‘Silent majority’ hails success of Streatham LTN (Low Traffic Neighbourhood) scheme – opinion piece Submitted by daniel on Fri, 10/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image The new Streatham Wells low traffic neighbourhood has widespread support among the public, according to a group of local residents who say their lives are being transformed by a huge reduction in road traffic. The group of supportive locals claim they are “the silent majority” in support of the low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) and say they boycotted a recent residents meeting because it was biased against the LTN. Read more about ‘Silent majority’ hails success of Streatham LTN (Low Traffic Neighbourhood) scheme – opinion pieceAdd new comment
LTNs: “Publish the evidence and listen to residents”, say Lambeth Lib Dems Submitted by daniel on Fri, 10/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling on the Council to publish data every two weeks on air quality, bus journey times, and school lateness, during the Streatham Wells Low-Traffic Neighbourhood trial. Lib Dems warned Lambeth Council twelve months ago – in their response to the authority’s Air Quality Action Plan – about the way LTNs are being introduced. They say Lambeth does not gather sufficient independent data on their efficacy and ignores residents within and around the affected zones. Read more about LTNs: “Publish the evidence and listen to residents”, say Lambeth Lib DemsAdd new comment
‘Silent majority’ hails success of Streatham LTN (Low Traffic Neighbourhood) scheme – opinion piece Submitted by daniel on Fri, 10/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image The new Streatham Wells low traffic neighbourhood has widespread support among the public, according to a group of local residents who say their lives are being transformed by a huge reduction in road traffic. The group of supportive locals claim they are “the silent majority” in support of the low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) and say they boycotted a recent residents meeting because it was biased against the LTN. Read more about ‘Silent majority’ hails success of Streatham LTN (Low Traffic Neighbourhood) scheme – opinion pieceAdd new comment
‘Silent majority’ hails success of Streatham LTN (Low Traffic Neighbourhood) scheme – opinion piece Submitted by daniel on Fri, 10/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image The new Streatham Wells low traffic neighbourhood has widespread support among the public, according to a group of local residents who say their lives are being transformed by a huge reduction in road traffic. The group of supportive locals claim they are “the silent majority” in support of the low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) and say they boycotted a recent residents meeting because it was biased against the LTN. Read more about ‘Silent majority’ hails success of Streatham LTN (Low Traffic Neighbourhood) scheme – opinion pieceAdd new comment
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet dumped out of the Velocity Cup by struggling Kingstonian FC, Tues 7th Nov 2023 Submitted by daniel on Wed, 08/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image Dulwich Hamlet once again found themselves being kicked out of a cup competition by a relegation-battling team as they lost 2-3 to Kingstonian last night. With the hosts currently “homeless,… Read more about In photos: Dulwich Hamlet dumped out of the Velocity Cup by struggling Kingstonian FC, Tues 7th Nov 2023Add new comment
Lambeth looks to clamp down on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Streatham Submitted by daniel on Thu, 02/11/2023 - 07:00 Picture Image Lambeth Council is considering additional HMO planning controls, due to anti-social behaviour and other issues Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonard’s. Concerns have been raised by local residents in relation to the recent increase in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in two of Lambeth’s wards – Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonard’s. The concerns are related to anti-social behaviour, loss of family homes, and impact on the character of the area(s). Read more about Lambeth looks to clamp down on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in StreathamAdd new comment
Lambeth looks to clamp down on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Streatham Submitted by daniel on Thu, 02/11/2023 - 07:00 Picture Image Lambeth Council is considering additional HMO planning controls, due to anti-social behaviour and other issues Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonard’s. Concerns have been raised by local residents in relation to the recent increase in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in two of Lambeth’s wards – Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonard’s. The concerns are related to anti-social behaviour, loss of family homes, and impact on the character of the area(s). Read more about Lambeth looks to clamp down on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in StreathamAdd new comment
Noise pollution: Residents find illegally-loud vehicles in Streatham every three minutes Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 07:00 Picture Image A group of Streatham residents are tackling noise pollution from modified motorbikes and cars using a high-tech microphone crowdfunded by the community. The results of their summer monitoring project reveal a shocking level of traffic noise which is affecting the physical and mental health of locals, with hundreds of vehicles recorded emitting illegal levels of noise. And now they’re urging Lambeth Council to take action, as major cities across the world begin to tackle traffic-generated noise. Read more about Noise pollution: Residents find illegally-loud vehicles in Streatham every three minutesAdd new comment
Noise pollution: Residents find illegally-loud vehicles in Streatham every three minutes Submitted by daniel on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 07:00 Picture Image A group of Streatham residents are tackling noise pollution from modified motorbikes and cars using a high-tech microphone crowdfunded by the community. The results of their summer monitoring project reveal a shocking level of traffic noise which is affecting the physical and mental health of locals, with hundreds of vehicles recorded emitting illegal levels of noise. And now they’re urging Lambeth Council to take action, as major cities across the world begin to tackle traffic-generated noise. Read more about Noise pollution: Residents find illegally-loud vehicles in Streatham every three minutesAdd new comment
New Low Traffic Neighbourhood and Thames Water works a “perfect storm”, say Lib Dems Submitted by daniel on Wed, 25/10/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image The Liberal Democrats have asked Lambeth Council to waive any fines from the first two days of Streatham’s new Low Traffic Neighbourhood after emergency Thames Water works closed down Leigham Road. The new Streatham Wells Low-Traffic Neighbourhood became operational on Monday 23 October, which collided with unplanned Thames Water works that caused carnage on Leigham Court Road and Streatham High Road. Read more about New Low Traffic Neighbourhood and Thames Water works a “perfect storm”, say Lib DemsAdd new comment