Thorncombe

Big queue right now. Am in it. Even got parking marshals!

There is a way to approach climate change and pollution. Simply closing roads and hoping traffic disappears is not the way.

What happens when all cars are electric and the pollution argument can't be used anymore! As a compromise why can't Melbourne Grove be made one way, Derwent Grove the other direction. More space for pedestrians and bike's, congestion on EDG avoided and businesses still have access to passing trade..

Who is the person to contact? Simply put these barriers won't change a thing and businesses will get less passing trade. An alternative suggestion is perhaps one way traffic? Surely if something has to change this would offer a safer environment for all and ot disrupt traffic. Though my experience of Southwark is that they do consultations then right away ignore them / actively bias surveys via leading questions. Prime example.. I have reviewed the ED CPZ consultation report. 69% residents were against and 91% businesses were against. Yet this is the quote I received from the project PM: This decision was made by the cabinet member and ward councillors and is widely supported by residents. As members of this forum have mentioned, all this would do is force longer journey's along already contested roads. More stationary vehicles and higher pollution. Quite frankly in this current situation with public transport being recommended against it is bizarre. Moreover we bicker about the necessity of a car, yes a weekly shop, diy or going to the tip without a car is possible but very difficult.I have lived in London without one for over 10 years but the current situation pushed me to get one. It has ultimately improved my quality of life.

An invitation to new players. Come join our 11am Touch Rugby Saturday sessions at Peckham Rye. (Opposite Cafe G) Free to all, any age or gender welcome - just come and have a good run around! Sessions are organised via the Facebook group all year round - Touch Rugby at Peckham Rye (https://www.facebook.com/groups/touchrugbypeckham/) and usually start at 11am assuming we have 6 or more players. Next session, hopefully, 18th Jan. Any questions please ask!!