The High Court has ordered Lambeth Council to remove the low traffic neighborhood (LTN) in West Dulwich, marking a historic intervention against traffic control measures. The ruling comes after the West Dulwich Action Group (WDAG) legally contested the scheme, which aimed to create safer roads for cycling and walking by limiting car access. Many local residents voiced their opposition to the trial, with a majority expressing dissatisfaction during consultations. The council is also ordered to cover legal fees and potential penalties imposed on motorists since LTN's introduction. This case calls into question the balance of community input in urban policy.
West Dulwich residents reacted with discontent to the LTN scheme, with two-thirds expressing dissatisfaction during a consultation, highlighting the disconnect between local opposition and council decisions.
Lambeth Council’s decision to implement the LTN despite community backlash exemplifies a pattern of prioritizing top-down traffic policies over genuine resident dialogue and needs.
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