Stop mini holland in Chingford and Highams park.

The Issue

Mini - Holland has been a disaster in Waltham forest; meaning longer journey times for buses and private motor vehicles, less parking availability, narrowed roads, dangerous new junctions between minor and major roads and many complete road blocks which has already led to severe problems for emergency services access. The residents of Walthamstow left it too late to oppose but we have a chance. They were lulled into a false sense of security just as we are being. There were no options to oppose the scheme on the leaflet we were sent- why do you think that is? It's because they have made the decision for us. It's all about money- if we look like a greener country we are liked by the world... apparently! We must take action if we want this stopped. Chingford does not have a traffic problem; let's help keep it that way!
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The Issue

Mini - Holland has been a disaster in Waltham forest; meaning longer journey times for buses and private motor vehicles, less parking availability, narrowed roads, dangerous new junctions between minor and major roads and many complete road blocks which has already led to severe problems for emergency services access. The residents of Walthamstow left it too late to oppose but we have a chance. They were lulled into a false sense of security just as we are being. There were no options to oppose the scheme on the leaflet we were sent- why do you think that is? It's because they have made the decision for us. It's all about money- if we look like a greener country we are liked by the world... apparently! We must take action if we want this stopped. Chingford does not have a traffic problem; let's help keep it that way!
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Kerri AnnPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Boris Johnson
Prime Minister
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Dear Petitioner Thank you for the petition submitted on the change.org website about the Waltham Forest Mini-Hollands programme. The Mini-Hollands programme is a key part of the Mayor’s Cycling Vision to achieve 1.5 million cycle trips around London every day by 2026. The significant £30m investment in each of the three Mini-Holland boroughs allows them to create a network of key cycle routes while improving the public realm and town centres. The Mini-Hollands programme is a fantastic opportunity for these boroughs to achieve dramatic change – not just for cyclists, but for everyone who lives and works there. This continues to be the aim for the three schemes that are currently being implemented, including in Waltham Forest and Chingford. In Waltham Forest, although the programme is supported by Transport for London (TfL), responsibility for the development and delivery of the projects that comprise the overall programme rests with the London Borough of Waltham Forest as it is the decision- making authority. However, TfL retains an ongoing oversight role to ensure that Mini-Hollands funded projects are high-quality, deliverable and align with the programme’s objectives and the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. Waltham Forest consulted residents extensively on all of their projects, including trial road closures. It circulated 4,000 household surveys and held resident and business workshops and drop-in sessions. As you may be aware, Waltham Forest faced a judicial review regarding the Walthamstow Village project, which found in favour of the borough. The result of this review shows that the consultation exercise was thorough and robust. Statutory consultation has also been undertaken with stakeholders, which included emergency services and disability groups. The results of this consultation showed that only a minority of respondents were opposed to the changes. Waltham Forest is currently developing proposals for Chingford and Highams Park as part of its Mini-Hollands programme. Perception surveys were carried out with local communities in March and April, with design workshops also taking place to inform proposals before a round of public consultation is undertaken in early summer 2016. Public consultation is undertaken over a number of weeks to provide residents the opportunity to express their views on the projects. Consultations are led by Waltham Forest, and further details about the projects are available on the Enjoy Waltham Forest website at www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk. In order ensure that your voice is heard in the planned consultation you are encouraged to contact Mark Bland, the Programme Manager for the Waltham Forest Mini-Hollands programme. Waltham Forest is directly responsible for the development of projects as well as the consultation and decision-making processes. Mr Bland can be contacted by email at Mark.Bland@walthamforest.gov.uk. Yours sincerely Public Liaison Officer Greater London Authority
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lbwf
Mayor of Waltham Forest
Mayor of Waltham Forest

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Petition created on 10 April 2016