Transport officials are to rush through 'road narrowing' measures for the South Circular going east from Tulse Hill at the junction of Thurlow Park Road and Lovelace Road. It follows the resignation after just five days of the new Lambeth crossing patrol woman who had been promised way back in March. She quit after five 'near misses' and having her lollipop stick hit by a speeding juggernaut.
At least three community groups have joined the Conservative councillors in highlighting the traffic hazards on the South Circular.
Ward councillor Irene Kimm says: "As part of a package of improvements to one of the most dangerous stretches of road in South London, the pedestrain crossings between
Conservative Group Leader Councillor John Whelan says: "It is thanks to the concerted action of local people that at last action is taking place. The nightmare experienced by the 'lollipop lady', which was reported in the press, did far more than any visits by our invisible MP or promises from the Labour Assembly member for Lambeth and Southwark."
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Danger road safety upgrade - South London Press, Friday 13th October 2006 [Web]
Lollipop lady quits after five near misses in first fortnight - South London Press, Tuesday 19th September 2006 [Web]
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