SkyofFire

OD Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > @skyoffire - as one of the residents that seem to > be getting communications from the councillors, > please can you (or anyone else who finds out) post > the meeting details please. > > Much appreciated. > OD Yes, of course.

OD Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hey Marmora Man, > > Have looked longingly at the roof terraces as per > your soon to be 'ex-home' ...any chance of getting > a look see at the view from your terrace before > you depart??? > > I'm no celeb, but love living on Marmora Road, > would be interesting to see it from a different > perspective other than my garden flat view!! > > OD Seconded! I currently have a view of speeding 63 buses and my garden. Go on, please?

Residents of Marmora Road have received emails from Danny Hathaway (from Harriet Harman's office) and Gavin Edwards Councillor for Peckham Rye (With Victoria Mills and Renata Hamvas)today in response to our calls and emails. Several people have also been phoned. A meeting is being planned for some point next week - I'll be surprised if this actually happens. But the bus drivers ARE slowing down (after a campaign of speed awareness signs made by residents).

Agreed. I've had to jump those lights twice now. Hate doing it, makes me feel sick.

Zedd Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have been waiting for the first accusations of > "nimbyism" to fly so I would just like to clarify. > No one is suggesting that the road safety works > should not take place. These will benefit the > whole community. What a number of people have > said, and what I also believe, is that the > proposals to send the buses along > Therapia/Scutari/ Marmora are not the best option > for a number of valid reasons. Alternatives have > been suggested so this is also not pointless > ranting or moaning. > > I'm pleased to hear that the contractors have > reduced the expected length of time that the > alternative route will be used. > > I would also be keen to attend a meeting to > discuss the matter with Renata Hamvas despite the > works already starting. > > This is not nimbyism. It is a community of people > getting together to try to improve a poxy > situation. This is why I love living in ED :-) Exactly - it's a community trying to find an alternative because we a) don't want our cars scratched to pieces, and b) would rather the fronts of our houses and flats weren't damaged. Obviously we'd like the main road and safety to be improved. We'd also like to be able to objet to buses coming down a narrow, unstable road and for our concerns to be taken seriously.

Renata Hamvas Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dear all, > sorry, I've been away, > I contacted Barrie too and have heard back from > council officers about this. The temporary > rerouting of the 63 is totally within TFLs remit > rather than the council's. The council has been > informed that TFL did investigate the different > options. > > I am happy to meet up with residents to talk to > them about the issues. As the works are due to > start tomorrow, I won't be able to meet up with > residents before they start. > Renata Wow, that's really useful. Cheers for that.

L15ecr Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The current speed bumps make absolutely no > difference too Rubbish.

I emailed several days ago and received a letter from Harman's office which said: - they're raising concerns with Southwark council; - they're asking ward councillers to meet with local residents to discuss; - they're asking TFL for a report on the assessment they've made about alternative routes. No word from Barrie Hargrove yet.

I think we're getting another free one through our doors soon...

Well, I'm worried about it - the last time buses were diverted along Marmora the fronts of the houses were badly damaged from the vibrations of the buses on the road. I really would rather not have to deal with the time and expense to deal with this if we can find an alternative.

Zombiemonkey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Cat, living outside as you are allergic (cats > don't mind...), or a Jack Russell, rats will never > come near your home again- garanteed. And it's > eco- friendly! Unfortunately not true. I have two cats, live near the Rye, and am dealing with a rat problem in my house. The cats are petrified (may say something about the cats). Really don't know what to do - Renokil are hopeless.

It was a cyclist - who was hit by a car turning onto LL and was trapped under it. I was there; was horrible. Would love to hear that the cyclist is okay if anybody knows.