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I may be wrong but, living at the north end of Melbourne, it seems like most of these restrictions are already in place and have been for some time. Could this scheme of changes have been in the pipeline for some time? It seems increasingly futile to vent our frustrations here, however logical and well articulated they are. I respect James Barber's efforts to participate as there is no obligation on his part but, whilst questions are only partially answered and details of this process remain unclear, it's only adding fuel to the fire. The decision to spend public money on a feasability study is flawed; made without objectivity or proper representation of the facts or the community. If we have the energy we should apply to the dcc to reverse this allocation of funding. We received a letter through our door raising these concerns which I have lost so, if those Melbourne residents who put the letter out are inclined, please could they post an email address here. Those opposed to the allocation funding and, of course, the preposterous idea to block our road can send their name and address to form a counter petition.

Hi James Can you share any details about this study? What is the exact premise or questions to be answered? What is the brief? Do you know who conducts the study and what it consists of? 10 grand should fund something quite comprehensive but depends entirely on the terms of reference. For example, will further traffic surveys be carried out? Is there some sort of 'traffic simulator' or town planning guru that the council has acces too? I have read most of the comments here and, except for the barrier idea and some stats (which can be interpreted a number of ways depending on the answers you want to find), there is very little 'meat on the bones' of what is to be studied. If you don't have this information now, will you please share it when it becomes available? Thanks

Thanks mockingbird but that is legwork the paper should be doing. Call me cynical but the 'story' seems fed IMO and by someone with enough clout to make it front page. I don't see the article promoting the melbourne barrier idea, only a successful lobby for a feasibility study which will only not be a complete waste of public money if: 1. Realistic solutions for any real traffic problems are tabled and 2. An official consultation of appropriate scale is carried out

Front page of the local paper. 10/10 for effort there, quite the PR machine is in motion. A local man murdered on the beach in Tunisia gets bumped to page 4. Have word with yourselves Southwark News.

Duh. I think I just made the same suggestion as ipool (or is it lolol)?!

Isn't this just militant nimbyism? Wouldn't it be nice if I could move these pesky cars off my doorstep, doesn't matter where they go really. This being London and not rural Derbyshire for example it's population is steadily attracting more people and cars (although not on the southern stretch of Melbourne Grove according to the stats). Some people do speed and always will; although I've been quite impressed by the general acquiescence to the recently reduced speed limit. Blocking roads just means those people speed somewhere else and maybe go faster if they have to go further. Melbourne Grove is a fairly busy cut through but Blocking off roads seems extreme to me. What about making it 1 way from EDG to ashbourne grove?

Seconded. If not. Which makes or suppliers should I avoid?

We are selling our armsreach co-sleeper if you're interested. Its in really good condition. All the accessories. Its the larger size. Sleep is key, especially with 2nd baby, and we found that having baby right there meant less stumbling about in the dark and sleeping on the kids bedroom floor! 70 quid or fair offer. Pm me. Pic attached.

My 2 yr old 'jacked' a microscooter from Derwent grove on 9th April. In his defence its identical to his brother's which he is very keen on. Mitigating circumstances, said brother turned up with a life threatening scratch on his arm (you may have heard the screams on Lordship lane). Respective guardians switched charges and, in the confusion, dear mother in law brought home the scooter assuming it was ours. If its yours please pm me with the colour and any distinguishing features/damage and I'll drop it round. This is also in lost/found but had no replies yet. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?31,1499989

My 2 yr old 'jacked' a microscooter from Derwent grove on 9th April. In his defence its identical to his brother's which he is very keen on. Mitigating circumstances, said brother turned up with a life threatening scratch on his arm (you may have heard the screams on Lordship lane). Respective guardians switched charges and, in the confusion, dear mother in law brought home the scooter assuming it was ours. If its yours please pm me with the colour and any distinguishing features/damage and I'll drop it round. This is also in lost/found but had no replies yet. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?31,1499989

Hi Tommy I was drinking in the gowlett on Thursday night. Left at around 1 and walked down amott, adys then ondine. There were a group of 4-5 guys hanging around the school on adys road. I passed then at about 20m and was drunk so could not recognise them by sight but one definitely wore a white hoodie. If you reported it and please do then maybe there are some cameras around the school which might get some decent images. I don't presume they're involved but its possible.