Cyclists in Wandsworth are campaigning for 20mph speed limits on residential streets.

Members of the Wandsworth Environment Forum (WEF) are supporting The Times' Cities fit for Cycling campaign and have sent a series of proposals to Wandsworth Council.

The Times campaign is asking for groups to hold transport authorities and politicians to account in order to improve cycling standards in the UK.

WEF is calling for a borough-wide consultation on 20mph limits on residential streets, as well as allowing two way cycling on borough controlled roads.

It has proposed that the council appoints an active travel champion, similar to the role of heritage champion Councillor Vanessa Graham.

The councillor would have regular contact with groups promoting active travel, while identifying barriers to walking and cycling journeys.

Jon Irwin, WEF co-chairman, said in the proposal: "Allowing two-way cycling on borough controlled roads, which are currently one-way for all vehicles including pedal cycles, would remove a significant barrier to allowing easy movement of people on bicycles around the borough.

"Appointing an Active Travel Champion, along similar lines to Wandsworth's Heritage Champion would ensure that there is a real focus within the Council to give direction to and grow active travel within our borough."

Councillor Jonathan Cook said: "This council is committed to improving conditions for cyclists and to encouraging more Wandsworth residents to embrace pedal power.

"A great deal of work is already underway and we will be meeting with the WEF in May to discuss their proposals in detail."

It is hoped the measures would help tackle the problem of air pollution in the borough, while improving cycling standards in the capital on a local level.

A meeting is expected to take place in May to discuss the proposals.