London Borough of Brent

Car ownership and cyclist and pedestrian collisions on the rise in borough accused of “lagging behind” on safe cycling and walking measures

The council say they remain committed to their Active Travel Implementation Plan, whilst their leader has pledged to support the London Cycling Campaign's Streets for Cycling initiative.

Mon, Jun 29, 2026 12:36
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London borough fails to publish a single active travel report in two years despite pledging to mark cycle lane progress

Brent Council promised an "annual monitoring report" on its 11 targets to improve walking and cycling in the area, but now blames delays in data gathering and the local elections

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 17:24
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“Extremely intimidating and unsafe” junction and impatient drivers stopping children cycling to school and forcing them into cars, students, teachers, and parents say, after 11 collisions in five years

Only two per cent of pupils cycle to a school near the junction – despite a further 17 per cent saying they would like to if it were safe – while a quarter of students travel by car

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 17:19
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