Children and Parents at Chisenhale Primary in Bow have been physically defending the ‘School Streets’ improvements outside their school from council contractors.

The previous Labour administration developed School Streets programme to remove areas where idling cars congregate and reducing traffic levels near schools significantly, making local children feel both healthier and safer.

This resulted in a 30% reduction in pollution near schools.

Mayor Lutfur Rahman has begun to remove these measures and future programmes planned earlier in 2022 are in jeopardy.

Labour are campaigning to save our School Streets. Are you with us? Sign the petition below.