Tower Hamlets mayor accused of 'culture war' against low-traffic schemes

Campaigners criticise Lutfur Rahman as he consults for second time on London borough's LTNsCampaigners in east London have said the mayor of Tower Hamlets is engaged in a "culture war" against low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) as he consults for a second time in a year on the future of traffic reduction schemes.The controversy in the borough - where Lutfur Rahman, promised in his manifesto to remove LTNs - came as neighbouring councils Hackney and Islington strengthened their commitment to the schemes. Continue reading...