ePetition details

Newnham Avenue - introduce an official time-limited one-way system

We the undersigned petition Hillingdon Council to 1. Introduce a time-limited one-way system or School Street restriction on Newnham Avenue during school run hours (for example, 8:00-9:00 and 14:45-15:30, term-time only), alongside a 20mph speed limit. 2. Consult with residents and the Infant & Nursery and Junior schools to agree appropriate timings and any necessary exemptions. 3. Install clear signage and put in place appropriate enforcement. 4. Review the scheme after an initial trial period to assess safety, traffic flow and community feedback. This is a sensible, proportionate measure that would significantly improve safety for children, parents, and residents and help prevent serious accidents on this road.

At the start and end of the school day, Newnham Avenue becomes heavily congested. The road is narrow, parking is permitted on both sides, and two-way traffic regularly cannot move safely through the space available. This often leads to vehicles mounting the pavement, cars becoming stuck nose-to-nose, and situations where children and parents are placed at unnecessary risk.

Although enforcement officers have visited, this does not address the underlying problem: the road is not wide enough to support two-way traffic at peak times. Other London boroughs (including Wandsworth and Islington) operate successful, time-limited restrictions around schools, which have improved safety, reduced congestion, and created calmer streets.

On reaching 20 signatures it will be formally considered by the Council and relevant Cabinet Member. Local ward Councillors will also be made aware of the petition. The Council's Democratic Services Team will keep the lead petitioner updated on progress.

This ePetition runs from 27/01/2026 to 27/02/2026.

12 people have signed this ePetition.

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