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by Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 March, 2022
Following pressure from your ward councillors, and residents, the Council has now agreed to introduce a two camera Heavy Goods Vehicle enforcement scheme in Collingwood Road. There will be cameras at the by-pass end of the road, and by the junction with Bushey Road. These cameras will record the licence details of all heavy goods […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 5 February, 2022
Your ward councillors remain concerned about the speeding traffic, the frequent out of hours buses and the heavy lorries in Collingwood Road, and their impact on road safety, air pollution, noise and vibrations. We are conscious of the impact on residents and continue to work with Council officers to address these difficult issues. See our […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 1 January, 2022
Local Councillors Ruth Dombey, Marlene Heron and Steve Penneck are concerned at the impact that the increased use of Sutton Bus Garage has had on the local community. It results in very frequent out of service buses along Collingwood and Bushey Roads, especially at night. We are concerned about the vibration and the effect it […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 31 December, 2021
We are aware of the impact that the tragic loss of the boys who died in the house fire in Collingwood Road has had on the whole community. When they are ready, we’ll be speaking to the family about what they would like to see as a lasting memorial to this awful tragedy. Residents in […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 December, 2021
We are all deeply shocked by the terrible fire in Collingwood Road and the tragic deaths of four small children. The Council is working closely with the police while several local voluntary and faith groups are on hand to offer support. Please let us know if there is anyone who would like to get in […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 18 October, 2021
Residents in Collingwood Road will have noticed the new speed signs which switch on ‘20mph’ when traffic exceeds the speed limit. Initial impressions are that this may be having some effect, though it will be important that this is sustained. Ruth Dombey was out with the police Community Speedwatch team recording the speed of traffic, […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 23 September, 2021
TfL agree reprieve for bus services for Dibdin and Marlborough Roads, and increased frequency for the S4 with a Sunday service, but press ahead with move to double deckers for route 80. Transport for London consulted on changes to bus services in Sutton at the end of last year. Many of these changes affected Sutton […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 20 August, 2021
The long-awaited resurfacing of part of Collingwood Road will begin next week, and residents are asked not to park in the road while the work is going on. The work is being done in two stages, and it is the first stretch, between Alexandra Ave and the by-pass which is being done next week. The […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 9 July, 2021
Residents of Collingwood Road will know of the persistent problems with rainwater drainage on the evens side of the road between Chaucer Road and Alexandra Avenue. Thames Water (who have responsibility for surface water drainage) dug a hole outside No.216 some months ago, and we have been waiting for them to return and complete the […]
Read more Leave a commentby Sam, Ruth and Chris on 5 July, 2021
This web post gives an update on Heavy Goods vehicles, speeding traffic, and buses in Collingwood Road, and other issues. One of our main concerns is about the number of Heavy Goods vehicles using the road despite the weight restriction. We are grateful to the residents who record the reg. no and date/time of any […]
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