09-05-2025
Labour council acted unlawfully over low traffic neighbourhood
A Labour council acted unlawfully when implementing its latest low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) by ignoring residents' legitimate concerns, a court has ruled.
In what could prove to be a significant case, the High Court has concluded that Lambeth council's dismissive approach to locals amounted to a 'serious failing'.
Judge Smith, who presided over the case, will now rule on what must happen to the West Dulwich LTN in south London, and he is expected to order that it be removed.
The LTN was implemented in September last year despite overwhelming local opposition. A consultation found that 67.5 per cent of residents objected to the scheme, citing its damaging effects on local businesses, pollution, safety, and vulnerable groups.
After residents' efforts to engage the council failed
