Rerouting the South Circular in Catford takes a small step forward
TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.
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Road safety: campaigners call for more action while Tfl delays Vision Zero plan
Tfl has delayed publishing the second phase of its Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to end all road deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads by 2041. Green Assembly member Caroline Russell has made recommendations for action including a tobacco-style ban on SUV advertising.
Deptford Church Street - Lewisham's newest cycle lane already in use
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.
Deptford High Street – hopes of pestrianisation crushed by gentrification fears
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".
"A preventable crisis"- over 8000 children admitted to Lewisham hospital struggling to breathe
Campaign group Mums for Lungs are calling for a phase out of polluting diesel cars, SUVs and domestic wood burning to clean up Lewisham's air.
Bakerloo Line extension - can London "stand on its own two feet"?
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.
London pollution alert - ozone soars in the heat
Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.