ashleywlkr

I was very nearly injured yesterday when a BMW sped past my drive as I was pulling out in my car. he was travelling in excess of 50/60mph. I live on lordship lane, between the lordship and the plough pubs, busses, cars, lorries, all vehicles speed on that part of the road.... it's only a matter of time before someone it seriously injured. Speed cameras/average speed checks ought to be put in place. sped calming measures, such as speed bumps, and other things, I think should probably be resorted to if all else fails, as they are mostly disruptive, and on the wobbly ground will make houses shake.

Moaning about a new pizza place? I'm thankful its not a dominos, or fast food chain. A destination for wealthy foodies and nothing else? Sorry, please educate me as to why ED is a destination for anything else? Sad to see that Loutwo doesn't know what Welsh rarebit is... Happy Thursday

yes but early last week - Tuesday last week I think it was.

Hi Everyone, An update for you, especially you JL; I have been in ongoing conversations with Southwark, notably Margy Newens and the Highways department. They were particularly helpful in rectifying the issue and although the damage to the road was left by a utility company, the council sorted it out. I must say, they were super helpful come the end, and I commend them for that. The works to repair the road have now finished, they took place today this morning. The man that laid the cones out yesterday even mentioned that he'd laid our driveway some 15 years ago! Anyway, a huge victory for the row of houses surrounding mine that suffer from the traffic on the road. However, something still needs to be done about the speed at which the traffic is travelling in both directions, especially busses... I had to have a word with a bus driver the other day, as I was on his bus in the evening rush hour and we came down dog kennel hill at around 35mph, and proceeded to maintain that speed driving past the station and up grove vale. I have of course contacted both TFL and the council and have filed a complaint to the particular bus in question, but that doesn't stop the rest of them, sadly. I feel it's only a matter of time before there is some sort of accident involving speeding vehicles around the lordship area. Thanks all! Ash

Hello everyone! An update... I have received an email from Margy Newens, who has forwarded me a response from the highways department. They highlighted that the particular issue was caused by a subsided part of the road left by a poorly replaced dig by a utility company. They have assured me that the council will fix the multiple subsidence patches in the road within the next two weeks. I'm delighted with the response, and very impressed with their attitude towards the matter, however, the proof is in the pudding, so we'll see. Best, Ash

An update - I'm in the midst of multiple email threads with the council and highways, they seem to be taking seriously at the moment, and have sent a surveyor to assess the road etc. I believe there is an ongoing report to assess the need for traffic calming measures on lordship lane, as I believe there have been multiple complaints about the speeding vehicles. A car actually hit my car the other day which was stationary outside my home, but that's another matter entirely. Thank you all for your input, and George for your insight Into the physics of the jelly soil, most intruiging.

Hello everyone, I?ve recently moved back to the area, and I?m now located towards the top of lordship lane by the plough. Since we moved in, I?ve noticed that heavy traffic like busses and HGVs violently shake the house when they pass at a high speed, or at a regular speed going down the hill. There is a defect in the road which amplified the movement. When I say shake, I mean, really shake, all of the furniture makes a noise, the house creeks, and it often wakes us up. I?ve written to the council and have had some disappointing responses, unsurprisingly. It?s affecting our sleep, well being and general happiness, and I really wish something could be done. Most concerning of all is the fact that I have almost been knocked over out there by busses speeding past. My question to you is, how do I have the council take this more seriously? Because currently I am getting nowhere with them, and aside from going to Tooley st and kicking off at them in person, I?m stuck for what to do. Thanks Ash