Council made £1.15m from fines at single School Street in less than two years

Evening Standard · Louis Corbett · 2026-11-06 09:40 UTC

Questions have been raised over signage at a North London scheme after drivers were hit with more than £1 million in penalties

A North London council has collected more than £1 million in fines from motorists caught driving through a single School Street scheme.

Brent Council issued penalty charge notices worth £1.15 million after introducing restrictions outside Manor School in Kensal Rise in November 2024.

School streets are being trialled across the borough to enforce road closures outside schools during drop-off and pick-up times. The measures, designed to improve road safety and air quality around the school, are enforced using CCTV cameras and carry fines of up to £160.

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