Healthy Streets
The 2025 results for the Healthy Streets Scorecard for London boroughs have been published.
In its Results Overview, which shows the scores for each borough, the report states “Rising star Newham leaps five places in 2025 and receives special Most Improved Borough award. Accolades also go to overall winner City of London, best Inner London borough Islington, and best Outer London borough Waltham Forest.”
The indicators cover traffic-free School Streets, roads with a 20mph speed limit, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, Controlled Parking Zones, Cycle tracks, and Bus priority.
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