Leytonstone one-way system review, does it meet the needs of local residents?

9.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Thu 10th Sep 2009

Leytonstone High Street, part of the one-way system that is under review

Some time ago leytonstone FOCUS team, reported that an independent review of the much debated one-way system in Leytonstone was to be undertaken. Having seen no indication of the outcome, the Council was asked for an update on the position. It now appears that the Council could not fund either the survey or any proposed works. They are now in discussions with the developers of Stratford City with a view to them agreeing to fund the project under a Section 106 agreement of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Council is continuing discussions with Stratford City and FOCUS will let you have further news when available. In the meantime, the Council has confirmed that Transport for London (TfL) plans to review the co-ordination of all traffic signal installations around Leytonstone Town Centre. No timescale has been confirmed. Local Liberal Democrat Councillors are committed to urging that the needs of Leytonstone residents must not be overlooked, in preference to through traffic to the 2012 Olympics and the Stratford City development.