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Completely agree. We have enough pubs in the area. Franklins is more like a restaurant with a small bar. The hope is that it is not changed too much. If it ain't broken... as the saying goes.

Understood; I see the thread title has been changed a few times. Do we know if a pedestrian was definitely involved? I also hope no person was injured. As for driverless cars, I think Waymo are due to launch in London this September. It may improve speeding and other results due to driver behaviour, not sure what impact these may have on congestion though.

Surely the key thing is to establish the facts, without that you are introducing assumptions as well as blame. It seems the OP accurately posted what they saw at the time. I am not sure why you introduced the pedestrian aspect- if only as an example, then it has caused confusion as to what actually happened. As for the statement that a driver has agency, mostly I would agree but it is not a given. There can be a mechanical failure, a medical emergency and, finally, the driverless car is on its way.

I wonder how long it will be before we get the result? Before or after May?

I don't really understand the question in this context? I mean, yes, most of us are motivated by a degree of self interest but Rockets is not standing for election as a local councillor( is he?), nor did he stand for leadership of the Council, so in that sense does not have the power or influence to significantly affect thousands of voter lives.

I would like to understand this promise by the Greens in greater detail and how it applies locally? Presumably road/pavement upkeep and renewal is as important for cyclists and pedestrians as motorists? I am not aware of plans to build new roads locally but there has been plenty of money spent on converting roads into pedestrian only areas. On the face of it this feels a slightly empty statement, when applied at local level. I'd love to know the Greens stance in hiring out parks for private use (given impact on park environment), I'd also like to understand their stance on fireworks- I will look to see if I can find anything. I don't know if a manifesto exists under the documents section of Southwark Greens, but you can only access that bit by signing in- which is disappointing. If anyone has a manifesto that reflects local priorities- could they post a link?

@DulvilleRes, No idea about Daily Mail article- though your simplistic and facile attempt to paint anyone that objects to some of Labour's road and traffic management interventions as 'must be a right wing-Reform-loving-Daily Mail- reader, is now looking a bit desperate. Word can also spread locally about questionable actions. Given the shopkeeper had consented for the leaflet to be displayed on their property, I doubt they were too impressed.

Yes, but I want to know where he stands on all this stuff now. My feeling is it won't be any different from Labour?

It seems like Charlie Smith is not standing for GG ward again, or has he also defected to the Greens? The Labour website info also suggests McAsh is standing for GG Ward, so that needs updating! FWIW thus far Labour 'promises' on their website says zilch about roads, traffic etc.. I feel we have been here before.

Goodness, pots and kettles. The clearest example of a 'tantrum' was Dr Anna Goodman tearing down an anti LTN leaflet from inside a local shop

But, I am not sure LibDems or Greens would do much different. JB was very much in support of CPZ in the past. I would be interested to know the LibDem stance on CPZ, LTN, extending double yellow lines and what their approach to road and traffic management will be? If they cannot give a clear, straight answer then I think it will be more of what we have had from Labour. I'd also like to know where LibDems and Greens stand on park land for hire, as in Gala on the Rye? Will they support extension and proliferation of these kind of events? Surely the Greens would / could not support? Ditto fireworks? It'll be interesting to see what the reps say. Thus far I've seen some extremely vague stuff from LibDems, but nothing concrete. I'd rather have an independent and some real commitment to local issues.

Yes, true although I believe some forward thinkers are seeing the benefit of low noise and drone light shows instead, especially as it could be argued the loud bangs to ward off 'evil' have actually become the real menace.

Could be, Sue. I believe the Year of the Horse officially starts tonight on 17 Feb. So, although no official displays to mark the date that I am aware of, I suspect there will be unofficial displays until end of coming weekend, sadly.

Guessing the latest round of super loud fireworks tonight (Monday) is Chinese New Year?

I don't think we have yet had a response to this?