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Thread: A Vision for Forest Hill
Post: A Vision for Forest Hill
| One of the Forest Hill Society members wrote "I wish we could bury the South Circular".
Well, it [i]could[/i] be buried, in a tunnel - through Forest Hill. I imagine a tunnel entrance on the wide ... |
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Devonish Forester |
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19-02-2016, 07:47 PM |
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Thread: BP station Stanstead Road
Post: BP station Stanstead Road
| Apologies if this is a bit trivial for the forum, but someone may appreciate the warning. I was filling up my car today at BP Stanstead Road, and at least two pumps were not cutting out when the tank... |
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Devonish Forester |
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23-12-2015, 02:59 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Slow Worms in Forest Hill
Post: Life in SE23 - Slow Worms in Forest Hill
| Fantastic variety of wildlife in the area.
Have uploaded a video of Slow Worms in my garden today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCec5ruJU7c |
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Devonish Forester |
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12-05-2016, 09:29 PM |
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Thread: Mr Dowd MP
Post: Mr Dowd MP
| Having sent an email (22nd Jan) and a letter (17 Feb) to Mr Dowd, I have had neither acknowledgement nor reply to either.
Perhaps he is exceptionally busy, but I am surprised not to have had at lea... |
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Devonish Forester |
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01-03-2016, 10:00 PM |
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Thread: Plug-In Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Post: Plug-In Compact Fluorescent Lamps
| I have 14 of these push-in type compact fluorescent bulbs. They have four pins rather than screw fitting or bayonet. I used to live in a new-build flat where these were fitted. Some of the bulbs ar... |
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Devonish Forester |
Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found |
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24-12-2015, 01:58 PM |
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Thread: A Vision for Forest Hill
Post: RE: A Vision for Forest Hill
| With the London Mayoral election coming soon, I hoped that we might see commitments to at least do some research into proposals like the one at the top of this thread, but it seems to be the only usua... |
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Devonish Forester |
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01-03-2016, 09:41 PM |
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Thread: Avoid Devonshire Road - Road Closed
Post: RE: Avoid Devonshire Road - Road Closed
| It's beautiful; very quiet. No rat-runners because Devonshire Rd is closed, and no trains coming through because of the 'sinkhole' at Forest Hill station. |
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Devonish Forester |
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19-07-2016, 11:11 PM |
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Thread: Avoid Devonshire Road - Road Closed
Post: RE: Avoid Devonshire Road - Road Closed
| annsquire66 wrote:
[quote]If I recall correctly, the original consultation ........[/quote]
Ann, was there a consultation? Please could you give more detail: who, when, where?
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Devonish Forester |
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23-07-2016, 09:39 PM |
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Thread: Avoid Devonshire Road - Road Closed
Post: RE: Avoid Devonshire Road - Road Closed
| Thank you Ann, for the detailed info.
With regard to your suggestion:
[quote]I would be interested to see an impact study done by temporarily creating the proposed scenario for a few hours befor... |
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Devonish Forester |
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26-07-2016, 04:32 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close?
| [quote]An independent cinema would be fantastic though. [/quote]
As would a 'live music' venue - Forest Hill actually has the car parks to facilitate a cool venue, but there would need to be stro... |
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Devonish Forester |
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20-05-2016, 05:58 AM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close?
| [quote]How about a community-run cinema?[/quote]
Great idea. Whirled Art run a very nice cinema in a railway arch next to Loughborough Junction, I wonder if they could be persuaded to take it on? |
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Devonish Forester |
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20-05-2016, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
| Once a week collection is worth fighting for. Many reasons have already been given above, but I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned that overflows from wheelie bins will likely cause an increase in ve... |
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Devonish Forester |
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18-04-2016, 11:33 AM |
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Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
| Hello Samuelsen
Thanks for asking the questions and sharing the answers.
