Better Streets Newham
@betterstsnewham.bsky.social
Residents who want a cleaner, greener & fairer Newham
Our borough is currently running a review ‘parking & kerbside’ use. It actually only asks about parking & cars with anything else an afterthought.
Other councils in London have approached it differently & this is what we would like to see in Newham!
lambeth-kerbside.org
Other councils in London have approached it differently & this is what we would like to see in Newham!
lambeth-kerbside.org
Lambeth's Kerbside Strategy | Executive Summary
lambeth-kerbside.org
September 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Our borough is currently running a review ‘parking & kerbside’ use. It actually only asks about parking & cars with anything else an afterthought.
Other councils in London have approached it differently & this is what we would like to see in Newham!
lambeth-kerbside.org
Other councils in London have approached it differently & this is what we would like to see in Newham!
lambeth-kerbside.org
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It's #CarFreeDay and we're celebrating #SchoolStreets!
Read how Hammersmith & Fulham went from a borough with no School Streets to starting its first-ever one. From jams and near-misses to "an oasis of calm, clean air and good vibes." Persistence paid off!
Read how Hammersmith & Fulham went from a borough with no School Streets to starting its first-ever one. From jams and near-misses to "an oasis of calm, clean air and good vibes." Persistence paid off!
School Streets — Mums for Lungs
Discover how School Streets improve safety and air quality, providing children with a cleaner, safer environment to walk, cycle, and enjoy community spaces. Join the movement today.
www.mumsforlungs.org
September 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
It's #CarFreeDay and we're celebrating #SchoolStreets!
Read how Hammersmith & Fulham went from a borough with no School Streets to starting its first-ever one. From jams and near-misses to "an oasis of calm, clean air and good vibes." Persistence paid off!
Read how Hammersmith & Fulham went from a borough with no School Streets to starting its first-ever one. From jams and near-misses to "an oasis of calm, clean air and good vibes." Persistence paid off!
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“What family needs a car with a 4.4-litre engine that goes from zero to 60 in four seconds?"
Powerful piece on the need to ban SUV advertising and introduce limits on the width, length and bonnet height of cars.
#Carspreading #RoadDanger
Powerful piece on the need to ban SUV advertising and introduce limits on the width, length and bonnet height of cars.
#Carspreading #RoadDanger
Daughter calls on Sadiq Khan to crack down on ‘monster’ SUVs after parents killed
Claire Corkery is calling on Sadiq Khan to back tougher controls on large SUVs after her parents were killed by a BMW X5 travelling at 87mph
www.standard.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 9:37 AM
“What family needs a car with a 4.4-litre engine that goes from zero to 60 in four seconds?"
Powerful piece on the need to ban SUV advertising and introduce limits on the width, length and bonnet height of cars.
#Carspreading #RoadDanger
Powerful piece on the need to ban SUV advertising and introduce limits on the width, length and bonnet height of cars.
#Carspreading #RoadDanger
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And cycling Cinderella ?
See our video to understand why we campaign for Freedom to Ride
youtu.be/IT16B1xu3LA?...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@willnorman.co.uk
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
See our video to understand why we campaign for Freedom to Ride
youtu.be/IT16B1xu3LA?...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@willnorman.co.uk
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
September 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM
And cycling Cinderella ?
See our video to understand why we campaign for Freedom to Ride
youtu.be/IT16B1xu3LA?...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@willnorman.co.uk
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
See our video to understand why we campaign for Freedom to Ride
youtu.be/IT16B1xu3LA?...
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@willnorman.co.uk
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
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A park. A street. A journey home.
No woman should have to change her route because she feels unsafe.
I’m investing £15.6m to put women and girls at the heart of redesigning public spaces across the capital.
London won't look away.
No woman should have to change her route because she feels unsafe.
I’m investing £15.6m to put women and girls at the heart of redesigning public spaces across the capital.
London won't look away.
September 4, 2026 at 6:41 AM
A park. A street. A journey home.
No woman should have to change her route because she feels unsafe.
I’m investing £15.6m to put women and girls at the heart of redesigning public spaces across the capital.
London won't look away.
No woman should have to change her route because she feels unsafe.
I’m investing £15.6m to put women and girls at the heart of redesigning public spaces across the capital.
London won't look away.
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Croydon unlawfully removed a safety scheme paid for with public money.
Rightly, TfL have required the money to be repaid & paused future funding - subject to the council submitting a revised plan that meets the requirements.
mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Rightly, TfL have required the money to be repaid & paused future funding - subject to the council submitting a revised plan that meets the requirements.
mylondon.news/news/transpo...
September 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Croydon unlawfully removed a safety scheme paid for with public money.
Rightly, TfL have required the money to be repaid & paused future funding - subject to the council submitting a revised plan that meets the requirements.
mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Rightly, TfL have required the money to be repaid & paused future funding - subject to the council submitting a revised plan that meets the requirements.
mylondon.news/news/transpo...
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Lovely to see a family using the brand new pedestrian & cycle crossing on Water Lane in Newham.
The new crossing enables more people to safely use the east/west walking & cycling route which runs from Stratford to Woodgrange.
Great work Newham Council, @newhamsue.bsky.social & team.
The new crossing enables more people to safely use the east/west walking & cycling route which runs from Stratford to Woodgrange.
Great work Newham Council, @newhamsue.bsky.social & team.
August 24, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Lovely to see a family using the brand new pedestrian & cycle crossing on Water Lane in Newham.
The new crossing enables more people to safely use the east/west walking & cycling route which runs from Stratford to Woodgrange.
Great work Newham Council, @newhamsue.bsky.social & team.
