• FOLLOWING a significant number of complaints from residents, Camden has been forced to extend its consultation on the Elsworthy Road and King Henry’s Road area until March 21, (Head warns new school street plan could add to air pollution, February 27).

It appears that residents in the neighbouring streets had not been consulted. When this plan was put forward it was done so on the basis that it would bring substantial benefits to St Paul’s Primary School.

It now appears that, contrary to the view put forward by Camden, the head has objected to the plan, warning that the scheme could add significantly to air pollution.

Residents in the immediate vicinity were first consulted on the proposed scheme last year but despite the fact that it was overwhelmingly rejected at the time, on the grounds that it would merely exacerbate the traffic problems, this controversial proposal is now being put forward for the third time.

As residents we fear that Camden are not listening to us and that they plan to do whatever they decide regardless of the result of the consultation.

We are totally in favour of traffic-calming measures and width restrictions for these roads but Camden are not prepared to listen to alternative proposals.

It is striking that right across the borough the council is putting forward measures in Haverstock Hill, Camden Mews and Queen’s Crescent which the majority oppose. It is time for us to call the council to account.

JUDITH REINHOLD, NW3