Why on earth would you want to re-open Melbourne Grove? As a resident of this road for over 30 years, I have seen the rapid decline in air quality, safety and a huge increase in noise pollution.This is totally due to the huge increase in traffic and the general noise pollution from cars. It has been an unsafe street to cross at busy times for some time and has hugely devalued the quality of life for local residents. Cars have had priority on this street for too many years. I know for a fact that I have seen a local resident regularly driving their precious child to the new school in the road. Too idle to walk and quite willing to be totally selfish and clog up the road with their car. Then I have witnessed the same parent driving back and parking outside their home. It must have been all of 800 yards. Cars do not, and should not have priority over the interests of the local residents. I totally agree with the new measures, and wish them to remain permanent, and make our environment greener and cleaner for children and adults alike.
