LTN council chief tells disability campaigners 'mansplaining' trends now
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A council boss in charge of a controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme accused disability campaigners of 'mansplaining' as they asked for a blue badge holder exemption.
The fiery row erupted between the Labour councillor and residents as they discussed a junction in Dulwich Village, South London, which was closed with planters to become an LTN during the first lockdown.
LTNs were created in a move to make air quality cleaner and roads quieter, prioritising the movements of cyclist and pedestrians over cars.
This has meant disabled motorists, with blue badges were also forced to drive through alternative, and often longer routes.
Labour councillor Catherine Rose (pictured), who oversees the LTN scheme, accused two disability campaigners of 'mansplaining' while they called for a blue badge holder exemption
Two local campaigners attended Southwark Council's December cabinet meeting to present local politicians with a petition, signed by 600 locals in the area, which called for a blue badge exemption.
Clive Rates told councillors that after the LTNs were implemented in 2020, a large number of people with disabilities in the area now 'find themselves trapped in their homes'.
He said: 'Is it really a benefit for society that vulnerable and disabled people find themselves unable to leave their homes?'
Mr Reeves went on to relay the effect the
