This page covers the campaigns against road closures in London boroughs that have been put in place since early 2020 using the Covid-
These measures are also based on the introduction of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) where the aim is to cut vehicle use on local roads and stop vehicles from outside the local area driving on them regardless of why they are doing so (or as councils say “to stop the rat-
This web page summarises the various campaigns on this issue that have come to our attention and we encourage you to support them. There are also many articles on this subject that refute the arguments put forward for LTNs on this page: Low-
Many of the campaigns have supporting petitions. They are listed below -
Lewisham: There is a petition on Change.org against the road closures here: http://chng.it/ft4KcrVM . Please sign it if you have not done so already. There is also a petition against the specific closures in Lee Green ward created by a local resident – see http://councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=46 and against the closure of South Row near Blackheath – see http://chng.it/PNWJWG57Sn . There is a specific page on this web site dedicated to the campaign on behalf of Lewisham residents here: Lewisham-
Lambeth: Opposition to road closures in the Oval Triangle: http://chng.it/wywrxJVmz2 . There is also a council e-
Islington: Opposition to road closures in Prebend Street, Colebrooke Row, etc, in the St. Peters Ward: http://chng.it/QqN6GmZCg8
Waltham Forest: A petition against road closures in the borough: http://chng.it/xccWgndBJh
Southwark: A petition against road closures in the Walworth/Kennington area: http://chng.it/rK5Zfm4Bwg , plus a petition against road closures in Dulwich:https://tinyurl.com/y3475tbd and one for East Dulwich: http://chng.it/D5VPWjqZ5r
Croydon: A petition against the closure of the Southern Avenue/ Lancaster Road Junction, in South Norwood: http://chng.it/x5bdcGndhJ . A fund for legal action is being raised here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/open-
Sunbury: A petition against an “Active Travel” scheme including road closures in Sunbury: http://chng.it/Gv5YZ2DPFb . The scheme has now been withdrawn.
Wandsworth: Opposition to a “Low Traffic Neighbourhood” in Heaver/Balham South: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no-
Ealing: Opposition to plans for “Low Traffic Neighbourhoods” and the failure of the Council to disclose those plans: http://chng.it/wncQVWDbsG . A fund for legal action is being raised here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/oneealing
Enfield: Objection to Low Traffic Neighbourhood: http://chng.it/SPCgcJwfXw A fund for legal action is being raised here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bounds-
Hammersmith & Fulham: Local M.P. Greg Hands has created a petition calling on LBHF to cancel its SW6 traffic scheme. See: https://www.greghands.com/campaigns/SW6petition
Greenwich: Opposition to road closures blocking east-
Hounslow: Demand for consultation on South Chiswick traffic measures http://chng.it/FqMShFhNzC; and Call for reversal of LTN in Chiswick: http://chng.it/w2jndFmbcd . A fund for legal action is being raised here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/onechiswick-
Newham: For immediate removal of Newham’s LTN schemes: http://chng.it/WzY7F2Ys58
Hackney: Petition to reverse the road closures and have a public consultation: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/hackney-
Camden: Opposition to Arlington Road and other road closures: http://chng.it/PrvZvscwZw . There is wide opposition to LTN schemes in Camden and a legal fund has been created to oppose them: https://gofund.me/ba5156b1 for more details.
Harrow: Petition opposing road blocks: https://www.change.org/p/harrow-
There are also road closures taking place in these London boroughs: Tower Hamlets and Kingston. If you live or work in those boroughs, why not create your own petition against them? It’s very easy to do so on Change.org. Or if you need assistance with a campaign against road closures, please contact the FFDF using this page: Contact
There is also opposition to the removal of road space for cycle lanes, bus lanes and wider pavements. See:
Kensington & Chelsea: Petition to halt Kensington High Street Cycle Scheme: http://chng.it/qhSZShPvfZ
Hounslow: Opposition to cycle lane on Chiswick High Road by One Chiswick campaign: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onechiswick
Camden: Funding for legal case against cycle lanes on Haverstock Hill: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/haverstockhill/
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are now promoted under a “Streetspace” policy adopted by TfL under the Mayors Transport Strategy (MTS). We have consistently opposed the MTS. Go to this web page: Against-