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LTNs use barriers, bollards, road signs, and planters to restrict cars, vans, and other vehicles, whilst allowing pedestrians and cyclists through. Some use automatic number plate recognition cameras while others just use signs showing they are LTNs and/or display warning signs that drivers could be fined for travelling through these roads.

In 2021, Ealing Council scrapped seven LTNs following an outcry from residents and "no material change in air quality". However, it hasn't all been plain sailing for Caroline and the rest of the committee. Their first venue for the meeting - Claverton Down Community Hall - was cancelled with less than a week to go.

Booking secretary Chris Beezley told Bath Live this was because the number of people expected to attend outweighed the hall's 150-person capacity. However, Mrs Horsford claimed the group had been accused of being a "political organisation" when their booking was cancelled on Sunday (January 29).

"We were quite shocked," she said. "However, it's probably done us a favour now because we've secured a bigger venue in the Hilton and many people were outraged to hear we had been cancelled."

Caroline added that the meeting would address several council initiatives with which residents and traders disagreed, such as the residents' parking zones, new 20mph limits and - of course - the low-traffic or "liveable" neighbourhoods scheme.