kingston Council recently adopted a new road maintenance plan to secure Department for Transport funding, while Brent Council seeks government funding for a new railway.
Kingston Council adopted a new Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan in September 2026, a requirement for securing maximum Department for Transport (DfT) funding for road upkeep. Also in September 2026, Brent Council committed to seeking government funding for the proposed West London Orbital Railway, aiming to connect residents to jobs and support new homes.
Ealing Council allocated £1.635 million from DfT highway improvement funding for its 2026/27 Transport and Highways Programme in March 2026. This follows Bexley Council being set to receive a DfT highway funding incentive in 2025-2026, contingent on demonstrating best practices in sustainable asset management.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is the UK government department responsible for transport policy and funding, providing grants for active travel schemes and overseeing the nation's transport system. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's proposed Lane Rental Scheme, which aims to minimise roadworks disruption, is pending DfT approval, as discussed in July 2025.
Key facts
- Kingston Council adopted a new Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan on September 23, 2026, to secure Department for Transport funding. Source
- Brent Council committed to seeking government funding for the West London Orbital Railway on September 14, 2026. Source
- Ealing Council allocated £1.635 million from Department for Transport highway improvement funding for 2026/27. Source
- Lewisham's A205 Road Realignment project was no longer considered for Department for Transport's Major Road Network process in November 2025. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Lane Rental Scheme is pending approval from the Department of Transport, as discussed in July 2025. Source
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