Lambeth Lib Dems respond to the news that Streatham’s low traffic neighbourhood is to be suspended

“This climbdown is an embarrassment for Lambeth Labour. Since the start of this so-called trial of a Streatham Wells LTN, Labour bosses at Lambeth Council have been unable and unwilling to share robust data or analysis about the impact of the measures they have implemented.

It has not gone unnoticed that it was neither an evidence-based assessment, nor the outpouring of testimony from local residents, that led to this change of heart; but instead, an instruction from the Labour Mayor whose only interest is in protecting his own position at the London elections this May.

As Liberal Democrats, we believe in promoting and investing in measures that genuinely support a transition to higher uptake of transport options that: make our air cleaner, our streets safer, improve our wellbeing and safeguard our precious planet.