More than 1,200 residents of two boroughs in North London have signed a petition against a new low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) after the two councils unveiled joint plans to ban through traffic.

The Standard reports that the Transport for London-funded proposal for the Dartmouth Park “healthy neighbourhood” scheme would affect many thousands of residents living immediately east of Hampstead Heath, from Kentish Town to Archway and north to Highgate village.

It says the petition demands that Camden and Islington councils delay the proposals after they launched a six-week “co-design” and “engagement” exercise during the summer holidays.

Council transport officials admit the timing is “awkward” but blame the recent London mayoral and general elections, during which consultation could not take place.

The report adds that officials say an earlier round of consultation saw hundreds of residents demand action on speeding and dangerous drivers and poor air quality. The aim is to make the area safe for children to walk or cycle to school.

(File picture courtesy of Croydon Council)