Roads and Pavements
Reporting on our work in Richmond Council
£21m ‘Super-Investment’ in Roads and Pavements
Liberal Democrats have invested unprecedented levels of money into Richmond's roads and pavements; with £21m committed to resurfacing and pavement refurbishment over the next three years, putting Richmond right at the top of the pile for investment into the road network.
With the first tranche of this money - a massive £7.65m of roadworks planned for 2025, 61 roads across the borough will be resurfaced and 54 roads will receive widespread pavement refurbishment works. With the programme for 2025 agreed and getting underway, thinking is already turning to the roads and pavement priorities for 2026 and beyond If you think a road or pavement in our area should be a priority for 2026/27, please let your local Ward Councillors know and they’ll ensure it gets the necessary consideration for the next round of improvements.
The Liberal Democrats understand resident expectations and aspirations for our transport network.
We have always believed the condition of roads and pavements are a top priority. That's why we don't just point at potholes - we fix them.
Cllr Alex Ehmann, Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee
Lib Dems' work on air quality wins top award
Liberal Democrat-run Richmond Council has been awarded the coveted "Air Quality Strategy of the Year" at this year’s Fleet Vision International Awards.
The Council’s winning Air Quality Action Plan 2024-2029 was recognised for it ambition, with its adoption of World Health Organization targets and radical plans to tackle idling in the Borough.
The award builds on Richmond success in cleaning up air quality in the borough over the last six years, with nitrogen dioxide levels falling significantly across the borough.
The judges underlined the win by saying that “Richmond has become an example to others for air quality improvements in London and beyond.”