News on Greener Safer Greenwich

The Cabinet Member for Environment, Sustainability and Transport has taken the decision not to implement the scheme as outlined in the consultation.

The Cabinet Member’s decision is still subject to call-in* and it will not take effect until 4 February 2022.

The Council had consulted on proposals to introduce closures to stop cars from taking shortcuts through residential roads at strategic locations along the railway line - Maze Hill, Vanbrugh Hill, Halstow Road, Westcombe Hill.

The majority of respondents within the area had disagreed or strongly disagreed with the proposals.

The Council will now explore the scope for alternative traffic calming measures on Maze Hill, Vanbrugh Hill and Westcombe Hill instead, to address specific issues on those roads identified during the consultation, including HGV traffic.

Following feedback from some residents, improvements have been made in Vanbrugh Hill: extra regulatory signs, warning signs and road markings to deter overtaking, as well as an increased amount of 20mph warning signs/road markings to reinforce the speed limit.

We are also exploring the option to provide a formal pedestrian crossing in Vanbrugh Hill, to provide a safe crossing point for people walking - as well as reducing the speed of vehicles.

We have already been improving pavements to make it easier for disabled people and buggy users to get around by installing tactile crossings, removing unnecessary street clutter and narrowing junctions to slow drivers down.

Read the Decision Report