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Court Rules Against Mayor's Attempt to Remove LTNs

1/22/2026

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The Court of Appeal ruled Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman unlawfully tried to remove three LTNs in east London.
Road safety activists, supported by NHS trusts and headteachers, argued the LTNs improved safety.
The judge said Rahman exceeded his authority because the LTNs formed part of Transport for London (TfL) strategy.
Transport for London welcomed the ruling.
Tower Hamlets Council said it would seek permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Story summary

The Court of Appeal ruled Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman unlawfully tried to remove three LTNs in east London.
Road safety activists, supported by NHS trusts and headteachers, argued the LTNs improved safety.
The judge said Rahman exceeded his authority because the LTNs formed part of Transport for London (TfL) strategy.
Transport for London welcomed the ruling.
Tower Hamlets Council said it would seek permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.