Streets ahead

6 April 2005

The Royal Borough won the `Walking and Public Realm' award at the London Transport Awards 2005 on Wednesday 30 April.

The London Transport Awards recognise London boroughs and organisations which have made a real difference to the capital and were presented at the London Hilton by Professor David Begg, Director of the Centre for Transport Policy and Baroness Ros Scott, former Transport Executive for the Local Government Association.

The `Walking and Public Realm' award was given for the Royal Borough's innovative approach to improving the streetscape in Kensington and Chelsea. In particular, judges were impressed by the streetscape design principles as incorporated in the redesigned Kensington High Street and two pilot wards (Earl's Court and Courtfield). A practical guide to these principles and how to apply them also formed part of the Council's entry.

Key features of the streetscape design principles include: the removal of unnecessary street clutter, a limited palette of materials and co-ordinated street furniture.

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Transportation, Councillor Daniel Moylan, said: "It gives me great pleasure to hear that the Council has earned another award for its outstanding contribution to streetscape design. This is a great tribute to all the staff involved. The improvements we have made to Kensington High Street involved the use of high quality materials and a high level of craftsmanship. The overall result is a great improvement for all road users, especially pedestrians, and this is evident in the high praise and awards it is receiving."

Councillor Frances Taylor, Chairman Public Transport and Road Safety Action Group, received the award on behalf of the Council.

Almost 600 people from across the transport industry in the capital attended the awards.

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