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By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
The Royal Free Hospital s maternity services were rated inadequate (Image: Google Maps) A hospital trust boss briefed councillors on the work being done to improve a maternity department rated “inadequate” by health inspectors. Deborah Sanders, chief executive of Barnet Hospital, said a “comprehensive plan” was in place to address problems in maternity services at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead. But at a meeting of the health overview and scrutiny committee on Monday, councillors continued to raise concerns over items on the department’s risk register – three of which dated back to 2014 – and called for a further report into the matter.
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Cllr Roberto Weeden-Sanz does not want LTNs to be imposed Traffic-reduction schemes that have caused controversy in other boroughs will not be imposed on Barnet residents, councillors have agreed. Low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) – designed to cut rat-running, boost air quality and encourage walking and cycling – will only be rolled out with the support of residents. The schemes, which have been introduced in neighbouring Enfield and Harrow, restrict through-traffic by closing street entrances using bollards and similar measures. But they have faced criticism for causing tailbacks on surrounding roads, resulting in delays for residents and businesses and concerns pollution has increased in some areas.