Overview
- The permanent orders for LTNs on Albert Road, Dalmally Road, Elmers Road, Holmesdale Road, Parsons Mead and Sutherland Road were quashed, with the schemes to be removed.
- Mr Justice Pepperall pointed to Mayor Jason Perry’s public comments and council budgets projecting about £10.7 million from enforcement as evidence of a dominant revenue purpose.
- Croydon’s wider financial distress, including Section 114 bankruptcy notices issued in 2020, was cited as context for how budget pressures shaped the decision.
- Enforcement used ANPR cameras issuing £160 penalties, reduced to £80 if paid early, with FOI data indicating around £1.4 million in fines in a single month.
- Campaign group Open Our Roads is calling for enforcement to stop and for refunds to motorists, while Croydon Council says it is considering its position and has 21 days to decide whether to appeal.