jamesmcash

Dear all Thanks a lot for everyone's messages on here. I know that this is a hugely contentious issue for which lots of people have strong views. I'm going to try to provide answer all your questions below. *Why is there a consultation* The council has a policy of consulting on the introduction of a CPZ if residents call for one. There have been sections of the Goose Green area which have been very active in calling for this for some time. During the election campaign last year parking was the most commonly-raised local issue. Clearly, with no CPZ in place and no consultation ongoing the people raising it were almost universally those who supported the implentation of one. Although I am reltaively new to this post, I am told that this is the standard pattern: we councillors hear mostly from those who support a CPZ until a consultation happens, at which point we hear more from its opponents. This makes sense to me and it's why it's important to have a meaningful consultation. *Issues with the consultation and what I have done to remedy them* In terms of its organisation so far I accept that there have been issues. The most significant of all has been regarding late or non-delivery of the consultation packs. This is due to the ongoing issues with the Royal Mail sorting office, and not due to any problems at Southwark Council. Nonetheless, I totally accept that this is not good enough and undermines our ability to consult meaningfully. For that reason, I and your other Goose Green councillors Victoria and Charlie have pushed for the East Dulwich consultation consultation to be extended to the 28th February and there to be a further letter sent out to the SE22 area of the consultation advising residents of how they can get a consultation pack if they have not already. If you have not received a consultation pack then you can get one by - Requesting one by email [email protected] - Requesting one by phone 020 7525 0127 - Downloading the documents from the website: https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/environment-leisure/eastdulwichparking/ Given that some people will have missed the consultation meetings due to the Royal Mail issues we have also committed to organising further drop-ins and meetings for local traders in February (dates TBC). *Business permits* It is true that business permits are of higher cost than residents permits. This is because their purpose is for essential business use - like for instance the use of a van for deliveries - which would be unaffordable on a pay-per-hour basis. *What next* Zak raises a good point about what will happen next. It sounds like there is some confusion and misunderstanding about it which I want to clear up. It is very similar to the process in 2012. - Once the consultation is concluded the officers will analyse the results and produce a report and recommendation - This report will be public and hosted on the Southwark council website where residents will be able to make comments. - After this a decision will be taken by the Cabinet Member responsible for transport and the environment: Cllr Richard Livingstone. If the report is ready in time then Cllr Andy Simmons - Chair of Dulwich Community Council - has committed to putting it on the agenda of the March/April meeting before Cllr Livingstone makes his decision. *Possible outcomes* In the past the Council has only ever implemented three potential outcomes of a CPZ consultation. These are - Outright rejection of the proposal on the grounds of majority opposition. This was the case with the last East Dulwich consultation in 2012. - Outright implementation of the proposal following majority support. This has happened in a number of places for instance Thorburn Square. - Partial implementation of the proposal in a contiguous sub-area where the proposal was supported. This happened in Herne Hill. On the final outcome it is worth noting - to answer MarkT's query - that partial implementation would only apply to a contiguous area, not to smatterings of individual roads across East Dulwich. None of these three outcomes involved the Council railroading decisions against the wishes of local residents. They are the only options on the table for this consultation too. You have my word on this, and also that of the Leader of the Council Peter John (one of the reasons for the slight delay in responding on here was that I wanted to make 100% sure of this with him). I note TheArtfulDogger's point about the Spineway consultation and can see how the approach there might appear contradictory with that here. The key differences are that the Spineway is a piece of borough-wide infrastructure which affects a wider body of people than just those living on the affected streets, and also that it was in the Southwark Labour manifesto and therefore has a democratic mandate. The consultation in this case was not to decide whether or not to implement a Spineway but rather to work out the best way to do so. By contrast, the proposed CPZ follows demands from East Dulwich residents and is designed to benefit primarily those in East Dulwich. So if it does not win majority support it will not be implemented. I hope that this answers everyone's questions. Best wishes James P.S. I am indeed a democratic socialist, which is one of the many traditions within the broader church of Marxism.

Hi Goldilocks Could you tell me which school your daughter attends? Feel free to contact me by email if it is easier. Best wishes James

Hi Penguin68 Absolutely. We need to encourage a range of different forms of active and non active travel so that there are options available for everyone. Best wishes James

Hi all Thanks to both klh and ed26 for raising this issue with me - by private message and on my thread respectively. I'm pleased that I've been able to help. For what it's worth, I try to look through the forum when I can but to make sure I don't miss anything important in have also turned on email notifications for private messages and posts on my thread. So if you need anything from me then one of those two options - alongside simple old fashioned email - is the best method. Best wishes James

Hi Goldilocks I agree that cycling should be equally promoted as a form of active travel. Let me look into this for you and see what I can do. Best wishes James

Hi Ed26 Thanks for raising this on here. This is definitely the best place to make sure I see it, alongside email. The original poster of the thread above also contacted me and I'm looking into what can be done about the issue. Best wishes, and happy new year James

