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Always astonishes me that governments who do so much to discourage smoking then allow cut price fags in duty free. Since Brexit we can do as we wish. Ideal place to take action. I'd happy get rid of duty free full stop.

So we are not getting evaporation because too ,many people still use their cars? Do you not agree that if we used our cars wiser there would be less congestion? Do you not agree the means to do this are both soft (nudge, good citizenship) and hard - cost/road restrictions? I expect that you make better decisions than most when choosing to drive. Don't let your dislike of LTNs, Southwark, Labour etc put you off encouraging others to do the right thing.

I regularly use these roads. Usually as a cyclist. Occasionally on the P13. And occasionally as a driver. I know Underhill Road very well, I expect better than you. I use the shops, the surgery and until the pub was ruined that too. My fave cafe is the one down there. I know where William Henry Pratt was born. So I am in a position to talk about it. If you read my first post you would see I questioned why they would pick this road having such a low rate of traffic. You go on an on about displacement of traffic due to LTNs. If more decided not to drive, or shared journeys it would be better for all. But for many it is a hard habit to break. I have dealings with a number of older men, who drive because they see it as a right, social status and the like. I question why they don't use their bus pass more, as for some journeys it would make better sense but they insist on driving. That is not an ableist or ageist comment, that is common sense, and just an easy example. There are many other groups including the ones that say "well I would use public transport if it was better". They are particularly irritating.

The scale of this is tiny. And the response on this thread is just silly. All schemes will have some inconvenience - but this one is pretty small. It is not stopping people doing their normal journey. There is a tiny detour. These particular streets have fairly limited traffic. Really no need to go on about social justice. Bigger worries in our world. If you feel so strong why not campaign to get all the streets off Underhill de-restricted? @Rockets how can you not possibly deny as a whole motorists need to use their cars smarter. This is irrespective of the great harm you feel due to LTNs. And as far as I am aware this is not one of your local roads, as you are particularly vexed about the other side of LL.

There is a spate of tyre slashings on at least two roads. This has been going on for a number of weeks. Obviously this is being reported to the police. It's not specific types of cars ie high end/prestige, but old and new alike. It's malicious. Unless you have helpful things to say please don't post, By all means spare a quiet thought for those affected. If there are are similar reports over the border in Southwark that woujld be useful, in order to push for coordination between the boroughs. Please don't use this thread to bash the police, local authorities, or society as a whole.

Great value and surprised neither went. Maybe time of year when people aren't feeling very active. Or perhaps people are too posh round here nowadays to buy second hand, even when 'as new'.

Nothing like a good conspiracy eh? But yey! Another thread that shows yet again the issue is about many drivers continuing to make poor decisions about using their vehicles. The smartest decision is often not to use it at all and use other means to travel.

Why is it interesting? Tell me and I might read it.

Odd that this minor initiative that doesn't affect most people is getting so much interest. Initiatives that I expect that the Greens and Lib Dems support in principle in any case. All rather disproportionate. Unless your hopes are pinned on Reform.

In deed. There is no reduction in parking for those where driving is a necessity.

I live more than a block away and will almost always walk or cycle! I don't feel cut off from the shops etc.

Debatable. Most of the traffic already goes down Dunstans. I expect the effect will be pretty minimal.

Not really sure what the issue is. There isn't a lot of traffic on these roads. You could argue then why the restrictions, but surely once the trial has been held you will know more. Can't see it having one iota affect on the local shops. All comes across as reactionary.

Nope I think whilst amusing not quite right. People with strong views (including me?) will often support them with quotes from news outlets and other sources of data, perhaps at times selectively. Worthy of a separate thread. Personal experience is also valuable. I can say hand on heart cycling can be more hazardous due to poor riding by delivery cyclists. Obviously you have to be more aware. And similarly that pedestrians are more likely to walk out in front of me, being on their screen. Again whether I am cycling, driving and at times walking, need to be aware and taking action to minimise hazard. Whether 1000s of of cyclists are killed or seriously injured due to illegal ebikes, or 1000s of pedestrians dying due to not looking before crossing, I don't know. And yes happy to discuss bonkers conspiracy theories too and how social media drives this - Zelensky and his international property portfolio being one of my recent faves. I've read it on line, and no way could it be Russian misinformation.