The engagement survey relates only to the measures shown on this map - one way streets, 20mph zones and no-right-turn out of Lightcliffe Road into Hedge Lane (NB This map has no official status)
The statutory consultation period for phase 1 of the Connaught Gardens Quieter Neighbourhood scheme ended last week, on 14th June, but this week Enfield Council has launched a less formal "engagement survey", which will run until Sunday 11th July.
A maildrop carried out last week invites comments "now that people have been able to experience the trial working in practice". Responses online can be from residents, businesses and "other stakeholders":
The feedback you provide will supplement the ongoing scheme monitoring and any positive comments or objections raised during the consultation period. All those will be analysed and summarised in a publicly available report, which will examine the key benefits and concerns. The purpose of this report will be to conclude whether the trial is made permanent or is removed in part or completely.
The introduction to the survey on the Let's Talk Enfield website explains how the decision about the future of the scheme will be made:
There will be a range of assessments that will need to be balanced when judging the overall success of the trial. Assessments will include:
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- Residents’ views on how the benefits of the project compare against the disbenefits
- Data on the volume of motor vehicle movements in the area
- Data on the speed of motor vehicles in the area
- Impacts on the primary roads surrounding the area
- Bus journey time considerations through discussion with Transport for London
- Outcomes of ongoing dialogue with the Emergency Services.
Anyone requiring information about the consultation or the survey questions in braille or in another language can obtain them by phoning 020 8132 0683 or emailing .
Phase 2
The engagement survey that began this week relates only to Phase 1 of the Connaught Gardens Quieter Neighbourhood proposals. There is nothing new to report about the progress of the much bigger Phase 2 low-traffic neighbourhood proposals, but last month deputy council leader Ian Barnes told PGC that responses to a consultation survey held in 2020 are being analysed and will be summarised in a report, which will also include some modifications to the initial design made in response to feedback.
However, implementation of Phase 2 will depend on obtaining funding from Transport for London (TfL). TfL will undoubtedly before long be providing new funding for active travel schemes to boroughs, as the recent rescue package provided by the government stipulates that the London-wide transport body must spend at least £100 million on such schemes. Enfield will presumably be submitting bids for a share of this money as soon as it becomes available.
Low-traffic neighbourhoods remain popular with Londoners
Despite the noisy protests that low-traffic neighbourhood proposals alway provoke, opinion polls continue to show that many more people are in favour of LTNs than oppose them. According to the latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, nearly half (47 per cent) of Londoners support the introduction of LTNs, up from 44 per cent in January. Only 16 per cent oppose LTNs, down from 21 per cent in January.
