Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require greenery to be added to highways with unused space to combat pollution
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
Highways England should be required to plant more greenery around, or in the middle of, highways with available space. The RHS has found that Cotoneaster is at least 20% more effective than other shrubs at reducing pollution. Alternatives could also be considered.
With coronavirus restrictions lessening, the common trend shows that cars will begin to return to the roads, increasing the surrounding pollution. The problem of air pollution has been worked on in some areas, especially in London with the Ultra-Low Emission Zone. However, more could be done on roadsides. Some highways have vast amounts of empty space that could be filled with greenery.
Timeline
| 4 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Apr 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
4 Oct 2021
Closed
4 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.