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Trains to LB from Peckham Rye/ED seem ok - little delayed though.

I expect many people who participate in such a poll will think there is a big issue just because they can't park outside their house and will see a CPZ as a panacea to this. Before consulting on a scheme that will impact residents inside and outside of the CPZ, why not actually try and assess the extent (if any) of the problem. The Council can do a simple study - have someone count the number of available spaces at regular intervals during the day over say a 2 week period. At least then any consultation will be properly informed. There is certainly no consensus from the posts on this thread that there is a serious problem. The Council look at statistics all the time to assess whether to embark on other projects eg. whether no of accidents on a particular road warrants altering the road layout. Why should the imposition of a CPZ be any different? If the Council made all its decisions solely on the basis of local consultations then it would probably be mayhem...

I had this with my old Fiat. Potential issues: 1) Faulty alternator - not charging battery when engine is running. 2) Faulty wiring - usually associated with 1). 3) Power drain - the fiat would not start if I left the face panel of the radio on as this would drain the battery! Things like faulty boot lights that stay on when doors are closed can also drain the battery. I am afraid you will need a decent mechanic to detect the issue...

For what it's worth, I agree with the naysayers. I have recently moved to ED from London Bridge and have previously lived in Fulham. Both areas have very controlled parking restrictions. One of the wonderful things about ED is the freedom to park where you need to without restriction. As commented by Woodleigh, if you impose parking restrictions near the station you will move the problem. Before long you will have residents in other streets away from the station demanding parking restrictions (because parking will get worse in these streets). It's the thin edge of the wedge. If there is to be a consultation it should take into account the views of residents outside the CPZ who could be adversely impacted by it. I am afraid that if you choose to live right next to a station you should reap the rewards but also take on the associated issues with more restricted parking. I am also far from convinced there is a real need for a CPZ, given the comments made on here.

Hi I am considering putting an offer in on a property on this road. Any thoughts (good or bad) on the road? thanks!