Lambeth council collected over £1 million from fines related to its controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in West Dulwich, recently declared unlawful by the courts. Local campaigners, represented by the West Dulwich Action Group, are demanding refunds for fines collected since the scheme's inception. Criticism of the council's selective reporting and failure to heed warnings about increased congestion arose from a High Court ruling that may lead to the LTN's scrapping. While Lambeth aims to promote safer neighborhoods through LTNs, the enforcement and public consultation methods have come under fire, leading to significant financial and reputational repercussions for the council.
A Labour-run council earned more than 1 million in fines from an unlawful Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in just six months.
The group became the first residents' organisation to successfully challenge an LTN in court.
Their victory is deeply embarrassing for Lambeth and may lead to the scheme being scrapped.
Deputy Judge Smith said Lambeth council was guilty of a serious failing after it ignored an impressive report by campaigners.
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