Blocked-off roads: Non-publication of air quality figures report was “an oversight” Lambeth council admit – and changed figures in the SAME document were due to an “administrative error”

The non-publication of an air quality figures report was "an oversight", Lambeth council have admitted in response to a Freedom of Information request released today (Monday) And changed figures in the council's 2022 air quality report - which showed much of the 2021 AQ findings data have been replaced with different (lower) readings - were …

Parking charge exemptions in Crystal Palace park update (and why it’s Some Mow May there)

No Mow May is a national campaign which promotes less frequent grass mowing to encourage more biodiversity. From Crystal Palace Park Trust: You may also have seen that we have actually mowed some of our grass in May and be wondering why! We share No Mow May's aspiration to encourage wildflowers, pollinators and finer grasses …

Blocked-off roads: House prices higher within many Low Traffic Neighbourhoods says new estate agents survey

"The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that while London’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) may be bringing a boost to house prices for homeowners who live within them, the additional strain they place on surrounding roads with respect to increased traffic congestion is a deterrent to many homebuyers" …

Blocked-off roads: How Lambeth council get away with claiming Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are good for everyone (by “concerned” borough resident)

I think it is going to be difficult to counter the manipulated Low Traffic Neighbourhood implementation process Lambeth council have developed and I note that they don't even want to call this one in West Dulwich an LTN. ~ These schemes are made permanent based on just two success criteria no matter what the council …

Blocked-off roads: Lambeth plan another Low Traffic Neighbourhood – this time at Kennington Oval. But is it cricket? Will the plans be hit for more than six?… …and where’s the money for it coming from?

Lambeth council are set to impose yet another Low Traffic Neighbourhood on people living in the borough. This time it's in the Kennington Oval area - literally. The LTN will take over a road running along one side of the famous Oval cricket ground - the main A202 Harleyford Road is on the other side. …

Blocked-off roads: Government consult on limiting councils fines for motoring offences with monies going to HM Treasury instead – deadline for responses is May 11th

"Councils have powers to enforce traffic regulations in order to ensure our roads are safe for all users and that people can move about without undue interference.  "They are not an alternative way for local councillors to raise taxes, or decide who  gets to travel where." - Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ …

Blocked-off roads: Deadline for having your say on Government’s LTN Review is Monday morning 10 am

From the Together organisation / campaign group CALL TO ACTION: Please complete this survey about LTNs A Parliamentary committee is seeking public responses to a survey about the impact of 'Low Traffic Neighbourhood' (LTN) roadblocks and... We're asking you to please complete it URGENTLY - before the deadline of 10am on Monday (May 6th): Please complete the short survey HERE (guidance …

Blocked-off roads: Clean Air for All Dulwich respond to council leader’s “Irony” letter to Government minister

Southwark council leader Kieron Williams and 20 other 'clean air' portfolio 'leads' (all of them from Labour party controlled councils) have written to Government minister Robbie Moore after he pulled the plug on an air quality grants scheme. ~ Signatories to the joint letter include Lambeth's Cllr Rezina Chowdhury and Lewisham's Cllr Louise Krupski. Among …

Mopeds ‘crash for cash’ scam warning

  A 'crash for cash' scam involving moped riders has been exposed on local social media. The wife of one potential victim posted on nextdoor social media: Good morning neighbours, I hope you’re all well. I just wanted to share a scam which is targeting drivers around Croydon especially Thornton Heath area. Last night at …

Blocked-off roads: Croydon spent almost £1.6 million installing six LTNs – plus an estimated £100,000 putting in the now-scrapped Crystal Palace scheme, FOI requests reveal

Croydon council spent £1,578,000 installing six Low Traffic Neighbourhoods - plus an estimated £100,000 installing the hugely controversial - and later scrapped - Crystal Palace Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme when it was under Labour party control. The Parsons Mead LTN scheme in Broad Green ward cost £150,000 to install - according to one response - …