Almost every city in the world needs to urgently understand the need to get really good at planning and designing for shade. #UrbanHeat

Bryn Davidson - Lanefab@lanefab.com · 3d ago

A friend’s recent photo of civic shading in Malaga

The government’s just released their third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, and it’s got big ambitions. In the first of a series of blogs, @iamthedans.bsky.social, our policy and public affairs manager, breaks down what the funding means. Read it here 👇

Is the government giving enough funding to active travel in England?

The government’s just released their third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, and it’s got big ambitions. In the first of a series of blogs, Dan Simpson, our policy and public affairs manager,…

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We're taking action to make Newham safer. During ASB Awareness Week, our officers joined Stratford BID and the Metropolitan Police on patrols across Stratford, working with local businesses to tackle anti-social behaviour, share crime prevention advice and help keep our town centre safe for all.

Back from holiday & delighted to join Cllr Susan Masters to celebrate the completion of latest phase of Newham Council's Romford Rd safety scheme: 🚲bike lanes 🚦signalised junctions 🚶‍♀️ped crossings 🌳street trees, planting & drainage Great partnership working with TfL team

Today we joined council officers, TfL staff & fellow campaigners to celebrate the opening of the first junction on the Romford Road active travel scheme. A complete transformation of the Green Street connection - making walking & cycling much safer & more pleasant.

Measures to improve air quality not only save lives, but they save money too. Surely a win for everyone - especially cash strapped councils? So why are Newham council putting forward a review that will encourage people to use their cars more? @newhamgreens.bsky.social

Air Quality News@air-quality-news.bsky.social · 3w ago

Local clean air action has saved almost 14,000 lives and £15 billion Local authority action to tackle air pollution has saved almost 14,000 lives in England and delivered an estimated £15 billion in health and economic benefits, according to a new study. airqualitynews.com/health/local...

An extreme wildfire risk remains in place across our city. London Fire Brigade is urging Londoners to take extra precautions ⤵️ ✅ Create a firebreak around your home ✅ Keep grass cut short ✅ Clear garden waste ✅ Cut back trees & shrubs ✅ Position sheds away from buildings

Wildfire risk is real - and it’s already happening. We’ve seen fires break out across London after the heat. Dry grass is a tinderbox. Please do what you can to keep our city safe: take care with barbecues, take litter home and dispose of cigarettes safely. Follow London Fire Brigade's advice:

Grass and Wildfires

Wildfires can be devastating. Find out how to prevent them, and what to do if you spot one.

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The new administration’s proposal to review parking has come under scrutiny from all sides… newhamvoices.co.uk/2026/07/15/f...

Fears over with clash with Khan following council parking policy changes

London-wide policies from City Hall could potentially undermine Newham Council's move towards more free parking in the borough

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“Many car owners assume they're fused to their machine, and don't need to walk anywhere. But even extreme users complete 20% of their trips by walking. This has profound implications. Even if a city claims to be vehicle-oriented, they still need to dedicate 20% of their mobility budget to walking."

We attended the launch of this year’s #HealthyStreetsScorecard this morning. Newham has crept up another place to 7th with more school streets & 6km of protected cycle lanes across the borough!

Sensible and practical Hammersmith and Fulham Cabinet decision. 🌱 Hammersmith Bridge is still safe for people walking and cycling across the river while the cost of enabling people to drive across again has been escalating.

Leo Murray@crisortunity.bsky.social · 4w ago

Tonight’s Hammersmith & Fulham Cabinet meeting has just voted to approve their officers’ recommendation not to pour any more time or energy into the doomed effort to bring cars back over the river here. ✨ It’s a major moment for west London this, and it will soon be looked back on as Good, Actually

🚲📣 With the Women's Freedom Ride this Sunday, here's Rachael from Islington talking about what the campaign means to her, and why she'll be riding... 🤳 Register here and we'll see you on Sunday: lcc.org.uk/events/lcc-w...

Two crashes in a week — Green Street and now Portway. People are being taken to hospital and their lives are at risk. We need a safe system approach to traffic management on Portway. Install traffic calming measures on Portway - Sign the Petition! www.change.org/p/install-tr...

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Install traffic calming measures on Portway

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If you’re not sold on the walking & cycling benefits or the cleaner air, maybe reduced crime will persuade you that traffic reduction schemes on local streets are a positive change!

Cllr Emily Kerr 💚@emilykerr36.bsky.social · last mo.

