NEWHAM LOCAL GROUP

CREATING SAFER, GREENER, AND HEALTHIER STREETS FOR EVERYONE IN NEWHAM. THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED STREET IMPROVEMENTS WE ARE REDUCING TRAFFIC DOMINANCE, IMPROVING AIR QUALITY, AND MAKING IT EASIER AND SAFER TO WALK, WHEEL, CYCLE, SHOP AND SPEND TIME LOCALLY.

Newham Living Streets Group is about putting people first.

We believe in:

  • Pedestrian priority – streets where people walking come first
  • Less car dependency – reducing unnecessary traffic so local journeys feel safe and pleasant
  • Road safety – fewer collisions, calmer speeds and safer crossings
  • Cleaner air and healthier neighbourhoods – reducing pollution so our streets support wellbeing
  • Inclusive communities – streets that work for children, older people and disabled people alike

We know safe and inviting streets help people choose walking more often, improving health, reducing emissions and supporting local life.

Helping to improve Newham

Newham is a diverse, vibrant borough with strong walking cultures, yet many streets are still shaped around busy traffic. Measures that prioritise people over cars can have the following impacts:

  • Improve road safety for children, older people and residents with mobility needs
  • Reduce air pollution that contributes to respiratory illness
  • Encourage walking, wheeling and cycling, which boosts health and local spending
  • Create greener, calmer public spaces where neighbours talk and children play

These changes help make Newham a healthier, fairer and more connected community for everyone.

Working with our Community

Change happens when people come together. We aim to:
  • Listen to local experiences on walking, road danger and barriers to using our streets
  • Work alongside residents to identify priorities and campaign for improvements
  • Partner with schools, community groups and local businesses to co-design walking-friendly neighbourhoods
  • Host walks and events to celebrate and promote walking as a healthy, accessible choice
We believe community insight is vital. Streets should work for the people who use them every day.
A sunny pedestrianised street filled with adults and children walking. There are trees lining the street either side. The street tarmac is covered in bright and colourful chalked designs. A photograph of a pedestrianised underpass on a clear, sunny day. People are walking on the pavements, and balancing on bollards in a small pocket garden.

Take Action and Get Involved

Ready to help make Newham’s streets safer and more welcoming? We'd love for you to get involved. By taking action with Newham Living Streets Group you will be meeting other people in your community, sharing ideas, and helping to shape campaigns. Walking builds healthier, cleaner, more connected communities. Join us and be part of the change.

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