Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport & Public Realm
The Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport & Public Realm is currently addressing scrutiny regarding the enforcement of School Street Penalty Charge Notices.
In July 2026, Brent Council faced scrutiny over the enforcement of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued under its School Streets schemes. Concerns were raised regarding the clarity of signage and the fairness of enforcement, following the issuance of 73,018 PCNs across various school streets in the 12 months prior.
Councillor Promise Knight, the Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport & Public Realm, addressed these concerns during a council meeting. Councillor Knight stated that all signage used in the School Streets schemes complies with national legal requirements.
Key facts
- In July 2026, Brent Council faced scrutiny over Penalty Charge Notices issued under its School Streets schemes. Source
- Councillor Promise Knight stated that all signage complies with national legal requirements. Source
- 73,018 PCNs were issued across various school streets in Brent over the 12 months prior to July 2026. Source
- Councillor Promise Knight is the Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport & Public Realm. Source
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