The Jewish Community Council (JCC) is voicing concerns that Hackney Council's green initiatives, particularly the Mount Pleasant Low Traffic Neighbourhood and a new bus lane on the A10, are adversely affecting the Orthodox Charedi population in Stamford Hill. Members highlight that car ownership is crucial for their large families for daily activities, such as school runs and work. They are forming the Stamford Hill Traffic Action Plan to negotiate alternatives that balance green policies with the needs of the community. Although the Council is engaging with JCC to rethink transport strategies, community representatives are worried about the practical implications of such policies.
Levi Schapiro expressed that for the majority of Charedi families, owning a car is an essential part of life, especially for transporting children to and from school.
While the JCC respects Hackney Council's green policies, they are concerned these initiatives are negatively impacting the local economy and causing delays for children getting to school.
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