Peckham Rye Park

[rendelharris]

With sincere apologies for linking to a Daily Mail article, but just because one can't see the pollution so clearly any more, doesn't mean it's not still killing us: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1015258/Air-pollution-kills-smogs-1950s.html

[Louisa]

Shameless Daily Mail plug there rendel! ;-)

Louisa.

[rendelharris]

Louisa Wrote:

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> Shameless Daily Mail plug there rendel! ;-)

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> Louisa.

I'm very much a fan Louisa as I'm sure you've gathered ;-)

[first mate]

Doubt it has been properly investigated because nothing to be gained politically, but judging by the amount of building dust in the air (only took two days to heavily coat newly washed car in grime) I wonder how much throw em up developers plus the obligatory loft and extension conversions of many residents, add to air pollution and respiratory issues?

[bels123]

http://idlingaction.london/volunteers/

Volunteers needed for action days in Southwark to raise awareness of engine idling - looks as though the last one was at Peckham Rye

[Renata Hamvas]

Hi all, those reading this may be interested on the consultation on Engine Idling

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,1816409

I put in an enquiry about the ice cream vans and it looks like soon they will be electric vehicles. The response is below.

Renata

The council recently tendered its catering concession contracts in parks together with the ice creams concessions. The concession holder is permitted to trade within the park and on the common. In terms of fumes we have specified that all vehicles must all be adaptable to operate on electric. We are currently surveying all our major park sites including Packham Rye Park to install electrical points so that all vehicles run their concession on electric. We will programme in all works to be completed by March 2018.