Written questions

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: Business

Lords · Question HL9963 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 12 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Deech

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on local businesses caused by low traffic neighbourhoods across councils in England.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 12 Sep 2025

The Government is clear that traffic management measures such as low traffic neighbourhoods are a matter for local authorities as they know their areas best. Traffic management schemes should always be developed through engagement with local communities. ...