A trial phase of a Kennington Triangle Healthy Neighbourhood is expected to launch later this year, during which traffic data will be monitored and community feedback will be collected to evaluate the scheme’s impact
Lambeth Council has unveiled plans to trial a Kennington Triangle Healthy Neighbourhood aimed at reducing road danger, improving air quality, and making the area a more pleasant place to live and work. The council will engage with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders over the coming month to gather feedback that will shape the initial proposals for the scheme.
Covering the area that includes the Imperial War Museum and The Cinema Museum, and bounded by Kennington Lane, Kennington Road, Lambeth Road, the A3, and the A302, the initiative is designed to create a safer and more sustainable neighbourhood. By reducing vehicle through-traffic and lowering speeds, the scheme aims to enhance conditions for walking, cycling, scooting, and wheeling, ensuring that public space is used more fairly for all residents, particularly those without private vehicles.
A trial phase is expected to launch later this year, during which traffic data will be monitored and community feedback will be collected to evaluate the scheme’s impact. As part of the consultation process, the council will host a series of Walk and Talk events throughout the neighbourhood until April 10. These sessions will allow local people and community groups to share their thoughts and concerns, helping to refine the project before its implementation.
The council will engage with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders over the coming month to gather feedback that will shape the initial proposals for the scheme.
Deputy Leader Councillor Rezina Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Clean Air and Sustainable Lambeth, emphasised the importance of community involvement in shaping the Healthy Neighbourhood trial. She encouraged residents to voice their priorities, whether they involve increased greenery, improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, or reduced road danger. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the Kennington Triangle Healthy Neighbourhood is tailored to the needs of the local community, creating a safer and cleaner environment for everyone.
The initiative builds on Lambeth’s Healthy Streets programme, which introduces interventions and public space improvements to make the borough’s streets safer, greener, and more accessible. The Kennington Triangle project was put forward following public feedback on two nearby proposed Healthy Neighbourhoods in Walnut Tree Walk and Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Councillor Chowdhury highlighted that the plans emerged after analysing neighbourhoods across Lambeth and prioritising areas where interventions could have the most impact. The trial will provide an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the scheme in addressing key concerns such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and road safety.
Healthy Neighbourhoods are designed to rebalance local streets, putting the needs of people ahead of cars and making public spaces more inclusive. Councillor Chowdhury expressed enthusiasm about reviewing feedback over the next few months and working collaboratively with the community to develop the design for the initial trial period.
