Residents are invited to share their views on proposals to improve streets and reduce non-local through-traffic in Charlton and East Greenwich.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a survey on the proposed Charlton and East Greenwich Neighbourhood Improvement Schemes, giving residents the opportunity to explore the proposals in detail and give their feedback.
These schemes have been developed following traffic monitoring and technical assessments carried out after the West and East Greenwich (WEG) Neighbourhood Traffic Management Scheme was permanently implemented in March 2026.
The WEG scheme successfully reduced through-traffic within West and East Greenwich, improving road safety and air quality. However, monitoring showed that some neighbouring roads experienced increased traffic as some drivers chose alternative routes.
Despite overall traffic levels declining, in Charlton, some roads continue to experience higher traffic levels than before the WEG scheme was introduced, and residents have been clear in their desire to see action taken to relieve pressure on their roads.
In East Greenwich, residents and ward councillors have also raised concerns about through-traffic using narrow residential streets, particularly around Christchurch Way, Banning Street, Pelton Road and Collington Street.
The proposed Neighbourhood Improvement Schemes have been developed in response to this monitoring, alongside technical assessments and feedback from the local community, much of which was gathered through the consultations on the WEG Neighbourhood Traffic Management Scheme.
Depending on the location, the proposals could include:
- Measures to reduce unnecessary through-traffic
- Improved pedestrian crossings
- Footway improvements
- School streets
- Planting and rain gardens
- Other public realm improvements to make streets safer and more attractive
The proposals aim to improve road safety and create safer, greener and more accessible streets for people walking, wheeling and cycling, while addressing concerns about traffic on residential roads.
No decisions have been made at this stage. Residents are being encouraged to explore the proposals and share their views, which will help shape the scheme before any decisions are taken.
Councillor Calum O’Byrne Mulligan, Cabinet Member for Transport, Climate Change, Waste and Streets said:
“Residents have made clear that they want to see changes to make Charlton and East Greenwich safer, quieter and more accessible, however they are getting around.
“We’ve listened to residents, and developed these proposals in response to the comments and feedback of local communities, using traffic monitoring and technical assessments to ensure they address the key issues that have been raised. No decisions have been made, and we want to hear what local residents think.
“The feedback of the people who live in Charlton and East Greenwich will be an important part of helping determine how we can address the concerns that have been raised. I hope residents will look closely at the plans, find out more about the reasons behind them and share their views with us.”
Residents can find out more about the proposals and provide feedback on our Community Conversations platform.
Residents can also attend informal drop-in events, where council officers will be available to discuss the proposals and answer questions.
Charlton drop-ins:
- 24 November 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 at Fossdene Primary School, Victoria Way, London SE7 7NQ, England, UK
- 1 December 2026, 16:30 – 18:30 at Fossdene Primary School, Victoria Way, London SE7 7NQ, England, UK
- 8 December 2026, 16:30 – 18:30 at Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE, UK
East Greenwich drop-ins:
- 25 November 2026, 16:30 – 18:30 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Commerell St, London SE10 9AN, England, UK
- 2 December 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Commerell St, London SE10 9AN, England, UK
All feedback received will be considered alongside traffic monitoring data, technical assessments and other evidence before any decisions are made.