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I would like to understand this promise by the Greens in greater detail and how it applies locally? Presumably road/pavement upkeep and renewal is as important for cyclists and pedestrians as motorists? I am not aware of plans to build new roads locally but there has been plenty of money spent on converting roads into pedestrian only areas. On the face of it this feels a slightly empty statement, when applied at local level. I'd love to know the Greens stance in hiring out parks for private use (given impact on park environment), I'd also like to understand their stance on fireworks- I will look to see if I can find anything. I don't know if a manifesto exists under the documents section of Southwark Greens, but you can only access that bit by signing in- which is disappointing. If anyone has a manifesto that reflects local priorities- could they post a link?

@DulvilleRes, No idea about Daily Mail article- though your simplistic and facile attempt to paint anyone that objects to some of Labour's road and traffic management interventions as 'must be a right wing-Reform-loving-Daily Mail- reader, is now looking a bit desperate. Word can also spread locally about questionable actions. Given the shopkeeper had consented for the leaflet to be displayed on their property, I doubt they were too impressed.

Yes, but I want to know where he stands on all this stuff now. My feeling is it won't be any different from Labour?

It seems like Charlie Smith is not standing for GG ward again, or has he also defected to the Greens? The Labour website info also suggests McAsh is standing for GG Ward, so that needs updating! FWIW thus far Labour 'promises' on their website says zilch about roads, traffic etc.. I feel we have been here before.

Goodness, pots and kettles. The clearest example of a 'tantrum' was Dr Anna Goodman tearing down an anti LTN leaflet from inside a local shop

But, I am not sure LibDems or Greens would do much different. JB was very much in support of CPZ in the past. I would be interested to know the LibDem stance on CPZ, LTN, extending double yellow lines and what their approach to road and traffic management will be? If they cannot give a clear, straight answer then I think it will be more of what we have had from Labour. I'd also like to know where LibDems and Greens stand on park land for hire, as in Gala on the Rye? Will they support extension and proliferation of these kind of events? Surely the Greens would / could not support? Ditto fireworks? It'll be interesting to see what the reps say. Thus far I've seen some extremely vague stuff from LibDems, but nothing concrete. I'd rather have an independent and some real commitment to local issues.

Yes, true although I believe some forward thinkers are seeing the benefit of low noise and drone light shows instead, especially as it could be argued the loud bangs to ward off 'evil' have actually become the real menace.

Could be, Sue. I believe the Year of the Horse officially starts tonight on 17 Feb. So, although no official displays to mark the date that I am aware of, I suspect there will be unofficial displays until end of coming weekend, sadly.

Guessing the latest round of super loud fireworks tonight (Monday) is Chinese New Year?

I don't think we have yet had a response to this?

You can also not be in support of Reform or the Tories, but still think a number of Southwark Labour's local traffic/ road management interventions are pants.

This is a bugbear of mine too. I especially dislike unsolicited mail that is partially stuffed through the letterbox, leaving the letterbox open. It advertises no one is in and also lets heat escape.

At the last council election, Southwark Labour's manifesto contained no mention of the road/traffic management issues they imposed after getting in. As jimbo 1964 suggests, they are biding their time. It has all gone quiet on Ryedale and the Melbourne Grove South CPZ plan, as Councillors don't want to frighten the horses.

I am also waiting for the response.

I was asking a question, which you have not answered.

If you have cars moving more slowly down a street, bumper to bumper and often idling, you are suggesting pollution will be reduced in the air on that road?

@EDAus, Sorry to hear this. Did this only happen to you or were other cars also targeted? Sorry, I was not clear if it was every tyre on your car, or every car on the street? Either way a nasty thing to contend with. Many, many years ago there was someone with mental/anger issues who went around and kicked wing mirrors off multiple cars. The police eventually got him.

@Earl Aelfheah said: "To be clear: traffic count data show motor traffic decreased by 12% across the wider area following implementation of the LTN." But that is muddying the issue; if you close roads and funnel most vehicular traffic onto fewer roads and then take an average of vehicles across all roads you'll get a lower traffic count. Equally, there can overall be fewer cars but if what there is is concentrated onto a couple of roads, and traffic is moving more slowly as a consequence, then those roads will be more congested. I've required tradesman for work in my property recently and they have all said accessing ED has become a nightmare.

Presumably local businesses have been consulted?

@Earl Aelfheah Show us the bits in that summary that are untrue, but do it on the Ryedale thread, just so this one is not taken further off subject. reposting James Barber, to get thread back on track.

You have not yet told us which statements in the summary you have labelled as fake (in the Ryedale thread) are untrue.

What with 'fake summaries' and 'nimby judges' it is all beginning to feel a bit Trumpesque.

Thanks for that. Maybe forthcoming elections have stymied the 7 day request? If Labour get back in, do we think GALA will try with greater success in 2027?

@Sue I think there was only 1 free day in the 7 day event GALA were asking for, that was the third day, after the first weekend. I think the second weekend was meant to be paid for access. I agree, the free Horniman music events are great but have nowhere near the same impact as GALA.

@Earl Aelfheah you have carefully avoided saying whether you think any of the statements in the document provided by @Lebanums are untrue. Tell us which if any statements are untrue?