Documentation, Audit Trail, and TMO Register for Barnet (Prescribed Route) (No. 3) Traffic Order 2025 (Operational 17/10/2025)
Received: 20 November 2025
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request the disclosure of information concerning The Barnet (Prescribed Route) (No. 3) Traffic Order 2025, which came into operation on 17th October 2025 (Announced in The Gazette on 16th October 2025). This request is necessitated by the failure of council officers to produce the sealed legal instrument for statutory inspection during the mandatory six-week period.Please provide the following specific information and documentation:1. Traffic Management Order (TMO) Register and Sealing Status*A complete copy of the internal TMO Register Entry (Traffic Management Order Register) for the Barnet Prescribed Route (No. 3) Traffic Order 2025. This entry must include the official Date Made, the Date Sealed by the Council's Common Seal, and the designated storage location of the original sealed document.*2. Digital Audit Trail and Change History*The complete audit log, version history, and change log from the council's digital system (e.g., ParkMap, TraffWeb, or equivalent legal drafting software) for the legal text, road schedule, and technical metadata related to both the Prescribed Route Number 3 Traffic Order 2025 and the Prescribed Route Number 2 Traffic Order 2025. The requested data must cover the period from September 1, 2025, to November 20, 2025.*3. Internal Communications on Inspection ObstructionA copy of all emails and internal memorandums sent between the following individuals and teams concerning the availability, inspection, or location of the sealed Barnet Prescribed Route (No. 3) Traffic Order 2025 between November 15, 2025, and November 20, 2025:Legal Services (including Jessica Farmer)Head of Highways (Ian Edser)Capital Delivery Portfolio Lead (Rashdah Akhtar)Parking Design Team (including Phineas Skipper)Matthew.Waters@Barnet.gov.uk Matt WatersAny Capita or external contractor staff involved in the inspection attempt on November 18, 2025.Note on Public Interest (LPP Counter): Should the council claim Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) under Section 42 to withhold these communications, the public interest in disclosure is asserted to be extremely high. This disclosure is necessary for public accountability regarding the council's actions in obstructing a statutory inspection and potentially enforcing an unlawful restriction, which directly affects the public purse and the fundamental right to challenge local lawIf you need any clarification of this request, please contact me at the email provided above. If any information is being withheld under an exemption, please:*Specify which exemption applies*Explain why it applies*Conduct a public interest test where required*Provide any non-exempt informationFORMAT AND TIMESCALE*Please provide all information in electronic format (PDF or Word documents for correspondence; Excel for data tables). Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, you are required to respond within 20 working days of receipt of this request.Internal Review and Appeal RightsPlease note that if I am dissatisfied with the handling of this request, I reserve the right to request an internal review and, if necessary, to appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office.