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Because it was clearly a ludicrous decision that lacked commonsense. Yes I absolutely agree with you that the someone in the council could not shake off their entrenched views and see the bigger picture on this one - in fact their bigger picture didn't even extend to the neighbouring streets from Ryedale. Some might say that is blinkered.

Yep, of course I do - did you not read the bit from the survey about the noise having a negative impact on foraging bats? And like @Angelina I'm aware it affects other people, and if no one complains then it gives them an argument that's it's all ok. The tree in question was a cherry that everyone loves, didn't need to be touched, and the council admitted was a mistake and shouldn't have happened. The council and Gala use the 'local' narrative as a benefit, without any figures to back it up. It is used as an argument for the event to go ahead, when there's no basis of fact. The attendees are clearly not local as they've proved they don't give a **** about the area. The council do tell us where the money is spent - 100% on running the Events dept, and a myriad of unlisted free events. They just don't tell us how much, so that we can make an informed decision on whether the gain is with the pain. Sorry, what was your point again?

Yup because it is not about the LTN and I made that very, very clear - you just chose to ignore that part....but we know the M.O by now! 😉 But they did increase congestion didn't they...and what does that mean? The answer can be found in that oh so telling but incredibly important and damning "single sentence" in that report from 2019 before the LTNs went in (just to be 100% clear you cannot try to twist my words). Increased congestion means increased pollution. Do you think you have evidence they didn't increase pollution on the roads with increased congestion........?

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Why is it common sense? The sense that I am getting is entrenched views and not seeing the bigger picture. Happens every time that there are proposals to restrict traffic, charge for parking and the like. Have no strong views on the scheme. Just bemused by some of the reaction, noting that a few of you who live in the area were actually for the scheme. The one thing I would say is that many motorists lack common sense. Otherwise they may be a bit more responsible.

I think the individual councillor that tried to force this through should take responsibility and apologise, whoever they are.

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Lots of people are concerned about the impact on the environment. I’m not personally bothered by the noise but I know people are and I will therefore lend my support in challenging the management and location of the event.

Think of all the student flats and bicycle lanes that could have been built there instead.

Nothing can be done in east dulwich without some NIMBY’s bickering about it

Sure - but do you remember typing this beauty out? "I made a point of complaining about the noise every day even if I knew it was within the permitted levels," But yeah, it's the bats - oh and they pruned a tree, oh and they don't seem to live in the local area, oh and the council won't tell you where the money is going.

Good Heavens Rockets, Fishboy makes some good comments but you cherry pick the one that suits your agenda. @fishboy Thanks for your post in particular as I have been saying for years "The discussion really should be about changing people's habits of the need to drive & park / stop as close to their destination as possible." I also share your disgust for those who drive their kids short distances to school for no good reason apart from habit/laziness and worse still park illegally. I see this many days of the school week. This week I've been cycling through Honor Oak Park and stunned at the numerous drivers running the red lights at the Thames Water works, today it just led to grid lock. I'd happily discuss your views about displacement, hard measures such as road restrictions and charging compliment softer measures in encouraging behaviour change. Just such a hard nut to crack. Congestion charging and the high cost of parking in central London have had an effect in reducing traffic.

It's held over two days and one afternoon/evening on late May bank holiday weekend. Loads of outdoor events happen that weekend, plenty of families even go on holiday. If you think every 16-18 year old in London is hard at the books over that weekend I have a bridge I can sell you.

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