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Why are you picking an argument? All I have done is copied the info from the Evening Standard. Take as it is, if you have an issue take it up with TfL or Mayor Khan, but not me, put another way, don't shoot the messenger. Who I do or do not support ain't up for discussion.

"The cost of applying for a free travel card for older Londoners is to almost double. Transport for London has announce that it will increase the cost of obtaining a 60+ Oyster card from £20 to £35. In addition, the annual eligibility check – an administrative process required to retain the perk – will increase from £10 to £18. The 60+ Oyster is regarded as one of the best benefits available to Londoners as it provides free weekday travel on all TfL services after 9am and on national rail services within Greater London after 9.30am, and at any time at the weekend. The changes will come into effect next Tuesday, July 22 – with the charges reviewed annually going forward. TfL said the increases were the first in a decade and were needed due to wider financial constraints within the capital’s transport agency. There will also be a £1 increase in the cost of applying for Oyster Zip cards for children and young people. The increases in Zip cards will be as follows: • 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £11 (currently £10). • 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £16 (currently £15). • 16+ Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20). • 18+ Student Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20) • Apprentice Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20).  • 18-25 Care Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20). There will be no changes to the fees associated with the Freedom Pass, which is managed by London Councils. About 1.3 million older Londoners have a 60+ Oyster or a Freedom Pass. Hundreds of thousands of children and teenagers use a Zip card, which generally provides half-price Tube fares and free bus journeys. However TfL forgoes an estimated £80m a year in fares income due to use of the 60+ Oyster. The announcement comes after 78 TfL executives were revealed to have earned more than the Prime Minister last year. Michael Roberts, chief executive of London TravelWatch, which represents passengers, said: "Higher TfL photocard fees, especially for the over-60s, will be unwelcome news to Londoners who continue to feel the pinch of the ongoing cost of living crisis and some of the most expensive public transport fares in Europe. "Annual index-linked increases might in future avoid big hikes in fees, but it's disappointing that more isn't being done to soften the blow this year for 60+ card holders on lower incomes. "Londoners will be wondering what further unpleasant revenue-raising surprises TfL might have in store over the coming months." John McGeachy, of Age UK London, said: "Although we recognise that the costs of delivering services do rise over time, it is important that TfL are aware that with 24 per cent of Londoners in the 60-64 age group living in poverty, there are many people for whom these amounts will not feel insignificant. “We would like to see TfL take steps to ensure that more eligible Londoners are aware of the 60+ Oyster photo card and for the application and eligibility check process to be made as accessible as possible. “We know that the 60+ Oyster card is a lifeline for many Londoners and believe it should be protected in the short, medium and long-term." People who lose their 60+ Oyster will have to pay £18 for a replacement, up from £10. The cost of replacing a Zip card will increase from £10 to £11. In addition, TfL is also planning to increase the fee for new Oyster cards and Visitor Oyster cards from £7 to £10 from September 7. In 2020, London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan banned the use of the 60+ Oyster and Freedom Pass before 9am, initially due to the pandemic. The 60+ Oyster was introduced by Boris Johnson as mayor in 2012 when Freedom Pass eligibility was changed in line with changes to the State pension age for women. The aim was to provide for those who had chosen, or been forced, to retire early. It meant Londoners received travel benefits not available to the rest of the country. More than half of Londoners aged 60 to 64 are still in work. About one in five use their 60+ Oyster for work-related travel. TfL said the large increase in the cost of the 60+ Oyster was because, of its various concessions, it has “the biggest gap between the estimated revenue that we would receive were these journeys paid for, and the income we receive through fees”. Alex Williams, chief customer and strategy officer at TfL, said: “We are fully committed to keeping travel in London affordable and accessible to everyone. “Our fees for photocards haven’t increased in 10 years, and these changes will mean that we can continue to provide these concessions while ensuring that the fees better reflect our costs for operating the schemes.”

Cars are just if not even more dangerous but cyclists can seriously injure and if not kill someone as well. Just asking questions for a "friend"

This morning, Forest Hill Road turning left into Woodvale. Cyclist at speed went straight through a red light and continued to take the corner at speed and in the process nearly had a pedestrian. So what happens to the cyclist if they ride into and hit a pedestrian? Is the cyclist liable? As cyclists do not have insurance for riding bicycles, who does the pedestrian claim from? What action would the Police take? If they even bother to attend such an incident? Why would a cyclist take a blind corner at speed?

Try pavement, this is London, not the US. The Mayor increased his proportion of council tax in 2025/26 to pay for "more" haha PC's but my understanding is they were cut not increased. A ruse by the Mayor to take more and give nothing in return. Troubling and far too common here. Just be careful where you get it out

So as of today the hole has been filled in and re - tarmaced, hopefully the temporary traffic signals will be removed soooooooooooooooooon.

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Is it possible that residents on Kinsale Rd and adjoining roads are becoming tired of the rat running since these "major" gas works commenced?

Looks as though the works at the former Kings arms, Peckham Rye/East Dulwich Road are coming to a conclusion, with the road being filled in, concrete and tarmac to be laid. Hopefully by the weekend I think it may all be back to normal, Theirs hoping.

It was a double fronted pub

I remember both, many, many years ago. And the Kings Arms was at the junction of East Dulwich Road and Peckham Rye, it was huge and was converted to flats. Oh those were the days.

Sue, Sue, Sue Yes the bus stop at what was The Kings Arms I believe remains closed, However the stops at the Heaton Arms (no youngster here) is open. Easiest way is a 63 or 363 to Peckham Hill street and change for the 78 which takes you directly to the front door or as good as.

£35 pp