London politics
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5 days ago'Padel has pushed out roller-skating community'
Residents oppose a new padel court in Bethnal Green Gardens, claiming it replaces a vital free space for roller-skating and basketball.
Describing the scheme as being part of the Labour administration's anti-car agenda, the Tories have also raised concern over the cost of installing the project. Two low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) installed by the council in Palmers Green and Bowes Park in 2020, and made permanent in 2022, caused significant controversy. The council recently agreed to trial a major change to the Bowes Park LTN after coming under pressure from drivers wanting easier access to their homes.