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- Projects · London
St Johns Street in Clerkenwell becomes new pocket park
A section of St Johns Street in Clerkenwell has been converted into a new linear pocket park. The project, led by Islington Council, features pollinator-friendly planting, a bug hotel, and functions as a rain garden.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street car-free testing begins October 2026
Oxford Street is set to become car-free for a live testing phase starting in October 2026. The pedestrianisation will cover nearly a kilometre of the famous shopping street, with buses and cyclists diverted. Emergency and refuse vehicles will retain access.
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London air quality improves, but pollution gap persists
London's air quality has seen substantial improvements over the last decade, with average nitrogen dioxide levels falling by nearly 38%. However, disparities persist, with more deprived areas and neighbourhoods with larger non-white populations still experiencing higher pollution levels.
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Ulez border concerns persist three years after expansion
Three years after the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expanded to cover all London boroughs, businesses and residents on the capital's border report ongoing concerns about the £12.50 daily charge. Transport for London acknowledged external frustration but cited funding limits for not extending scrappage schemes.
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