"Mr Justice Pepperall described the case as a 'procedural dog's breakfast,' emphasizing that the dominant purpose of making the schemes permanent was to safeguard the revenue raised by enforcement."
"Figures obtained show that the council made £7,210,328.18 from the six LTNs, averaging £300,000 each month, raising concerns about their true purpose."
"Karen Lawrence, who led the legal action, expressed relief, stating, 'I am so glad the courts vindicated what we all thought these were truly about money.'"
"A spokesperson for the resident group Open Our Roads stated, 'The figures quoted suggest they were not performing their stated objectives, given the high level of enforcement revenue.'"
The High Court deemed six Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) unlawful, stating their main purpose was to generate revenue. The council earned over £7 million from these LTNs between March 2024 and February 2026. Following the ruling, the council faces demands to refund penalty fines, although it has not ensured full refunds. Community members expressed relief at the ruling, highlighting the negative impact of the LTNs on mobility. A resident group noted the significant revenue raised by councils through LTNs, questioning their effectiveness in achieving stated objectives.
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