@StrWellsLTNEye

Observations and thoughts on the Streatham Wells Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) which began its trial on 23 Oct 2023. Posts by @angusjfrench.

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Pre LTN estimated hourly traffic flows on weekdays from 4PM to 7PM. Note the purple sections within the LTN and on boundary roads. I have counted sometimes 300+ motor vehicles going through what was the Valley Road roundabout (at the jnct with Gleneldon Rd) in a 15-minute period.
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Streatham Wells LTN Watch retweeted
Robert Doyle@RJDoyleSW2Aug 25
So we now have two consecutive nights of overnight closures of Streatham Hill for which @TfL and their contractors Conway have given no advance notice to local residents, and for which the diversion notices to bus operators were late and/or incomplete. networkmanagementcc.blogspot…
Clockwise@ClockwisesssAug 25
Closing in one direction wasn't enough disruption for Streatham Hill so TfL have upped it to closing both ways.
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This is a start but there's so much more that could be said. LTNs impact not only the LTN area and LTN boundary roads but also the roads *beyond* boundary roads - in terms of journey times (including for buses), distances travelled and pollution impacts...
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
@BellRibeiroAddyJun 30
I recently wrote to the council leader, calling for resident exemption permits for LTNs. Whilst traffic calming measures like LTNs are vital to tackle air pollution, they must be implemented in the most effective way. Good to hear they will keep this option under consideration.
Official House of Commons letter from Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill to Councillor Martin Abrams, Leader of Lambeth Council, dated 17 June 2026. The MP congratulates Councillor Abrams on his appointment before outlining concerns about the effect of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) on residents living inside LTN boundaries. While acknowledging LTNs can reduce car use and improve air quality, the letter argues that some residents face significantly longer journeys to and from their homes, creating difficulties for working people, families, older residents and those with mobility needs. The letter requests consideration of a resident exemption permit for people who live within LTNs, allowing direct access to and from their properties while continuing to support broader traffic reduction objectives. The letter closes by asking for a response and is signed by Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP.

ALT Official House of Commons letter from Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill to Councillor Martin Abrams, Leader of Lambeth Council, dated 17 June 2026. The MP congratulates Councillor Abrams on his appointment before outlining concerns about the effect of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) on residents living inside LTN boundaries. While acknowledging LTNs can reduce car use and improve air quality, the letter argues that some residents face significantly longer journeys to and from their homes, creating difficulties for working people, families, older residents and those with mobility needs. The letter requests consideration of a resident exemption permit for people who live within LTNs, allowing direct access to and from their properties while continuing to support broader traffic reduction objectives. The letter closes by asking for a response and is signed by Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP.

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... the impacts need to be very carefully measured and proper regard needs to be had for the feedback of local residents *and* local businesses and services.
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From the Hackney Green Party manifesto (hackneygreens.org.uk/manifes…). Consideration could also be given to: - allowing local residents to pass through LTN filters; and - operating LTNs only outside peak traffic hours. How about the Lambeth Green Party commit to something like this?
Extract from the Hackney Green Party manifesto on LTNs. Source: https://www.hackneygreens.org.uk/manifesto

ALT Extract from the Hackney Green Party manifesto on LTNs. Source: https://www.hackneygreens.org.uk/manifesto

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cc @Lambethgp
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Streatham Wells LTN Watch retweeted
Andrew Ellson@andrewellsonApr 16
Lambeth council has been accused of “hiding behind” data protection rules after it refused to investigate an allegation that its deputy leader lied under oath in the High Court thetimes.com/uk/london/artic…

Labour council ‘hid behind’ data protection rules in LTN battle

Lambeth refuses to investigate allegation its deputy leader lied in court, saying recording of a conversation with a resident may have been made unlawfully

thetimes.com
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Will the account be opened up to permit replies to posts?
Danny Adilypour@dannyadilypourMar 30
Until Thursday 7th May this account will partly be used to promote candidates in the @lambeth_council local elections. Promoted by David Oxley on behalf of Danny Adilypour, Dominic Armstrong and Sarah Cole, all at 13 Ashfield Court, London, SW9 9BB.
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For the local elections in May PollCheck is currently forecasting that the Greens will win 39 seats and take control of Lambeth Council: pollcheck.co.uk/locals-2026#…. Jonathan Bartley is apparently standing in Clapham Town. It would be great to know Lambeth Green's policies on LTNs.

