Traffic Congestion
Councils are implementing traffic management schemes and addressing resident concerns about increased traffic.
Kingston upon Thames Council began a trial school street scheme in September 2026, restricting traffic around Robin Hood Primary School to improve air quality and safety. The effectiveness of this experimental traffic management order and any potential traffic displacement will be monitored. Separately, Haringey Council approved bus route changes and associated traffic management orders in July 2026 to extend Transport for London services to the new Heartlands development.
Residents have raised concerns about increased traffic from new developments. In September 2026, Lambeth Council granted a licence for an Amazon distribution hub despite objections regarding potential congestion on Hamilton Road. Brent Council's Planning Committee approved a Wembley Centre development in August 2026, following concerns about insufficient parking potentially leading to congestion. Additionally, Kensington and Chelsea residents worried in July 2026 about a delivery-only kitchen exacerbating traffic on Kensington High Street.
Key facts
- Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee approved an experimental traffic management order for a school street scheme in September 2026. Source
- Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for an Amazon distribution hub in September 2026, despite resident objections about potential increased traffic. Source
- Brent Council's Planning Committee granted permission for a Wembley Centre development in August 2026, despite concerns about insufficient parking leading to congestion. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved revised parking fees in July 2026, aimed at managing demand. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action approved bus route changes and traffic management orders in July 2026 for the Heartlands development. Source 1 Source 2
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.