Croydon Council is reviewing speed limits across the borough, according to discussions at the Croydon Advisory Forum on Active, Sustainable and Accessible Transport meeting on 9 December 2025. The council's approach to road safety petitions is guided by specific data requirements, including collision and death statistics.
While there was no presentation on the item, the forum addressed action one from the previous meeting regarding 20 mph zones. Tom Sweeney from the Strategic Transport Team said the council is still awaiting a response on speed limit enforcement.
Councillor Scott Roche, Cabinet Member for Streets and Environment and Chair of the Forum, opened the floor for discussion on the topic. He noted that the council is bound by data requirements, stating that a series of four deaths would be needed to justify installing a speed camera. The process for changing speed limits was discussed, with Fred noted that any changes would require consultation with the Metropolitan Police, Transport for London (TfL), and the community.
It was noted that the majority of the borough already has a 20 mph speed limit. Focus is being placed on enforcement of existing speed limits, rather than blanket changes. The council is looking at the impact of speed limits on initiatives such as school streets.
Council officers said that road safety petitions are assessed on a case-by-case basis. They consider collision data, death data, road design, and other factors when evaluating potential changes. Short-term solutions such as repainting road markings and redesigning roads are also considered.
One attendee raised concerns about Selesdon Road, where a petition had previously been submitted requesting a speed limit change. Council officers agreed to investigate the matter.
Yusuf Osman asked for more information on the selection criteria and standards used when considering speed limit changes. Council officers agreed to provide an article on the topic at a future meeting.