The new crossing enables more people to safely use the east/west walking & cycling route which runs from Stratford to Woodgrange.
Great work Newham Council, @newhamsue.bsky.social & team.
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The Treasury is asking for ideas for the Autumn Budget. Here are our asks 👇🏼
Please join us in responding to the survey and tell the Government that future transport investment must prioritise sustainable solutions over poor value road expansions.
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/autumn-budge...
Please join us in responding to the survey and tell the Government that future transport investment must prioritise sustainable solutions over poor value road expansions.
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/autumn-budge...
August 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The Treasury is asking for ideas for the Autumn Budget. Here are our asks 👇🏼
Please join us in responding to the survey and tell the Government that future transport investment must prioritise sustainable solutions over poor value road expansions.
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/autumn-budge...
Please join us in responding to the survey and tell the Government that future transport investment must prioritise sustainable solutions over poor value road expansions.
transportactionnetwork.org.uk/autumn-budge...
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Back when i was editor of @lonrec.bsky.social the BBC asked me during an interview if i thought the Elizabeth line would be Sadiq Khan's big legacy for London.
i said:
"no. it's ULEZ expansion."
they looked at me like i had three heads.
Every year though there's more and more proof I was right.
i said:
"no. it's ULEZ expansion."
they looked at me like i had three heads.
Every year though there's more and more proof I was right.
ULEZ was never a crack down on people driving, always a push for better respiratory health.
🚗 💨
“Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity […] stunted by exposure to pollution”.
🚗 💨
“Examinations of London schoolchildren before and after the introduction of the city’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) found a restoration of lung capacity […] stunted by exposure to pollution”.
August 19, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Back when i was editor of @lonrec.bsky.social the BBC asked me during an interview if i thought the Elizabeth line would be Sadiq Khan's big legacy for London.
i said:
"no. it's ULEZ expansion."
they looked at me like i had three heads.
Every year though there's more and more proof I was right.
i said:
"no. it's ULEZ expansion."
they looked at me like i had three heads.
Every year though there's more and more proof I was right.
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This stopped me in my tracks.
An independent study by @qmul.bsky.social has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in Central London and have now caught up with children outside of the capital. Incredible.
An independent study by @qmul.bsky.social has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in Central London and have now caught up with children outside of the capital. Incredible.
Air pollution stunts children’s lung growth. New Queen Mary research found that improvements in air quality after the introduction of London’s ULEZ are associated with accelerated lung growth in children.
Read more: shorturl.at/Jx86o
Read more: shorturl.at/Jx86o
August 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
This stopped me in my tracks.
An independent study by @qmul.bsky.social has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in Central London and have now caught up with children outside of the capital. Incredible.
An independent study by @qmul.bsky.social has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in Central London and have now caught up with children outside of the capital. Incredible.
Definitive proof that the ULEZ & schemes like it really make a difference to our health - & in particular to the health of our children! #cleanair
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
UK needs more clean air zones like Ulez, says mother of girl killed by air pollution
A landmark new study has linked London’s ultra-low-emissions zones to improved lung function in children
www.independent.co.uk
August 19, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Definitive proof that the ULEZ & schemes like it really make a difference to our health - & in particular to the health of our children! #cleanair
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Check out our article about Green Street in the latest issue. Plus @newhamcyclists.uk on the new Dutch style junction coming on Romford Road & Portway residents on their dangerous street. Featuring @plaistovian.bsky.social on the cover!
Newham Voices is an independent not-for-profit community newspaper.
We publish monthly in print and online, offering a platform for individuals and organisations to share their news, views and concerns.
newhamvoices.co.uk
Photo @newhambookshop.bsky.social ©Neandra Etienne
We publish monthly in print and online, offering a platform for individuals and organisations to share their news, views and concerns.
newhamvoices.co.uk
Photo @newhambookshop.bsky.social ©Neandra Etienne
August 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Check out our article about Green Street in the latest issue. Plus @newhamcyclists.uk on the new Dutch style junction coming on Romford Road & Portway residents on their dangerous street. Featuring @plaistovian.bsky.social on the cover!
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Almost every city in the world needs to urgently understand the need to get really good at planning and designing for shade. #UrbanHeat
August 3, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Almost every city in the world needs to urgently understand the need to get really good at planning and designing for shade. #UrbanHeat
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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 👇
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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July 30, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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 👇
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 👇
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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.
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.
July 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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.
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.
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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
🚲bike lanes
🚦signalised junctions
🚶♀️ped crossings
🌳street trees, planting & drainage
Great partnership working with TfL team
July 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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
🚲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.
July 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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
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...
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...
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 the first study to measure ...
airqualitynews.com
July 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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
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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
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
July 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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
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
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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:
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.
www.london-fire.gov.uk
July 15, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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:
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:
The new administration’s proposal to review parking has come under scrutiny from all sides…
newhamvoices.co.uk/2026/07/15/f...
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
newhamvoices.co.uk
July 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The new administration’s proposal to review parking has come under scrutiny from all sides…
newhamvoices.co.uk/2026/07/15/f...
newhamvoices.co.uk/2026/07/15/f...
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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."
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."
July 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
“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."
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!
July 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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!
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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.
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.
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
It’s a major moment for west London this, and it will soon be looked back on as Good, Actually
July 7, 2026 at 5:52 AM
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.
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.
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🚲📣 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...
🤳 Register here and we'll see you on Sunday: lcc.org.uk/events/lcc-w...
July 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
🚲📣 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...
🤳 Register here and we'll see you on Sunday: lcc.org.uk/events/lcc-w...