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S U B U R B
RA
UPDATE ON HEATH EXTENSION PLAYGROUND
After the fantastic support of local residents for Corporation has finalised plans for the Many thanks to everyone who has so
the campaign led by 11-year-old Olivia White playground and the works are set to begin in generously supported this exciting project
and her ʻWildwoodersʼ to refurbish the September. Renewed equipment designed to which will create a wonderful playground for
playground on the Heath Extension, enough appeal to a wider age group will be installed, our children and grandchildren.
money has been raised and we are delighted with Olivia and other young residents involved Colin Gregory, RA Representative
to be able to announce that the City of London in the design. on the Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee
Garden Suburb engagement on parking
REVIEW
EMMA HOWARD, CHAIR HGS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION The survey closed on 10 November with the promise of a ‘Decision
Report’ in December 2021 and ‘Update and Next Steps’ in ‘Early 2022.’
n 13 October 2021, LB Barnet opened their engagement on Garden Suburb Ward Councillors met with the officer in early 2022 and
Garden Suburb Parking with emails and a paper brochure sent apparently requested more analysis. Then we ran into local Council
Oto residents inviting us to participate in a survey on local parking elections at which point nothing was permitted to progress. So, writing
controls. The aims of the survey were pretty ambitious, seeking this on 30 July, we still have no outcome and a July meeting of the
opinions from households on the existing CPZ in the south side of the officer and Councillors had to be cancelled.
Suburb and how it should be extended – should it for instance cover So where does this leave us? The ULEZ introduced in October 2021
the entire geographic area and, if so, for what hours? Residents were has undoubtedly helped keep non-compliant vehicles away, but some
also asked to comment on needs for street charging points for electric of the area is still a car park for commuters and long-term parkers. The
vehicles, as well as on particular issues that they wished to identify. introduction of the commercial dog walker’s licence scheme has
As Chair of the Residents Association and previous member of the helped keep some vehicles at bay, but Wildwood Road is increasingly
RA’s long-standing Road & Traffic committee, I welcomed this initiative. problematic with too much traffic and parked vehicles making safe
We probably receive more concerns raised to us relating to traffic and passing by cars very difficult in places. Lots of residents are desperate
parking matters than anything else. It was clear from the online survey for a CPZ in their road but others disagree, so reaching a solution that
comments that the Officer leading the review did not have an easy task pleases everyone is a challenge.
ahead, and not everyone would be happy with the outcome, whatever Garden Suburb Ward Councillors Rohit Grover and Michael Mire
that might be. have offered the following by way of an update:
“This has been a complex exercise, and we are grateful to all
residents who participated in the survey independently. As ward
councillors would also like to express our thanks to everyone who
approached us directly in order to express specific concerns with
respect to their own streets.
HampsteadGardenSuburb
Residents Association “We think it is important for all survey responses and viewpoints to
Play your part in keeping be considered by Council Officers before they reach a decision. We do
not want to rush into agreeing a plan for the Suburb and think it is
important for Council officers to give due consideration to all
our Suburb special viewpoints that have been expressed by a wide range of stakeholders.
“It is also worth pointing out that, since May’s elections, the
Council has been prioritising the implementation of the new Labour
administration’s manifesto commitments.
The Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association was formed over 110 years ago. “Whatever interventions happen as a result of this exercise, we will
With nearly 1,900 members, it has become a strong, enthusiastic community in the Suburb. It: press Council officers to keep the situation under review, so that
• organises social events including the Summer Fair and Halloweʼen/New Yearʼs Eve festivities • changes can be made in the future in response to resident feedback.
“We think it is important for residents to hear from us directly,
• maintains and enhances the greenery in the Suburb across a range of issues and not just this one. With this in mind, we
by funding the planting of street trees and setting up of a community orchard • have set up WhatsApp groups for this purpose – please join by
• supports residents to prepare for environmental challenges • scanning either of these QR codes.
Both groups are the same but are
• works with LB Barnet to keep the Suburb clean and supports local litter picking volunteers •
limited to 200 members, so please
• supports local community groups and donates to local charities, including Proms at St Judeʼs • join one. Also, you can email us at
cllr.m.mire@barnet.gov.uk or
• produces the quarterly Suburb News and annual Suburb Directory
cllr.r.grover@barnet.gov.uk.”
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