I am puzzled about why Lewisham has lower recycling than other boroughs - "the lowest in the country" - and what the reas... |
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Devonish Forester |
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20-04-2016, 08:38 PM |
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Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
| [quote]Most rubbish is turned into electricity at the incinerator.[/quote]
Surely that IS recycling and needs to be included in the recycling statistics. If the South East London Combined Heat and ... |
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Devonish Forester |
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21-04-2016, 08:38 AM |
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Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
| [quote]What really worries me is that the council are being driven by being seen as low on the list of recycling, when they may actually be doing really good work by generating electricity.[/quote]
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Devonish Forester |
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26-04-2016, 08:16 AM |
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Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
| [quote]Waste compositional analysis is a representative sample (across Lewisham using an agreed methodology)[/quote]
It would be useful to know more about that:
How exactly is the compositional ... |
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Devonish Forester |
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26-04-2016, 09:06 AM |
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Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
| lacb
[quote]Follow the link in my post up thread (10) for methodology used in comparative analysis by borough:
http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php...7#pid74387
The council may well have an... |
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Devonish Forester |
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31-05-2016, 03:40 AM |
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Thread: Christmas tree collection
Post: RE: Christmas tree collection
| We have recently moved into the area, and surprised that the Council does not collect from the kerbside as Lambeth does. It can be a major hassle getting to a 'recycling point'.
How difficult cou... |
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Devonish Forester |
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08-01-2016, 09:08 PM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
| I have re-read this thread and there are many issues and potential solutions. Where traffic management is concerned, there seems to be a lack of ambition and imagination to make changes that could be... |
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Devonish Forester |
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06-04-2016, 08:09 AM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
| OK this is way off topic but ......
[quote]"the only hope for improved rail links will be when London Bridge re-opens"[/quote]
I don't know.
The residents and politicians in Herne Hill lobbi... |
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Devonish Forester |
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06-04-2016, 12:21 PM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
| Forest Hill is well provided with two large car parks, but they seem to be underused: (1) The High Street (Sainsbury's) car park is unaccountably inaccessible. (2) Perry Vale car park is cut off fro... |
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Devonish Forester |
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17-05-2016, 12:08 PM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
| [quote]The Sainsbury's car park wins[/quote]
I agree, but it is inaccessible. I was there this morning and it's empty. Vehicles need to be able to turn left into Manor Mount from Honor Oak Road. |
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Devonish Forester |
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18-05-2016, 10:59 AM |
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Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...
| [/quote]It does feel awkward to get to, but in reality you are probably only adding a few minutes driving time from any direction.[/quote]
From North of London Road, it can easily be 15 minutes bec... |
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Devonish Forester |
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20-05-2016, 06:10 AM |
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Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station?
Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale...
| Clausy
[quote]I also have this other crazy idea that the subway should be extended underground in the other direction so that it passes under the circular and emerges somewhere past the old-laundrett... |
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Devonish Forester |
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26-04-2016, 08:30 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Ward - Burglary Update
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward - Burglary Update
| [quote]friendly Community Support officer handing out free SmartWater packs[/quote]
Anyone know what the financial arrangements are between SmartWater Ltd and the police? |
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Devonish Forester |
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08-08-2016, 11:29 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Ward - Burglary Update
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward - Burglary Update
| Is there any information on the clear-up rate - how many of these offences are solved? |
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Devonish Forester |
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25-07-2016, 05:51 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill will be featured in The Evening Standard this Wednesday!
Post: RE: Forest Hill will be featured in The Evening St...
| It's page 34-35 of the property section. The main paper has a different pagination.
Fairly minimal coverage. |
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Devonish Forester |
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20-04-2016, 08:42 PM |
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Thread: Frogspawn?
Post: RE: Frogspawn?
| A few days ago we had several large frogs cavorting in the pond and leaving four clumps (?) of spawn. Maybe it was the full moon that got them going. There was some movement today as well. |
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Devonish Forester |
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01-03-2016, 09:36 PM |
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Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service
| Our bin arrived this morning. At about 7 AM I thought someone must have set up a drum kit in the street - incredible noise of wheelie bins being unloaded from a truck. Why does the council not gener... |
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Devonish Forester |
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14-04-2016, 07:39 AM |
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Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service
| [quote]Economics over public convenience [/quote]
Sleep deprivation is a major health issue, so not just a matter of convenience. It would be good to know, however, what the economic case is - if i... |
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Devonish Forester |
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15-04-2016, 08:14 AM |
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Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service
| [quote]Look back a few years and you'll see we were complaining about 5am collections[/quote]
Thanks Michael, I have had a look at that earlier thread. It appears that no-one was able to discover w... |
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Devonish Forester |
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15-04-2016, 09:39 AM |
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Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service
| Londondrz -
We don't find aircraft noise a problem in Forest Hill, much worse in other areas. |
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Devonish Forester |
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15-04-2016, 11:57 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| johnfbw wrote:
[quote]Yes it would. People would turn left there instead of queuing for the traffic lights to turn left.[/quote]
Yes, allowing the left turn would enable vehicles to turn left th... |
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Devonish Forester |
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02-08-2016, 06:40 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| [quote]I would be interested in more information on this. What's your aim beyond making one road quieter and more pleasant. Won't the effect be to make other places proportionately worse? [/quote]
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Devonish Forester |
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12-07-2016, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| [quote]
I don't think many diesels trains come through FH - or in sufficient numbers to tip us over the limit. Maybe a few come through at night?[/quote]
That's what I assumed, but have started pa... |
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Devonish Forester |
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23-07-2016, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| Perryman wrote
[quote]the road/pavement is far too narrow for some vehicles[/quote]
The pavement is wide at some points but very narrow at others.
