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Residents who want a cleaner, greener & fairer Newham

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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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
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Lambeth's Kerbside Strategy | Executive Summary
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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!
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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.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“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
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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
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The LCC Women's Network @lccwomensnetwork.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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
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"Get off the road, b*tch!" - abuse faced by women cycling in London
YouTube video by London Cycling Campaign
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 04/09/2026
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.
Orange graphic with image of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Text reads “Designed by women. Safer for everyone. The experiences of women and girls will help improve the design of parks, streets and other public spaces across London through a new £15.6m fund to make them safer.”
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 04/09/2026
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...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 24/08/2026
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.
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Transport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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...
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19/08/2026
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.
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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/...
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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
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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 👇
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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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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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.
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 29/07/2026
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
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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.
A view of the new junction from Richmond
Road looking across to Green Street One of the SUDS on the north side of the junction Council officers & councillors gathering to see the new junction
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14/07/2026
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
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15/07/2026
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:
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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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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The new administration’s proposal to review parking has come under scrutiny from all sides… newhamvoices.co.uk/2026/07/15/f...
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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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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 07/07/2026
“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."
A hand holds a book, "Shifting Mobility Part 1: Tranforming Planning and Design for New Human Mobility Code" by Dewan Masud Karim, in front of a busy pedestrian street in Delft.
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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.
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🚲📣 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...
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Cllr John Morris @plaistovian.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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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Sign the Petition
Install traffic calming measures on Portway
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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!
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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.
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Cllr John Morris @plaistovian.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🌬️ 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
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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!
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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.”
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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: act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/19055…
A photo of a woman in the background walking on a hillside, with a black and white collie dog in the foreground. There are lush views from the hillside. The Living Streets National Walking Month logo is in the top left corner. Text in a pink text box reads: Sascha is joining the #WalkOut because...The same photo of a woman in the background walking on a hillside, with a black and white collie dog in the foreground. The Living Streets National Walking Month logo is in the top left corner. Text in a pink text box reads: More than just a way to travel, walking is a chance for us to slow down, spend time together, and feel better.
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Essential listening - we need councils & transport planners to put children first to make our streets safer & our young residents healthier!
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James Celis Jones 🇺🇦 @jamescelisjones.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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.
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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...
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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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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
❌ 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…
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
✅ A borough wide 20mph speed limit is now in place ✅ Almost half the schools in the borough have Healthy School Streets
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
✅ 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
A chart showing changes in motor & cycle traffic in West Ham Park areaColoured paving & a cycle lame under construction
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Ahead of tomorrow’s elections, we have been looking at what the current council have achieved from our 2022 list of asks…
Black background with green trxt listing our asks of the council
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Newham Cyclists @newhamcyclists.uk · 24/04/2026
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...
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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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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 23/04/2026
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...
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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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Cllr John Morris @plaistovian.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We’re joining the Safer Streets crew this weekend ahead of local elections. We want all the Mayoral candidates to commit to improving the places we live! Join us if you can. lcc.org.uk/events/newha...
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We are delighted to see the Newham Green Party have published their manifesto today & included in it a promise to tackle our streets, making them both cleaner & safer for all. Thank you @newhamgreens.bsky.social @areeq.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/user_files/u...
An extract from Newham Greens manifesto discussing Low traffic neighbourhoods & a connected cycle network
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📆 With just over three weeks to go until London votes, every pledge to support Streets for Cycling matters! 👨‍💻 Email your candidates today: lcc.org.uk/streets
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
People outside the borough are impressed with what’s been delivered over the last few years. Let’s hope that whoever is our mayor this time next year continues in the same vein! Walking & cycling improvements make the borough a better place!
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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Want a safe, connected, local cycle network? Ask for it 📢 📧 Email your local election candidates today: lcc.org.uk/streets
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Better Streets Newham @betterstsnewham.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
For those who can reach beyond the payroll, a really positive article from a converted resident in… The Times!! www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Low-traffic schemes aren’t so toxic, after all
LTNs became a culture-war battleground but the evidence now is that people rather like them
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Low Traffic Hackney @lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
New blogpost on how LTNs are much more popular than the noisy opposition would have you believe www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...
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Are LTNs popular with Hackney residents?
"Why are the council not listening to residents who hate LTNs?" "Local residents want to be able to drive but the council has implemented LTNs without asking us" These are things we've heard many...
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James Celis Jones 🇺🇦 @jamescelisjones.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I email parking enforcement most days with pictures of cars parked illegally outside Colegrave School. They know this is happening. V frustrating as I think it must be politics blocking proper enforcement of these rules.
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