In November 2024, the Royal Borough of Greenwich introduced The West and East Greenwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme.
The News Shopper submitted an FOI to Greenwich Council asking for the “total revenue generated from LTN fines in West and East Greenwich since they were introduced.”
Figures revealed that a total of £828,235 was generated between January 2 and February 28 of this year.
The scheme was set to run for 18 months on a trial basis whereby 12 roads in East and West Greenwich would have reduced traffic during peak hours (7–10am and 3–7pm on weekdays), by implementing camera-enforced restrictions on several roads in both areas.
The scheme has been rolled out in accordance with the council’s objectives to improve air quality, enhance road safety and promote more active modes of transport.
Drivers who drive without an N1 permit on restricted roads now face being hit with a £130 fine (reduced to £65 if paid within 14 days).
The information request also revealed that the council issued a total of 15,773 fines, with Maze Hill and Tom Smith Close having the highest amount of PCNs issued at 8,991.
See the full list here:
- Maze Hill / Tom Smith CIose = 8,991
- Crooms Hill / Nevada Street = 5,401
- Westcombe Hill / Station Crescent = 2,462
- Royal Hill / Royal PIace = 1,920
- Royal Hill / Prior Street = 1,124
- Winforton Street / Point Hill = 991
In a statement, a spokesperson for Greenwich Council told the News Shopper that these funds would be spent on the local transport system.
This would include investment in the active travel plan, adding further cycle lanes, and contributing to the Freedom Pass scheme for older and disabled residents in the borough.
Councillor Averil Lekau, Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport, said: “By encouraging new ways of travelling we can combat climate change, clogged streets and clogged lungs.
“Traffic is a huge issue in these parts of the borough, despite the fact that many residents don’t own a car, so our part time weekday restrictions are being trialled to make it cleaner and greener to move around.
“Income generated by the traffic management trial in East and West Greenwich is being put back local into the transport system which benefits everybody.
“This includes investment in the active travel plan to encourage more people to walk and cycle, improvements to the public realm including more cycle lanes and to help contribute to the vital Freedom Pass scheme, which allows disabled and older people travel around the borough for free.”
The LTN trial is set to run for up to 18 months, during which the council will collect feedback and traffic data to assess its effectiveness.