Reducing traffic reduces crime: see new study from Leeds. www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Did you know that Newham produced the UK’s first ‘Just Transition Plan’? Dealing with climate change is essential, but it has to work for everyone, not just those who can afford it.

Cllr John Morris@plaistovian.bsky.social · last mo.

This #ClimateActionWeek, proud to spotlight @NewhamCouncil's groundbreaking Just Transition Plan — the UK's first local authority climate plan that puts equity at its heart, not just carbon targets. #JustTransition #Newham 🔗 www.newham.gov.uk/climate-acti...

🌬️ This #ClimateActionWeek, @NewhamCouncil has backed a refreshed Air Quality Action Plan for 2025–2030 to cut pollution, protect health and build on progress through cleaner travel, monitoring and stronger community involvement. #AirQuality #ClimateAction

Such a fantastic scheme for walking & cycling in an area that was previously pretty unpleasant for both. We hope to see much more of this around the borough & hope that the new Mayor is inspired by the work done under the previous one!

Will Norman@willnorman.co.uk · 3mo ago

Wow! The Beckon Corridor in Newham is looking great💚 It's making walking, wheeling & cycling safer & more accessible for everyone. Work include new paths & lighting from Beckton DLR to Beckton Park - connecting local communities to green spaces in the area. @NewhamLondon @tfl

Priorities 👀 £400m support for people who can afford to drive, but nothing for people who walk, ride a bike or catch the bus? “The cost of the package, including postponing the 5p rise and the discount on red diesel duty, is expected to be around £400m.”

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo ago

Planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir Starmer

We love this quote from Sascha about the joys of walking 🙌 Are you joining the #WalkOut and going for a walk every day in May? We’d love to hear from you! Join the campaign: https://act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/190556/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=bsky

Essential listening - we need councils & transport planners to put children first to make our streets safer & our young residents healthier!

Streets Ahead Podcast@podstreetsahead.bsky.social · 3mo ago

NEW Streets Ahead EPISODE! 🚨 Children and streets with @aliceferguson.bsky.social and Tim Gill. The impact of cars on children amounts to a 100-year pandemic hiding in plain sight, they say, following the launch of their new report. Listen here: shows.acast.com/5e8ee3bc4fc2...

Every day I report to Newham Council cars illegally parked on hashed out areas outside my daughters school. Literally nothing has ever been done. Same today.

But what happens next? Both Labour & the Newham Independents promise free parking. The costs of this are not just financial but to health. forestgate.net/2026/03/11/f...

Free Parking Isn’t Really Free

Two of the leading candidates for mayor of Newham in May’s election are promising voters “free parking.” Labour’s Forhad Hussain says he will give residents an hour a day, anywhere in t…

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❌ Pavement parking - no improvement on this & alarmingly the mayoral candidate for Labour has used his introduction of pavement parking in Plaistow as an example of the good work he did as a councillor…

✅ A borough wide 20mph speed limit is now in place ✅ Almost half the schools in the borough have Healthy School Streets

✅ One more highly successful LTN in place in West Ham Park ✅ Multiple new & improved crossings on Romford Road ✅ A new pedestrian & cycle crossing under construction over Water Lane E15

Ahead of tomorrow’s elections, we have been looking at what the current council have achieved from our 2022 list of asks…

Final call for our Safer Streets Woodgrange ride TOMORROW! Come and join us, bring the whole family, and let’s show everyone how amazing a safer, lower-traffic Capel and Woodgrange would be 🙌 lcc.org.uk/events/newha...

Newham Cyclists Safer Streets Woodgrange Ride - London Cycling Campaign

Safer Streets Woodgrange are calling for safer streets from Romford Road to Capel Road. Please join this community bike ride around residential streets meeting at 1.30pm at Sandringham Primary School ...

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Cargo bike use in London has doubled. With petrol getting more and more expensive, is it time to think about getting one? Yes, says TV's Dr Chris Van Tulleken, it can save thousands. And it's good for our health & environment. Read all about it: cleancitiescampaign.org/want-to-save...

Want to save £4k during the fuel crisis? “Get on your cargo bike” says TV’s Dr Chris

Families can save thousands of pounds a year by ditching their car for an electric cargo bike - but many households cannot make the switch.

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The new Water Lane crossing is shaping up to be a game-changer for Newham. Love the clever diagonal design connecting Maryland to Forest Gate—prioritising people, cycles, and sustainable drainage with those new rain gardens. 🌿🚲 Almost at the finish line! #Newham #HealthyStreets #ActiveTravel