The Royal Borough of Greenwich made these changes following feedback from residents during the ongoing 18-month trial of the neighbourhood management scheme.
The updates include improved directional warnings and clearer indications of the weekday restrictions, which are in place from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm.
All existing mandatory signs have been updated, and the ‘N1’ scheme reference has been added to show which permit holders are allowed to travel through the restricted areas.
‘N1’ permit holders are authorised to drive through the intervention points during the restricted hours without receiving a penalty charge notice (PCN).
The blue badge symbol has been removed from signs to avoid confusion, as not all blue badge holders are exempt from the scheme.
Blue badge holders who live in the borough can apply for an exemption, as can other individuals and organisations that meet specific criteria.
Advanced warning camera signs, along with the directional symbol and the ‘No Motor Vehicle’ symbol, are now located on the approach to each restriction point, rather than solely on boundary roads.
Councillor Averil Lekau, cabinet member for climate action, sustainability, and transport, said: “These changes demonstrate how we are listening to residents and acting on the feedback they provide us to help make these important improvements.
“We want to make it cleaner, greener, and safer to move around the borough, and so by improving the signage, we are helping everyone navigate the area safely and confidently.
“Safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our residents is extremely important, which is why we are taking these necessary steps to address air pollution, traffic congestion, and road safety concerns.
“Please continue to share your feedback to help us shape and improve the scheme.”
PCNs previously issued under the scheme remain valid, as the scheme was compliant with regulations.
These signage improvements are being implemented to improve the scheme’s clarity.
The scheme operates with part-time, weekday camera enforcement during the hours of 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm.
Existing exemptions issued for this scheme remain valid and are now recognised as ‘N1’ exemptions.
The council is encouraging residents, local businesses, and stakeholders in west and east Greenwich to share their feedback throughout this trial.
Feedback can be shared via the consultation on the council’s website, or by picking up a paper consultation at West Greenwich or Greenwich Centre libraries.
The council will also be holding in-person events where people can meet council officers, ask questions, and give feedback on the trial.
All dates and locations will be published on the council’s website, the consultation portal, and social media channels.
The restriction locations for the ‘N1’ scheme in west Greenwich are: Crooms Hill (junction with Burney Street), Circus Street SE10/Royal Hill SE10, Royal Hill SE10/Royal Place SE10, Royal Hill SE10/Prior Street SE10, Winforton Street SE10/Point Hill SE10, and Maidenstone Hill SE10/Point Hill SE10.
In east Greenwich, the restriction locations are: Westcombe Hill SE10/Station Crescent SE10, Halstow Road SE10/Humber Road SE10, Vanbrugh Hill SE10/Dinsdale Road SE10, Maze Hill SE10/Tom Smith Close SE10, St Johns Park SE3/Vanbrugh Park SE3, and Vanbrugh Park SE3/St Johns Park SE3.
