A few extra quid in your pocket is a thoroughly unintelligent, vacuous statement and a serious insult to many longstanding and older residents of this area. I have lived here over 30 years, am 67 and have mobility problems. As a result of nursing my terminally ill partner over a long period and using all our savings, my income is solely State pension and Pension Credit. I live in Therapia Road and there is no bus service to get me to Lordship lane, an accessible station, Kings College Hospital or other necessities. I can't cycle at all and can't walk long distances. Without a car, I can't access food, medical care, buy and post a birthday card or even get a haircut.
So whilst a 'few extra quid in YOUR pocket' might not matter, perhaps in future you might care to engage your brain before you trot out such trite drivel and take a look around you at other people's lives and challenges. If you fancy trying to live on less than a Southwark Councillor gets for their annual allowance each year, walk a mile in my shoes and see if you still think this is such a marvellous proposal. You never know what life will throw at you, but don't assume that your privileged position will last as long as you do.