Dear resident,
I hope you are enjoying the festive period!
In response to Transport for London’s (TfL) proposal to install westbound and eastbound bus lanes on the Chelsea Embankment, which would halve capacity on the Embankment and hugely impact traffic congestion, I have launched a petition to Keep Chelsea Moving!
I have always been very supportive of our local bus routes. However, these bus lanes are seemingly unnecessary, as they are for the infrequent single-decker 170 route. TfL’s proposal would significantly add to traffic congestion on the Embankment, worsening air quality while making little appreciable difference to the speed of bus travel.
Traffic in Chelsea is already being negatively impacted by the Labour-run London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham’s SW6 Traffic Schemes and halving the capacity of Chelsea Embankment would only add to this. Sign my petition below to keep Chelsea moving and free from any more traffic congestion.
This week, I also organised a useful meeting with Felicity Buchan MP, Minister in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Chelsea Reach houseboat owners to discuss their concerns about the houseboat community. The Chelsea houseboats are an integral part both of Chelsea's rich history as well as the current living community!
I wish all my constituents a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Kind regards,
Greg
The Rt Hon Greg Hands MP
Member of Parliament for Chelsea & Fulham
