How did we get here?
In late 2023, Council asked local residents, businesses and visitors for feedback on concept plans to improve London and Simmons Streets in Enmore. The proposed improvements aimed to create more attractive, people-friendly streets and public spaces.
The project formed part of Council's Main Streets Program, which aims to make local streets safer, more vibrant and more welcoming by enhancing their character and improving the public realm.
By reimagining how public spaces are used, Council can create places where people want to spend time, connect with others and support local businesses. These improvements can help strengthen the local economy, encourage visitation and make neighbourhood centres more enjoyable for everyone.
The changes were installed in late December 2025 as a six-month trial. The trial has now concluded, and Council is seeking feedback from local residents, businesses and visitors about their experience during the trial period. Your feedback will help inform Council's next steps for the project.
London Street improvements
Simmons Street improvements
Contact
Have questions or want to learn more about this project, contact:
| Name | Kurt Henkel |
|---|---|
| Phone | 02 9392 5782 |
| Kurt.Henkel@innerwest.nsw.gov.au |
Project stages
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Open for comments
This stage is completed. Consultation is closed.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Under Review
Contributions to this engagement are closed for evaluation and review.
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Report to Local Traffic Committee
Local Traffic Committee will consider the proposals.
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Council decision
Council will make the final decision whether to implement the trial.
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Timeline item 5 - complete
Traffic Management Plan submitted to TfNSW
April 2024
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Timeline item 6 - complete
Local Traffic Committee meeting
The Committee will discuss the Transport for NSW approval for this proposal.
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Timeline item 7 - complete
Council decision - 23 September 2025
Council at will make the final decision on this proposal.
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Timeline item 8 - complete
Preparations for the trial
November 2025
Transformation works will begin - 1-2 weeks
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Timeline item 9 - complete
Trial December 2025-June 2026
We’re planning to trial temporary road closures on London and Simmons Streets from October 2025 to May 2026.
About two months into the trial, we’ll count traffic on nearby streets to see how travel patterns have changed. This data will help us prepare a new Local Area Traffic Management study to reduce rat-running and guide the decision on whether to keep or remove the closures at the end of the trial.
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Timeline item 10 - active
Trial evaluation
Following the trial the local community and residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback.
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Timeline item 11 - incomplete
Under review
Council officers are reviewing your feedback and preparing a report which will be considered by Council.
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Timeline item 12 - incomplete
Council decision
Your elected representatives will decide the future plans for London and Simmons Streets pedestrianisation.
What happens next?
Resident letter
Have your say
You can provide feedback by:
- Completing the evaluation form below
- Emailing to kurt.henkel@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- Posting to c/o Kurt Henkel Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049
- Calling us on 02 9392 5782
Other ways to provide feedback:
- Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5782
- Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
- Voice relay call 1300 555 727
- TTY call 133 677
- SMS relay call 0423 677 767
Last day to provide feedback is 31 August 2026
