LTNs, CPZs and parking
The latest information about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, Controlled Parking Zones and other
traffic-related issues
Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) Mitigations for
Charlton
We are currently waiting to hear about mitigations for increased
levels of traffic and air pollution in Charlton. This was recommended at the call-in meeting
in November 2025 after the council’s report showed that traffic had been
displaced to Charlton (particularly Eastcombe Avenue, Victoria Way and
Marlborough Lane) by the West & East Greenwich Management Scheme / LTNs.
The West & East Greenwich LTNs were made permanent in
March 2026 and a Labour pre-election letter to Charlton residents promised: “a meaningful
mitigation measures for Charlton will be introduced as soon as possible” and a
public consultation later this year. Potential options mentioned were:
- A range of options, such as turning restrictions, to stop rat running and reduce through traffic on key routes like Victoria Way and Marlborough Lane
- A new pedestrian crossing and a raised table on Victoria Way to calm traffic and improve safety; and
- A bus gate on Eastcombe Avenue and Victoria Way (allowing buses, but not through traffic)
Since the LTNs were proposed in 2023, West Charlton
Residents Association has repeatedly highlighted the concerns of Charlton
residents, correctly predicting the increase in traffic on Eastcombe
Avenue/Victoria Way.Pressure from WCRA helped ensure that Charlton
and other boundary areas, not just the LTN area, were included for monitoring
and consultation before the LTN trial began in November 2024.
We believe that the LTNs should not have been
made permanent in March 2026, with “success” being declared based on 1 week of data
from June 2025: vehicle traffic is lower
on dry summer days with long daylight hours and Silvertown Tunnel opening was
likely the main reason for the drop in through traffic versus autumn 2024. We are
concerned that recommendations for ongoing monitoring have been ignored since June
2025. >We also believe that the impact on
the wider area of any new traffic or mitigation measures should be considered
and that any mitigations should be considered alongside the School Streets for
Sherington and Our Lady of Grace so that traffic and pollution problems are
not just pushed elsewhere.
A consultation by the Council that affects Sherington, Our Lady of Grace and Invicta schools.
The proposals would introduce restrictions on streets around the schools, preventing access and
parking
at specific times during term time.
More information on the Council's website
Read our response (August 2026)
The introduction of the restrictions around Sherington school will force traffic onto adjacent
roads - roads which
are used by children walking to school. Whilst the council recently repainted parking bay and
double-yellow markings on Bramshot Avenue,
they have not repainted fading markings on Eastcombe Avenue, near where children cross.
Monitoring showed traffic regularly exceeding 20mph on the upper part of Eastcombe Avenue.
The WCRA have asked for a pedestrian crossing to be considered here. A quick measure would be
the repainting of these faded markings around this blind bend, where near misses have been
witnessed
between vehicles and pedestrians (made worse when large vehicles park here).
- October 2026 - the faded road markings on Eastcombe Avenue are due to be refreshed by the end of 2026
The Council is consulting on proposals for e-bike infrastructure in the borough.
The council is proposing to install a number of e-bike parking bays in the borough, including
- on Bramshot Avenue, near the junction with Eastcombe Avenue (PDF - page 12)
- on Wyndcliff Road, near the junction with Eastcombe Avenue (PDF - page 16)
Click to see detailed plans
The consultation is open until 28th October 2026.
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We argued against the Bramshot Avenue location as part of the sustainable streets proposal,
as it is close to the foot tunnel and would encourage more e-bike usage through it.
You can read more and respond on the Council's website
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Cash for the e-bike infrastructure is coming from Lime and Forest, the e-bike hire companies, as part of their agreement with the Council to operate in the borough.
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Riders may face penalties if they park their e-bikes in the wrong place.
Greenwich Wire article
The Council is consulting on a borough-wide 20mph limit. The consultation is now closed.
The proposal lists all the streets in our area, except:
Note: all the streets in our area are already 20mph.
Read more on the Council's website
The consultation is now closed, but documents are still available for view.
Greenwich Wire article