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Thousands march on Ealing Council HQ in opposition to controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Organisers say turnout shows we are not the vocal minority
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Thousands of people marched on Ealing Council headquarters in the latest battle against Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in the borough on Saturday, April 24.
Organisers estimated nearly 5,000 people joined the protest from Blondin Park to Perceval House to show opposition to the controversial schemes. A previous march in September 2020 saw an estimated 2,500 protesters.
Ealing’s controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are set for a number of changes, including replacing bollards with number plate recognition cameras. The adjustments were confirmed after an interim assessment of the schemes in December by Ealing Council, and will be made in the coming month. The purpose of the assessment’s recommendations is to improve LTNs in the borough before a final decision is made on whether they should become a permanent feature. Jasbir Anand, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for environment and climate emergency, said: “There are strong opinions on LTNs, both for and against and although they were rapidly introduced to meet government funding requirements, we want to ensure everyone has their say.