Belsize resident Anne Ward
- Credit: Anne Ward
Concerns have been raised over elderly residents’ access to the Haverstock Hill cycle lanes consultation.
Anne Ward, 81, said pensioners were “excluded” from the online-led consultation as they had to request a physical version, and that notification of the public’s opportunity to voice their opinion was unclear and misunderstood.
The chair of the 5-7 Belsize Grove Tenants and Leaseholders Association said elderly residents unable to use the computer were left to call the main switchboard of the council, whose staff didn’t know where to redirect their request.
Belsize councillor Tom Simon said it was “shameful” that some residents were being “disenfranchised”.