Charge a fee to vehicles commuting through Richmond Park

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

There is an increasing problem of commuting traffic through the park and a small toll or fee would help to ease congestion, improve safety and encourage considerate usage. This would exclude vehicles who are parking there to visit the park.

Richmond Park is one of the largest and most natural spaces in London and has become increasingly congested with vehicles who use it as a through road during their commute. This traffic makes the park feel increasingly less safe and accessible for recreational use while also causing significant pollution. I believe a toll fee would encourage considerate usage but this should exclude people parking there to enjoy the park itself.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

29 Apr 2026	Petition opened for signatures
18 May 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 May 2026

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