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21 stories · discussed at 5 council meetings · 14 councils

Councils are implementing new road schemes and infrastructure projects, alongside reviewing parking and school hours, to manage traffic congestion.

Councils are implementing and planning various measures to manage traffic flow and address school-related congestion. Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Transport approved a Red Route on A105 High Road Wood Green in October 2026 to improve traffic flow. Wandsworth Council's Cabinet also approved a lane rental scheme in October 2026 to reduce disruption from street works. Harrow Council's Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel is reviewing parking restrictions on Dalkeith Grove in October 2026 due to severe school traffic congestion.

Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee refused a school hours change for Canary Wharf College Glenworth in October 2026, citing congestion fears. Southwark Council made the Lower Road Cycleway Phase 1 permanent in October 2026, though Phase 2, aimed at tackling congestion, faces a funding gap. Bexley Council is continuing lobbying efforts in October 2026 to secure the extension of the DLR to Belvedere to reduce congestion. Lewisham station upgrades, including gateline relocation to ease congestion, are planned for early 2026.

Key facts

  1. Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Transport approved a Red Route on A105 High Road Wood Green on 13 October 2026. Source
  2. Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved a lane rental scheme in October 2026 to charge for street works on traffic-sensitive roads during peak periods. Source
  3. Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee unanimously refused a school hours change for Canary Wharf College Glenworth on 09 October 2026 due to congestion concerns. Source
  4. Southwark Council made the Lower Road Cycleway 4 scheme permanent in October 2026, but Phase 2, which aims to tackle congestion, faces an unidentified funding gap. Source
  5. Hillingdon Council agreed to commission traffic surveys for Clifton Gardens on 15 April 2026 following resident concerns about school traffic 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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Greenwich Council backs active travel vouchers for children Greenwich Council has officially backed a scheme to provide children with active travel vouchers, aiming to encourage cycling and scooting among youngsters across the borough.... Greenwich 25 September 2026
  2. Socioeconomic impact of Barking and Dagenham's Controlled Parking Zones questioned Barking and Dagenham Council's expanding Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) strategy is facing scrutiny over its socioeconomic impact, particularly concerning the affordability and... Barking and Dagenham 16 September 2026
  3. CPZ expansion faces scrutiny over air quality data and methodology Barking and Dagenham's proposed expansion of its Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) scheme has come under scrutiny from councillors concerned about the data used to justify air... Barking and Dagenham 16 September 2026
  4. 152 Ladbroke Grove alcohol TEN faces safety review A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the sale of alcohol at 152 Ladbroke Grove has been reviewed by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee due to objections from... Kensington and Chelsea 28 August 2026
  5. 20 Cambridge Gardens alcohol bid reviewed Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has reviewed an application to sell alcohol at 20 Cambridge Gardens during the Notting Hill Carnival. The application,... Kensington and Chelsea 28 August 2026
  6. Oxford Gardens Alcohol TEN Refused Amid Carnival Chaos A bid to sell alcohol from the forecourt of 5-7 Oxford Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee. The decision... Kensington and Chelsea 27 August 2026
  7. Notting Hill Carnival sound system bid refused A bid to host a sound system during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee. The application for a Temporary Event... Kensington and Chelsea 19 July 2026
  8. Traffic calming measures to be commissioned for Clifton Gardens Hillingdon Council has agreed to commission traffic surveys for Clifton Gardens following concerns raised by residents about congestion and speeding. The decision was made by... Hillingdon 21 April 2026