Hi all THX1138 - are you the same person who contacted me about this issue by email? If not, can you please email me with more details and a photo and I will look into it. Jakido - I have been working with the school?s headteacher and one of the school governors on this matter for some time. The crash over the weekend only confirms for me what I already knew - that we need to improve road safety measures around the school. There?s a number of different options. Some are more complex than others but I think it?s vital that we get the issue right. Pecksniff -let me look into this for you. Best wishes James

Hi all The council has not reduced street sweeping. Sadly this may have to be something to consider in the coming years though as austerity continues to bite. Best wishes James

Hi all I was asked to look into what the council can do regarding this and I am afraid that there is not much at all. ?Assessing, seizing and rescuing animals is beyond the councils remit as unfortunately we do not have any responsibility for animal welfare unless it relates to the following below. In this case it would be for the RSPCA to attend and assess the allegations. The council has responsibility for:- Animals kept in such a manner as to cause a statutory nuisance (barking dogs, odour of dung, fly infestations, etc.) Licensing dangerous wild animals enclosures Licensing commercial catteries and kennels Fining people for letting their dog poop and not picking it up? I hope that the matter is resolved informally with the business or, if necessary, with the RSPCA. Best wishes James

Hi all Did anyone get a response from the RSPCA? I'm currently looking into what the Council can do regarding the regulation of this but I fear that it may not be very much. Best wishes Jamea

Hi bels I responded to your query a couple of weeks ago. I'll repost it here. In addition I am also liaising with a group of residents who are making a note of the arrival times of the lorries in the morning to see if this is in violation of the planning conditions. Best wishes James jamesmcash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi bels123 > > I?ve looked into the London Lorry Control Scheme > for you. > > The LLCS controls the movement of heavy goods > vehicles over 18 tonnes maximum gross weight, at > night and at weekends on specific roads on > London?s road network. The scheme has been in > place since 1985 under the Greater London > (Restriction of Goods Vehicles) Traffic Order 1985 > and is enforced utilising the London Local > Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003. The > scheme is in place to help minimise noise > pollution in residential areas during unsociable > hours through restricted use of these roads. > https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/london- > lorry-control > > The above link is to the mapping and information > for this; in summary: > The map shows a Yellow shaded area: London-wide > night-time and weekend Lorry Controls area (all > roads outside this area have NO night-time and > weekend controls) > Roads which are exempt: > ? motorway with junction number > ? primary road > ? ?A? road > ? ?B?/ other road > > To the best of my knowledge Chesterfield Grove is > within the control area. > Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Road as A roads are > exempt > > So this means that any lorries on Chesterfield > Grove which weigh more than 18 tonnes are already > in violation of the scheme. It may be that the > lorries are lighter than this, in which case they > would not fall foul of the LLCS. > > It is possible to put in local restrictions on > lighter vehicles. However this would mean that > residents on Chesterfield Groce would not be able > to receive deliveries from a lorry (online > shopping etc) which I suspect would be fairly > unpopular! > > I hope that this is helpful > > Best wishes > James

Hi ElPresidente and DulwichBorn&Bred Yes indeed, I have been paying very carefully attention to the views expressed on here and elsewhere, and I have discussed it with my colleagues. The Southwark Labour Group, which comprises the 49 Labour Councillors in Southwark, opposes these cuts to bus services, including the rerouting of the 40. The Council has submitted a consultation response to this effect. This will be discussed at the next Council Assembly and I will be asking the relevant Southwark Cabinet member about what the Council is doing locally on this issue, in particular with regard to the number 40. Best wishes James

Hi all The Southwark Labour Group, which comprises the 49 Labour Councillors in Southwark, opposes these cuts to bus services, including the rerouting of the 40. The Council has submitted a consultation response to this effect. This will be discussed at the next Council Assembly and I will be asking the Southwark Cabinet member about what we are doing locally on this issue, in particular with regard to the number 40. Best wishes James

Hi bels123 I?ve looked into the London Lorry Control Scheme for you. The LLCS controls the movement of heavy goods vehicles over 18 tonnes maximum gross weight, at night and at weekends on specific roads on London?s road network. The scheme has been in place since 1985 under the Greater London (Restriction of Goods Vehicles) Traffic Order 1985 and is enforced utilising the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003. The scheme is in place to help minimise noise pollution in residential areas during unsociable hours through restricted use of these roads. https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/london-lorry-control The above link is to the mapping and information for this; in summary: The map shows a Yellow shaded area: London-wide night-time and weekend Lorry Controls area (all roads outside this area have NO night-time and weekend controls) Roads which are exempt: ? motorway with junction number ? primary road ? ?A? road ? ?B?/ other road To the best of my knowledge Chesterfield Grove is within the control area. Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Road as A roads are exempt So this means that any lorries on Chesterfield Grove which weigh more than 18 tonnes are already in violation of the scheme. It may be that the lorries are lighter than this, in which case they would not fall foul of the LLCS. It is possible to put in local restrictions on lighter vehicles. However this would mean that residents on Chesterfield Groce would not be able to receive deliveries from a lorry (online shopping etc) which I suspect would be fairly unpopular! I hope that this is helpful Best wishes James