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It would be great if the Greens had a policy on LTNs which recognised that traffic is displaced - it doesn't all disappear - and can result in greater pollution and congestion outside an LTN. Displacement impacts need to be carefully measured. Residents, businesses and services..
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... need to be consulted with regard had for their feedback.)
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Streatham Wells LTN Watch retweeted
Streatham Wells LTN Watch@StrWellsLTNEyeMar 21
Replying to @streathamstuff
Can we have clear statements from the political groups standing for election in Lambeth in May on their *borough-wide* position on LTNs and CPZs? It's no good having ward candidates saying they are against LTNs/CPZs when, across the borough, the policy is to support the same.
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Today #255 bus services scheduled to run from Balham to Mitcham starting at 16:23, 16:36, 16:50, 17:04 and 17:40 apparently: - didn't run; - took 17 minutes to travel the two stops from Thornton Av to Streatham Hill Station; - didn't run; - took 16 minutes; and - took 17 minutes.
Streatham Action@streathamactionMar 18
.@TfL & @FMConwayltd reps attended Tue @streathamaction m'tg Streatham Hill works progress report given pre Phase 3 starting 23.03.26, when focus shifts to s'bound side Options discussed for businesses badly impacted by works Sternhold Ave notice board to provide works update.
TfL and FM Conway representatives attend Streatham Action Transport group meeting to provide update report on Streatham Hill works programme

ALT TfL and FM Conway representatives attend Streatham Action Transport group meeting to provide update report on Streatham Hill works programme

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Stats from bustimes.org and originally from TfL, for example: bustimes.org/services/255-po…. I think there's an issue here. Congestion is often bad on Sternhold and Thornton Avs, particularly on Fridays. Would be interested in the thoughts of @streathamaction and @tfl.
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Hello @instreatham, just to say the link in your post below looks incorrect and gives an error message. Perhaps tfl.gov.uk/travel-informatio… was intended?
InStreatham BID@instreathamMar 10
Replying to @instreatham
There will be bus stop relocations, side road closures, temporary crossings, pedestrian & cycle diversions, & some parking suspensions. Work on the new road layout is due to be completed in spring 2027. More project details can be seen here: tfl.gov.uk/.../improvements.… 5/6
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It's 3:25PM on a Friday and traffic along Sternhold and Thornton Avenues towards Streatham High Road is already, according to Google Maps, backing up to Criffel Avenue. Doesn't auger well for rush hour journey times including for #50 and #255 buses. #A23StreathamHillWorks
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Today a #255 bus service took 31 minutes - against a scheduled 4 minutes - to travel the two stops from Thornton Road to Streatham Hill Station. The service was curtailed at Norbury (and then turned around to go back to Balham). #A23StreathamHillWorks
A #255 bus service today took 31 minutes - against a scheduled 4 minutes - to travel the two stops from Thornton Road to Streatham Hill Station. The service was curtailed at Norbury (and then turned around to go back to Balham). Source: https://bustimes.org/services/255-pollards-hill-norbury-streatham-common-balham/vehicles?date=2026-02-05#journeys/839990484

ALT A #255 bus service today took 31 minutes - against a scheduled 4 minutes - to travel the two stops from Thornton Road to Streatham Hill Station. The service was curtailed at Norbury (and then turned around to go back to Balham). Source: https://bustimes.org/services/255-pollards-hill-norbury-streatham-common-balham/vehicles?date=2026-02-05#journeys/839990484

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The #255 bus services which immediately followed took, respectively, 32, 29 and 24 minutes to travel between the same two stops.
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Is this relevant to Streatham? (Direct replies aren't allowed for some reason.)
InStreatham BID@instreathamFeb 4
After consultation @TfL has announced it is to reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on the A214 Trinity Road and Tooting Bec Rd. haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/lower…
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