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By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Cllr Dan Thomas denied there were plans for solar farms in parks The leader of Barnet Council faced accusations of a U-turn after denying there were plans to build solar farms in parks and open spaces. Cllr Dan Thomas claimed a savings report hinting solar farms could be installed in “low-quality or low-value” parks and open spaces had been “misinterpreted” for “political reasons”. But Labour and Lib Dem councillors claimed the Tory administration had backtracked after realising the suggestion – designed to save £75,000 over five years – was unpopular. Savings proposals approved by the environment committee in November included a “review of low-quality or low-value parks and open spaces to assess the feasibility of installing renewable energy solutions such
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Cllr Alan Schneiderman warned against putting solar farms on parks A councillor has called for all of Barnet’s parks and green spaces to be protected amid fears some could be used as sites for solar farms. Labour’s environment spokesman Cllr Alan Schneiderman warned against proposals he claimed would restrict access to parks and green spaces deemed low-value and low-quality by the council. A total of 45 of the borough’s open spaces have been put into this category – and a savings proposal drawn up by the council revealed some could be used for solar farms.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
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.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
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.