20mph Zone Policy consultation
Overview
Our draft 20mph Zone Policy seeks to set out the process for taking forward 20mph Zones from both a community-led and Council-led approach. We wish to involve residents in helping develop our new 20mph Zone Policy.
Road safety and traffic speed – particularly in areas used by more vulnerable road users such as children – are major issues of concern to residents. The 20mph Zone Policy is a response to these concerns as it aims to put residents at the centre through engagement.
20mph Zones are areas where the speed limit is reduced to 20mph and enforced with further traffic calming measures.
What we are proposing
Our draft policy document outlines the London Borough of Barnet's approach to the introduction of 20mph Zones and limits within the borough.
It is important to note that the Policy does not propose the blanket installation of 20mph Zones. Rather it:
- sets out how residents can propose their area for consideration for a 20mph Zone to be introduced
- outlines how the Council can identify speeding issues for which a 20mph Zone may be the appropriate measure to resolve
- explains the legislation and national, London and Barnet policies that apply
- sets out how 20mph Zone proposals will be taken forward following its proposal by either a local community or the Council
- describes the prioritisation process for 20mph Zones.
The 20mph Zone Policy complements the Council’s development of a new Transport Strategy, which will cover the period between 2025-30. Ensuring safe and healthy transport options will be a key part of the strategies priorities.
The aims of this consultation are to understand:
- more about road safety in your local area – we want to know your perceptions of traffic speeding issues both in your neighbourhood and across the borough more widely,
We are interested in your thoughts on whether 20mph, and the subsequent reduction in speed limits, could help address these issues. We also welcome any suggestions you might have for other possible measures. Your feedback will help us understand where the issues are and what solutions you believe would make a real difference in your community. - your views on the content of the draft 20mph Zone Policy – such as the benefits outlined within it as well as suitable areas identified for 20mph Zones.
We are keen to also get your perspective on the proposed approach to identify the need for 20mph Zones. - how we can best work with you in the future to allow for a neighbourhood-led approach to 20mph Zones.
We are keen to gain insight on your personal experiences and how we can work together to create a safer Barnet.
Your views are important to us
We want to give residents, businesses and the existing & prospective licence holders the opportunity to have their say on our proposed changes to fees and charges.
Please take the time to read the 20mph Zone Policy summary and the full policy before completing our short questionnaire.
How to have your say:
We are keen to hear your views on our proposals and encourage you to have your say by completing our online questionnaire below.
If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format, please:
- email highwayscorrespondonce@barnet.gov.uk or call 020 8359 3555 quoting 20MPHZP
- writing to: Highways, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW.
What happens after the consultation closes?
The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision. We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page in September 2025.
