Response details:

Dear Cllr Stephanos Ioannou,

Thank you for contacting us on behalf of your constituent regarding concerns about collisions at the junctions of Wynchgate, Queen Elizabeth Drive and Raleigh Way.

We appreciate that any collision or near miss can be concerning, particularly when incidents occur close to people’s homes. Officers have reviewed the issues raised, including requests for STOP signs, enhanced road markings, improved street lighting and a 20mph speed limit.

A review of the recorded personal injury collision data for the five-year period to 30 April 2026 identified four personal injury collisions within the wider area. This level of recorded injury collisions is significantly lower than at locations that are typically prioritised for intervention through the Council’s Road Safety Programme.

We recognise that residents have reported a number of damage-only collisions. However, these incidents are not recorded within the personal injury collision dataset supplied by the Police and Transport for London and are therefore not used as part of the borough-wide prioritisation process.

With regard to the request for STOP signs, these are only appropriate in limited circumstances where visibility restrictions make a standard Give Way arrangement unsuitable. Officers do not consider that the junction meets the criteria normally associated with a STOP control and therefore there are no plans to replace the existing Give Way signs. We will, however, review the existing signage to ensure it remains clear and appropriate for the location. If opportunities for improvement are identified, these will be recorded for consideration as part of future maintenance or improvement works, subject to funding being available.

The Council will arrange for the existing road markings to be inspected. If the markings are found to be worn or below the required standard, they will be included within the appropriate maintenance programme for refreshing.

A request will also be passed to the relevant team to inspect the existing street lighting installation and confirm that it is operating as intended.

The Council has recently undertaken borough-wide engagement on the future implementation of 20mph speed limits. Feedback is currently being reviewed and no decisions have yet been made regarding further locations. The request for Wynchgate has been noted and will be considered alongside other locations through that wider process.

To help us better understand how the road is being used, we will arrange a speed survey on Wynchgate to assess how drivers are responding to the existing speed limit. If the results show high levels of speeding, this information will be shared with the police so they can consider what action may be appropriate.

Residents who remain concerned about vehicle speeds may wish to participate in the Metropolitan Police Community Roadwatch initiative. This enables local volunteers to work alongside police officers to monitor vehicle speeds within their neighbourhood. Warning letters may be issued where appropriate and the information gathered helps to inform future police enforcement activity. Further information is available at: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/safety-and-security/road-safety/community-roadwatch

Dangerous or antisocial driving can also be reported directly to the police through the RoadSafe London reporting service. These reports help the police build a picture of where problems are occurring and can assist in directing future enforcement activity.

In summary, The requests regarding road markings, lighting and speed limits have been recorded and will be considered through the appropriate maintenance and borough-wide review processes.

Yours sincerely