Hi all Abe_froeman - re the building on CPR, I am fairly sure that this is private property and therefore the works will be privately funded. re Dulwich Hamlet, the Council maintains its position that it will not facilitate a future scheme which does not meet planning policy. So no sweeteners! Froglander - as Sally Eva says below I would recommend that you report this. You can do so by email or by phone: 0207 525 2000 or [email protected]. If you don't have any success then do let me know so I can chase it up. Feel free to cc me into your email: [email protected] Also, I have started a separate thread for this, but just to repost here to everyone sees: This Wednesday is Dulwich Community Council - a meeting organised by the Council to facilitate discussion of issues in the Dulwich area. This week's meeting will include an item on Royal Mail deliveries in Dulwich since the sorting office closure. We will hear from - and have an opportunity to question - representatives from Royal Mail. Helen Hayes MP is also on the agenda. The meeting takes place at 7pm on Wednesday 31st October at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road SE22 0JT More information is available here: [moderngov.southwark.gov.uk] Have a great Sunday! Best wishes James

Dear all This has been mentioned on other threads but I wanted to make sure everyone was aware. This Wednesday is Dulwich Community Council - a meeting organised by the Council to facilitate discussion of issues in the Dulwich area. This week's meeting will include an item on Royal Mail deliveries in Dulwich since the sorting office closure. We will hear from - and have an opportunity to question - representatives from Royal Mail. Helen Hayes MP is also on the agenda. The meeting takes place at 7pm on Wednesday 31st October at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road SE22 0JT More information is available here: http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=176&MId=6062&Ver=4 Best wishes James

Hi all As you can see from the photo attached, the work on the building on Crystal Palace Road has begun. I do not have a timeframe for when it will be completed but I will update you when I have more information. Best wishes James

Hi all Thanks for the further information about the building on Crystal Palace Road. The building management company have been told to rectify the situation, and they did begin this week, but it appears to be taking longer than I would have expected. I take on board the suggestions regarding barriers /scaffolding and parking and will pass those on. Regarding the controlled parking zone, as I said above some residents have suggested that the consultation should not open until after the Dog Kennel Hill CPZ goes live in December, and after the new school opens in January. I have supported this suggestion and it has now been agreed. This pushes the consultation back to open in mid January. Best wishes James

Hi all intexasatthe moment - All I have been told is that it will begin in 'late Autumn'. That said, some residents have suggested that the consultation should not begin until the Dog Kennel Hill CPZ is fully operational, and the Charter School has opened as this will have an impact on traffic and parking which residents may want to be aware of before deciding how to respond. I'm sympathetic to this view. bels123 - Let me look into this and get back to you. Best wishes James

Hi UVArchitects The Council has been in contact the management company and the issue should be rectified shortly. I have not been to the site so it may have been dealt with over the weekend but if not then a contractor should be there by the end of the week. Best wishes James

Hi all As a bit more information about the costs associated with the charging points I have been told the following: ?The easiest comparison is that our best tariff is the petrol equivalent of 138 mpg and the PAYG tariff is 60 mpg. There are additional benefits of EVs such as reduced BIK tax next year, No congestion charge, reduced servicing charges and of course reduced emissions.? Best wishes James

Hi all The initial impression I got from this thread was that there were mixed feelings about whether the proposed route was preferable to the existing one. Hence, my suggestion that I would be keen to see what the balance of opinion is. The results of the consultation are released before the final decision is made. Given that this is not an issue of principle my intention was to support whichever outcome looks like it will have the most positive impact on the local community. However, I recognise and appreciate the point that an intervention from local councillors will have a greater impact if it is early in the process. So I am going to ask around further and listen to the opinions of local residents - including on here - and discuss the issue with my fellow councillors with the aim of submitting a collective consultation response based on local community opinion and what will have the best outcome for Goose Green residents. Best wishes, James

Dear KoolBananas My understanding was that this was due to M&S employing the use of new delivery vans which could take a different route, as explained above. However, I understand that others have been told that the Council was involved in asking M&S to stop arranging deliveries on Lordship Lane and it was this which caused the increase in traffic on Chesterfield Grove. I am looking into it further to make sure. Best wishes James

Dear all UVArchitects - I have put in an enquiry about it and will let you know the outcome as soon as I have it. Eileen - I am afraid that there is no information online at the moment as the consultation has not yet launched. It may be that you spoke to your councillors before these plans were put in motion. Rjsmall - There will always be local factors like this which will affect the running of a service - you are absolutely right. But its political economy will shape the response of how these problems are resolved. A postal service run for the benefit of the community is more likely to prioritise finding a solution that works for local residents, whereas one run for profit is going to have to prioritise ?efficiencies?. There was an article in the Guardian earlier this week explaining the general context of the Royal Mail?s business model: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/oct/01/royal-mail-shares-plunge-after-profit-warning. As you can see, it is not just factors local to East Dulwich that are contributing to a deterioration of service quality. Best wishes James

Hi all Thanks for sharing this on here Bic Basher. The proposal to change the 40's route certainly seems to have its pros and cons. I would be interested to see the outcome of the consultation before making up my mind about whether or not to support it. The more people we can encourage to complete it the better. And for what it's worth, I use the bus network every day to get to work. That said, I am also quite fond of gravy :) Best wishes James