Would chicanes help? I have seen elongated chican... |
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Devonish Forester |
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25-07-2016, 05:57 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| [quote]Opening Manor mount to two way traffic would make it a thoroughfare to the south circular[/quote]
Would it? What would be the impact of changing the No Entry to a No Right Turn?
OK on th... |
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Devonish Forester |
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26-07-2016, 04:23 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| [quote]the road at the bottom of Manor Mount being too narrow for two way traffic[/quote]
All I have suggested is - could we think about (among other possibilities) changing the No Entry to a No Ri... |
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Devonish Forester |
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05-08-2016, 07:14 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount - police enforcing one-way
Post: RE: Manor Mount - police enforcing one-way
| [quote]But why was the road closed? [/quote]
A very good question. Have you asked the Council? |
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Devonish Forester |
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06-06-2016, 10:12 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| [quote] it is such a wide, empty and welcoming road[/quote]
Yes, far more suitable for traffic than many roads in the area that do not enjoy the benefit of No Entry or cul-de-sac arrangement |
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Devonish Forester |
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22-11-2016, 06:30 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| I would be interested to know when the No Entry into Manor Mount from Honor Oak Park was instituted, and what the main motive was. |
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12-01-2016, 02:03 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| Hi Absolutely, thanks for this.
I am fairly new to the area, so not aware of the history of traffic management.
Unfortunately, the reduction of traffic on one street, often simply diverts the tr... |
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Devonish Forester |
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18-01-2016, 01:18 AM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| Just to be clear, I do not condone driving that risks injury to anyone or damage to property.
Traffic is like water. If the channels designed to hold it are untenable, then the water finds other ro... |
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18-01-2016, 12:25 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| Hi Perryman - these are interesting points you make
[i]"The road that historically connected Peckham to Sydenham perhaps back to the Roman times is Wood Vale which is mostly wide, flat and straig... |
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18-01-2016, 08:51 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| Londonrz
[i]Both roads are too small to sustain heavy usage and Manor Mount and St. David's Roads are way too small for two way traffic. [/i]
Is Manor Mount narrower than Ewelme Road, Woodcombe ... |
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19-01-2016, 02:23 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| Anotherjohn
[quote]The exit from Devonshire Road onto the Sth Circ can be seen clearly by traffic in both directions, whereas traffic coming round from London Road is virtually on top of the exit o... |
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22-01-2016, 02:28 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| [quote]I don't think there is much confusion about Davids Rd - it is clear why it has to be a one-way. The question is why the traffic is choked off at the top of Manor Mt and I don't see why it shoul... |
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06-06-2016, 10:10 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| Perryman wrote
[quote]Honor Oak Road is not historically a main road. It is a narrow, twisty and hilly residential Rd. The P4 is designed for such roads.
Forcing its use as a main road is the unde... |
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Devonish Forester |
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06-06-2016, 10:20 PM |
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Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system
| [quote]everyone who lives in the area thinks it should stay the way it is.[/quote]
What is the evidential basis for this assertion?
Which roads do you include as "in the area"? |
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05-08-2016, 06:55 PM |
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Thread: Mr Dowd MP
Post: RE: Mr Dowd MP
| I believe MP's do receive an allowance to help them run an office, and deal with correspondence and enquiries from constituents, so I think there is no excuse for the non-response.
With Jim Dowd's ... |
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15-03-2016, 11:10 AM |
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