Enfield Council will champion a new Lane Rental Scheme

The proposal is designed to encourage companies to schedule their work at less disruptive times, reducing congestion and improving the flow of traffic across the borough.The scheme will apply to key roads in Enfield that are most affected by congestion and essential to keeping the borough moving. Charges will be enforced during peak hours, ensuring that our key road and street works are completed quickly and with minimal impact on our residents, businesses, and commuters. The funds generated from the scheme will be reinvested into improving the road network, helping to maintain and improve infrastructure.

Cllr Rick Jewell, Cabinet Member for Transport and Waste at Enfield Council, said:

"By introducing the Lane Rental Scheme, we aim to reduce traffic by encouraging companies to carry out works at times that have the least impact on our residents and businesses. Recently, there has been major disruption in Enfield along our key roads because of utility companies’ road works. We’ve all felt the impact of this during peak hours. We recognise the need to improve journeys across the borough. We believe our new proposals will ensure utility companies work with us and residents. This is one example of many showing our commitment to build a cleaner, greener, and better borough.”

The decision to introduce the Lane Rental Scheme follows consultation with key stakeholders, including transport authorities and utility providers. Enfield Council officers have also been a part of the London Borough Lane Rental Strategy Group to align the scheme with similar projects across the capital, ensuring a coordinated approach.

The introduction of the scheme is awaiting the green light from the Department for Transport.  Once approved, the scheme will officially come into effect following a four-week trial period, during which companies will not be charged but will be encouraged to adjust their working schedules accordingly. Once fully operational, the scheme will help improve traffic conditions and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Enfield’s transport network.