"The High Court case that led to the quashing of the six LTNs was brought by local resident Karen Lawrence and the campaign group Open Our Roads after permanent traffic orders were issued in March 2024. Justice Pepperall concluded earlier this month that the main purpose of the schemes was to raise revenue, which fell outside the lawful scope of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984."
"Defending the council's decision, Perry said: 'Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes were introduced in Croydon in May 2020, before I was elected mayor.' He stated that his council had never been a 'supporter' of them and 'whilst I'm mayor, these LTNs will not be returning.'"
"The council had projected a 10.7m surplus from the six LTN schemes between 2023 and 2027. However, Croydon's Labour leader Stuart King criticized the mayor, warning that taxpayers could now face millions of pounds in costs to fill gaps in the council's budget."
Croydon council will refund drivers fined under Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes that were recently abolished following a High Court ruling. The Conservative mayor, Jason Perry, confirmed the council would not appeal the decision. The ruling found that the schemes primarily aimed to generate revenue, which was outside the lawful scope of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The council is prioritizing the refund process for residents, while the Labour opposition leader warned of potential financial repercussions for taxpayers due to the council's budget gaps.
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