Herne Hill could be getting yet ANOTHER Low Traffic Neighbourhood - because certain unnamed councillors want it. The move for another LTN is revealed in communications between officers of Lambeth and Southwark councils following a Freedom of Information request to Lambeth council. But it's not clear which bit of Herne Hill the latest LTN is … Continue reading Another LTN for Herne Hill? (Or: How do you stop traffic using side roads to avoid congestion caused by LTNs? Simples!: Install another one)
Month: December 2021
Blocked-off roads: Southwark set to hand over full detailed data on their LTN methodology at a meeting next month – but will they?
Updated January 3rd 2022 Southwark council and TfL have been asked to provide "full detailed raw TRACSIS plc data - "all times, both directions, full history for the last year" AND the methodology they used to work out the data they acquired during a Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme. The request to Southwark council - which … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Southwark set to hand over full detailed data on their LTN methodology at a meeting next month – but will they?
Blocked-off roads diary: Eight selfish NIMBYs, six polluted main roads, five cycle trolls, four cycle lanes, three pavement scooters,
PLUS: "This shambles can’t continue. We have a simple request: we want evidence-based / fair decision making which takes into account the needs of the many - not the very vocal very few." ********************************* One Wandsworth, "A Community against road closures in Wandsworth" posted the following.... https://twitter.com/i/status/1474667136480165888 ...WHILE OPEN OUR ROADS HAVE POSTED SOME … Continue reading Blocked-off roads diary: Eight selfish NIMBYs, six polluted main roads, five cycle trolls, four cycle lanes, three pavement scooters,
Blocked-off roads: Southwark council’s Christmas present to the people of Dulwich: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods whether you like them or not
Southwark council had a special Christmas Eve present to the people of Dulwich: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods whether you like them or not. Their decision came just two days after they sent out a long-awaited investigator's report on former cabinet member for housing Cllr Leo Pollak.* And it mirrors their attempt to hide an earlier decision … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Southwark council’s Christmas present to the people of Dulwich: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods whether you like them or not
Covid 19: MP quizzes minister on long-term immune monitoring on people who’ve had their booster jabs
MP Helen Hayes raised the issue of long-term monitoring of people who have had their Covid 19 booster jabs in a written Commons question. The Dulwich and West Norwood Labour MP and shadow education minister - along with one other Labour MP and one Conservative MP - asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social … Continue reading Covid 19: MP quizzes minister on long-term immune monitoring on people who’ve had their booster jabs
Another knife death in Croydon, another killer or killers at large…..
Detectives are investigating after a teenager was found with fatal stab injuries in Croydon. Shortly after 19:00hrs on Thursday, 30 December, police were made aware of an assault in Ashburton Park, Croydon. Officers attended and found a 15-year-old boy suffering from stab injuries. Officers immediately provided first aid prior to the arrival of the London … Continue reading Another knife death in Croydon, another killer or killers at large…..
Pro-LTN campaigner puts forward his views on social media – and gets far, far more than he bargained for….
"I think you’re just replying for the sake of it." Pro-LTN campaigner: Possibly. ******************************************** A pro-Low Traffic Neighbourhood campaigner from Upper Norwood has put forward his views on the Next Door social media website in response to the lengthy open letter to politicians compiled by a self-styled "Greenpeace-supporting liberal lefty" - and got far, far … Continue reading Pro-LTN campaigner puts forward his views on social media – and gets far, far more than he bargained for….
Reactions to Pete Ardron’s open letter on LTNs…..
THE STORY SO FAR: An open letter to various politicians in Lambeth on LTNs from Streatham resident Pete Ardron which he published on Next Door social media has attracted a huge response on that site. Here in the first of two articles, News From Crystal Palace highlights some of those responses. The opening post appears … Continue reading Reactions to Pete Ardron’s open letter on LTNs…..
… and reactions to Pete Ardron’s open letter – on the scientific / environmental argument
THE STORY SO FAR: An open letter to various politicians in Lambeth on LTNs from Streatham resident Pete Ardron which he published on Next Door social media has attracted a huge response on that site. Here in the second of two articles, News From Crystal Palace highlights some of those responses, this time mainly on … Continue reading … and reactions to Pete Ardron’s open letter – on the scientific / environmental argument
MP slams rail fare increases
MP Helen Hayes has condemned the 3.8 per cent train fares hike announced last week. Labour say they compared the costs on over 180 train routes between when the Conservatives came to power and the projected new prices that will be implemented this January 2022. They say this new analysis shows commuters in Dulwich and … Continue reading MP slams rail fare increases
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