Southwark Council is refunding drivers after an administrative error meant some bus lane penalty notices were issued incorrectly.

It’s been revealed that the authority handed out more than 10,000 penalty charge notices between February and June resulting in fines over £400,000.

It has now pledged that all affected motorists will receive refunds, and any unpaid notices will be cancelled.

A Freedom of Information request by Claygate resident Phillip Morgan exposed the error.