Green spaces
Councils are enhancing green spaces for public health and climate action, alongside managing existing areas.
Councils are actively planning for and enhancing green spaces. Lambeth Council is seeking public health input for its Local Plan in September 2026, identifying opportunities to promote health through green spaces. Redbridge's Clean and Green Committee outlined 2026-27 priorities in September 2026, focusing on enhancing green spaces, biodiversity, and creating pocket parks. Redbridge Council also secured GLA funding for new pocket parks and street trees in July 2026. Islington Council's £4 billion climate action programme, reviewed in March 2026, includes green space expansion.
The management and protection of existing green spaces remain a key focus. Richmond upon Thames Council decided to reclaim allotments for cemetery expansion in March 2026, despite public opposition. Barnet councillors and police are tackling anti-social behaviour and green space issues through ward walks, with actions tracked and followed up, as reported in March 2026. Merton residents voiced concerns in November 2025 over a proposed development impacting local green spaces.
Key facts
- Redbridge Clean and Green Committee outlined 2026-27 priorities in September 2026, including enhancing green spaces. Source
- Lambeth Council is seeking public health input for its Local Plan in September 2026, including opportunities for green spaces. Source
- Redbridge Council secured GLA funding for new pocket parks and street trees, as discussed in July 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames Council decided to reclaim allotments for cemetery expansion in March 2026. Source
- Islington Council's climate action programme, reviewed in March 2026, includes the expansion of green spaces. 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.