Southwark is ignoring the key role played by dance and the performing arts in the health and well-being of its diverse community, say teachers whose classes have been made inaccessible by the LTNs. In a passionate letter to the council, they explain how dance helps the elderly, the LGBTQ+ community, and children and young people – and contributes strongly to both the mental and physical health of Southwark residents – but that dance schools and performing arts businesses are now under threat because of the road closures. See the full letter here.