The proposal for a low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) in West Dulwich triggered intense backlash during a public meeting, resulting in emotional distress for councillors and staff. Legal documents reveal that council members cried due to relentless criticism from residents, and staff were offered wellbeing leave. The case taken to the High Court by local residents claims the consultation process was unfair. If successful, this could be the first legal victory for anti-LTN campaigners against a local council. This situation underscores the profound community tensions surrounding urban traffic management initiatives.
The experience of officers at the event was so negative that the head of transport strategy offered staff a day of wellbeing leave to recover.
Opponents described the public meeting as a fiasco and noted considerable hostility and anger from residents towards the council's plans for the low traffic neighbourhood.
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