Streatham and Brixton residents invited to have their say on plans for new low-traffic schemes

Lambeth council is asking for feedback on proposals to create two new low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) to improve air quality and encourage walking, cycling and scooting.

The proposals for Streatham Wells and Brixton Hill would eliminate through-traffic and end car-dominance in these mainly residential areas by introducing more restrictions, one-way roads and speed control features.

The schemes also aim to create more family-friendly streets with extra places for local people to gather, and more opportunity for children to play outside.

In Lambeth, a borough which has low car ownership, Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes aim to tackle health inequalities, with the poorest households being most impacted by air pollution.

Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, cabinet member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, said: “I would encourage anyone who lives, works or regularly travels through Streatham Wells or Brixton Hill to take the short online survey and have their say on both proposals.

“Throughout the year we have been listening to invaluable feedback from local people, and this collaborative approach will continue once the schemes are in operation.”

The proposed Streatham Wells LTN would be bounded by the A23 Streatham High Road to the west, the A214 Streatham Common North to the south, and Leigham Court Road to the east and north.

The Brixton Hill LTN would operate in a residential area between King’s Avenue, Acre Lane, the South Circular and the A12 Brixton Hill.

The proposals follow Lambeth council announcing a £17.7million investment in transport programmes for the borough that will see more cycle lanes, a big rise in cycle storage, more infrastructure for electric vehicles and community grants for local greening projects.

The Streatham Wells LTN Commonplace survey runs until December 23, while the Brixton Hill LTN survey will open in December.

Pictured top: Proposal for Gleneldon Road if the separate Streatham Hill project wins local approval (Picture: Lambeth council)