Croydon Council’s £2 million transport funding is frozen after they removed cyclist safety wands on London Road — a move that angered Transport for London, who had helped fund the project. TfL claims the council acted without approval and demands repayment of £234,000 already spent. Mayor Jason Perry admits fault, agreeing to repay the funds, while calling the wands dangerous and obstructive to emergency services. This isn’t the first time: similar wands were removed earlier this year on Brighton Road amid parking complaints. The local MP calls it a “catastrophic failure” in collaboration with TfL, now halting safer cycling projects across the borough. Croydon is resubmitting its plan and committed to full repayment. TfL’s walking and cycling commissioner issued a firm warning: boroughs accepting public money must deliver as promised — no shortcuts allowed.
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