Croydon Council to review Grange Road safety after 1,160-signature petition
Scoping review will examine speed humps and crossings for Upper Norwood street where speeds exceed limits
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Croydon Council has agreed to examine safety measures on Grange Road in Upper Norwood after years of complaints about speeding vehicles. The decision comes after a petition gathered 1,160 signatures last autumn, calling for speed humps and other traffic-calming measures.
MP Steve Reed, who represents Croydon North, wrote to the council on 9 August urging a fresh review. Reed said the council had initially refused to commit to investigating new measures, a stance he described as "unconscionable".
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What the review will cover
The council’s scoping review will assess options including improved pedestrian crossings and traffic-calming measures. It will also consider interim actions, such as refreshed road markings and signs, while permanent changes are evaluated.
Reed said the council will now examine resident experiences alongside official collision data. In March, he criticised the council for publishing only average speeds, which he argued masked the extent of dangerous driving on the road.
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A 2017 council press release stated that number-plate-recognition speed visors had been installed in some 20mph zones, with data shared with the Metropolitan Police. However, residents say enforcement has been lacking on Grange Road.
Uneven approach across the borough
Residents in Kenley, a Conservative-voting area in southern Croydon, secured speed humps on Hayes Lane last year after the council acknowledged speeds there were "intimidating" for pedestrians. Croydon’s Conservative mayor, Jason Perry, has been accused of applying different standards in the north of the borough.
Perry’s administration has faced criticism for its handling of 20mph zones, which it has sought to remove in some areas. Grange Road is part of a 20mph zone, but residents say the limits are routinely ignored.
The council initially refused to commit to investigating new safety measures. I wrote back to challenge their position, making it clear that residents should not have to wait for someone to be seriously injured before action is taken.
Steve Reed, MP for Croydon North
What happens next
The council has not set a timeline for the scoping review or confirmed when residents can submit evidence. Reed said he will continue to press for "real improvements" on Grange Road.
Residents can contact Croydon Council’s transport team to provide feedback or report speeding incidents. The council has not yet published details of how the review will be conducted.
Questions this report answers
+What safety measures are being considered for Grange Road?
Croydon Council’s scoping review will examine options including speed humps, improved pedestrian crossings, and refreshed road markings. The review will use resident reports and collision data to decide what changes are needed.
+How many people signed the petition for Grange Road safety measures?
The petition calling for action on Grange Road gathered 1,160 signatures last autumn. It was submitted to Croydon Council after residents raised concerns about speeding vehicles and road safety risks.
+What has Croydon Council done about speeding in 20mph zones before?
In 2017, the council installed number-plate-recognition speed visors in some 20mph zones and shared data with the Metropolitan Police. However, residents say enforcement on Grange Road has been insufficient despite repeated complaints.
+How can residents contribute to the Grange Road safety review?
Residents can submit evidence or feedback to Croydon Council’s transport team as part of the scoping review. The council has not yet published details of how to participate or set a deadline for submissions.
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