Enfield Council has earmarked areas of Edmonton, Palmers Green and Southgate for the new lower speed limits

Cabinet member Sabri Ozaydin helps install new 20mph signs in Palmers Green (credit Enfield Council) — Cabinet members Sabri Ozaydin (centre) and Rick Jewell (left) help install new 20mph signs in Palmers Green (credit Enfield Council)

New 20mph zones covering three large town centres in Edmonton, Palmers Green and Southgate have gone live.

The implementation of lower speed limits was approved in January following Enfield Council consultations held last year.

The council says the new 20mph zones will “help to create safer, calmer streets for everyone” and form part of the civic centre’s “commitment to improving road safety, encouraging active travel and supporting healthier communities”.

Sabri Ozaydin, the council’s cabinet member for environment and placemaking, said: “I am pleased that we have been able to introduce 20mph speed limits after consultation with our residents.

“By lowering speed limits in town centres, we will now be able to create safer streets for residents, visitors and businesses and help to improve road safety and encourage active travel.

“The scheme will also decrease pollution and create a more inviting environment for pedestrians, and the benefits will include fewer and less severe collisions, cleaner air and lower emissions and we will hopefully see increased walking and wheeling rates for a safer Enfield.”

New signage and road markings have been installed to support the changes. Funding for the implementation is being provided by Transport for London, with £1.6million granted so far.

In Edmonton, the 20mph zone starts at the southern end of Fore Street in Angel Edmonton up to Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, as well as some side roads and a short section of Church Street and Hertford Road in Edmonton Green.

In Palmers Green, it extends along Green Lanes, starting from the borough border with Haringey in the south and continuing up to the junction with Hedge Lane in the north. Aldermans Hill, Palmerston Crescent and Elmdale Road are also included.

In Southgate, the 20mph zone begins at the Cannon Hill and Aldermans Hill junction, extending north along The Green and Southgate High Street. Chase Side, part of Chase Road, Crown Lane, Ashfield Parade and several side streets are also included.

For more information
Visit letstalk.enfield.gov.uk/20mph

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