Following the Overview and Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee on 31 July, the decision has now been made to proceed with a trial LTN.  The decision was made by Averil Lekau, the Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport.

More details can be read on the Council news item at https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/2024/traffic-calming-measures-improve-air-pollution-road-safety-and-congestion-be-trialled

Despite substantial opposition from residents LTNs (Low Traffic Neighbourhoods) will be introduced in East and West Greenwich, albeit with significant reduction in hours of operation.

A report on the meeting on 31 July, written by a local reporter, can be found on https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/08/02/councillors-push-back-on-greenwich-rush-hour-ltn-plans/

The video of the meeting can be found on https://youtu.be/-LJew13Xymk?feature=shared

The LTN will be introduced under a ETO (Experimental Traffic Order) i.e. a trial for up to 18 months.  The hours of operation recommended by officers are now proposed to be Monday to Friday 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm.  This will be enforced by the use of ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras.  There are also improvements in the range of vehicles that will be able to apply for excemption as compared to the proposals consulted on in 2023.

The Westcombe Society has concerns about the proposals, despite the changes, and has written to Councillors about this.  More details will be available in future issues of Westcombe News.  The September issue is now out for delivery and is also be available in local libraries and on this website.

The use of a ETO means that the Council will have to give advance notice of implementation and during this period it will be possible to object.  If a significant number of objections are received by officers Councillors will be notified.  There will also be ongoing consultation after the scheme is introduced.  The Westcombe Society encourage residents to make their views known, both for and against, both before and after implementation.

Updates will be made available on this website when we have more information.

The Officer’s report re the decision is available to read through the following link: West & East Greenwich Neighbourhood Management Project Trial Scheme

A pdf showing the East Greenwich/Westcombe Park map is also available on the following link East Greenwich and Westcombe Park 2023 option A This is the map from the 2023 consultation.  It is understood that the bus gates and closures shown will now all be ANPR controlled only during peak hours Monday to Friday so traffic will be able to use all roads as now at other times.