"Tower Hamlets Council said in September 2023 it wanted to take down the LTNs and was challenged by Save our Safer Streets (Soss). The court said a failure to reconsult was among the reasons for its decision. Soss said that "thousands of local residents will be extremely pleased and relieved". Tower Hamlets Council, led by mayor Lutfur Rahman, said it was "disappointed" while London's mayor called it "good news for Londoners"."
""More and more people across Tower Hamlets appreciate the benefits brought by the calmer streets, and at a time when so many of our fellow residents are struggling with the cost of living there are so many better ways to spend public funds than on destroying community space and making our streets more dangerous and putting people's health at risk."
A High Court ruling found it unlawful to remove three Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in east London because Tower Hamlets Council breached its local implementation plan duty and failed to reconsult. The disputed LTNs are Columbia Road, Arnold Circus, and Old Bethnal Green Road and have remained in place pending the legal challenge. Save our Safer Streets (Soss) welcomed the judgment and said many local residents would be pleased. Mayor Lutfur Rahman expressed disappointment while London's mayor described the ruling as good news for Londoners. Campaigners cited calmer streets, public health and safety concerns, and cost priorities.
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