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There'll be plenty of money/ lobbying behind the OKR route - I noticed quite a few new developments going up when I last drove through that area. Some of them even reference the Bakerloo line in their promotional materials. There are also loads of businesses along the road that would love more traffic and will surely help to push for it.

Where you are on Underhill can make a difference in terms of how crowded it is. From the Belvoir road stop you occasionally get a bus coming along in the morning that doesn't stop at all, as it can't hold any more people. It's not as big of a problem since they increased its frequency, but if the previous bus didn't materialise you can suddenly find yourself being late.

I would assume they aren't only circulating this in East Dulwich . I go to Brixton markets although I live in SE22, seems to me it makes sense to get the views of all visitors (though I haven't looked at the survey so not sure what the topics are).

Hi James - did you manage to find out anything regarding the below, following my post on 11th June? Judging from a lot of other threads recently we are going to see an awful lot more of speed bumps and road closures/ barriers. Would be interesting to know if average speed cameras are ever an option on some roads with more traffic. James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I agree with your take on average speed cameras. > But London has a lonson Camera Partnership > controlled by the mayor of London. So I'm not > clear if we can have them locally without LCP > agreement - let me find out.

Hi James, What do "additional works" generally consist of? Does that just mean speed bumps? I'm all for enforcing the speed limit, but personally hate speed bumps. They're uncomfortable and annoying (mainly on my bicycle but also in the car). Many around Southwark are so poorly designed that you actually have to go way below the speed limit (in a car) unless you want a very sudden jolt. It also doesn't sound like they do much good for the suspension. I know some people are really against speed cameras but I don't see a problem with the odd average speed camera. It works on the Rotherhithe tunnel - no one speeds and no one gets frustrated being stuck behind someone observing the law.

I lived on Underhill, near Belvoir road, for 4 years and only moved away 6 months ago. The P13 was always very good at sticking to schedule. There are also lots of apps showing bus stop arrivals so you can time it and aren't waiting around at the stop for ages. Otherwise you can go through that passageway at the end of Langton rise and walk down Overhill to get to the bus stop with 176, 185 and 197. There are lots of options for the commute, depending on where you need to get to. I travel to Farringdon - P13 to West Dulwich and the one direct train was the most pleasant (generally get a seat on the 0849) and fastest option. But if I needed to get in early (before 8.30am) the P13 can be too full to get on as it goes past a lot of schools. 63 all the way takes longer but you'd get a seat and save a fortune on the travelcard.

GG - what about those cars that have advertisements on them? Typically very old cars that might otherwise be scrapped, and they have "man with a van" or "cars wanted 4 cash" plastered all over them. They seem to be parked on every busy street when there are no yellow lines. I suppose the owners would argue that it's no different to British Gas or BT labeling their own vans. But they almost never move and so they also strike me as illegal public advertising.

Good work Green Goose. A few are back up outside Altima Court. There are two flats that are currently for sale, so I can live with those for now (Ludlow Thompson and No Flies). Portico (see red devil's post) have also put a sign up even though they have no properties for sale or lease in the building. Clearly just trying to get their new name out there, as they only seem to have 3 ED properties on the books right now. I wonder how widely they are doing this, has anyone else seen these appearing? I've emailed them to point this all out and to ask them to take it down, otherwise I'll just cut it down and bin it this weekend.

When I was a first-time buyer I made the mistake of signing up with Foxtons. Their constant calls and harassment put me off. And when I moved next time I completely ignored their properties on Rightmove as they would be over-priced and you'd have to put up with them. I didn't mind seeing properties marketed with online companies but it makes it very awkward to be honest about a place or to negotiate. On the plus side their asking prices always seemed more reasonable as the agency doesn't know the area, and the owner is less likely to try a ridiculous initial asking price the same way Foxtons (or even KFH) do. There is also a tier of small "off the high street" estate agents that seem to be more popular. I dumped my high street estate agent for one, and friends of mine have had positive experiences. They're less complacent than the big chains and offer a more personal service.