http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk Pedestrians campaigning for better streets and public spaces in Sutton Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:07:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sutton Living Streets supports all of the proposed streetscape improvements for High Street, Sutton (Crown Road to Angel Hill) as outlined in the London Borough of Sutton's informal public consultation leaflet (Local Safety Scheme reference T3074).  If implemented, the proposals should help achieve the primary objectives of reducing accidents in ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2009/09/21/response-to-an-informal-public-consultation-on-a-local-safety-scheme-for-sutton-high-street/ London Borough of Sutton Transport Planning and Network Development officers invited representatives from residents associations, churches, schools, local businesses, police, cycling and walking groups to take part in a community street audit of  Sutton High Street between Angel Hill and Crown Road on 23 June 2009. This event was organised ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2009/09/11/community-street-audit-in-preparation-towards-sutton-high-street-safety-scheme/ [caption id="attachment_54" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="Jeremy Leach (Photo: Charlotte Gilhooly)"][/caption] A presentation was given by Jeremy Leach of Southwark Living Streets[13], about what their group did and how they do it. Tips included starting summer meetings with a walkabout in an area of interest, invite local councillors to present on issues that ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2009/04/06/workshop-two-making-your-local-group-more-effective-supporters-conference-2009/ [caption id="attachment_48" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="Daniel Moylan (Photo: Charlotte Gilhooly)"][/caption] Daniel said there were three things he wanted to briefly talk about, (and apologised for them being London-centric): shared space, Boris and some suggestions for us (i.e. the Living Streets organisation) Daniel made it known that he is in favour of shared space. ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2009/04/06/daniel-moylan-conservative-councillor-and-deputy-leader-kensington-and-chelsea-board-member-tfl-supporters-conference-2009/ [caption id="attachment_42" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="Tony Armstrong (Photo: Charlotte Gilhooly)"][/caption] Tony began by saying that Living Streets existed to make walking safe and attractive, and then went on to give some reminders of what could detract from these ideals, including: subways[1]; complicated and bewildering junctions (poor desire lines, often prioritised against people ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2009/04/06/tony-armstrong-chief-executive-living-streets-new-strategy-and-plans-for-years-ahead-supporters-conference-2009/ [caption id="attachment_36" align="alignnone" width="224" caption="Mike Loveday (Photo: Charlotte Gilhooly)"][/caption] Mike gave a history of the organisation, highlighting decade by decade advances. In 1928, when the Pedestrians Association was formed, there was no Highway Code, no driving test (a driving license could be purchased for 5 shillings), and no speed limits. There ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2009/04/06/mike-loveday-chair-of-living-streets-putting-living-streets-80th-year-in-context-supporters-conference-2009/ Last year we ran a 'Green Man' campaign at the junction of Windsor Road. Full story and pictures can be seen here. As a group we believe the crossings are extremely dangerous as there are no green men on any of the junctions' arms. This is highlighted by the fact that there ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2008/11/12/a232-windsor-castle-junction-improvement-rejected-after-consultation/ Stonecot Hill in Sutton can look forward to a brighter and more colourful summer after volunteers from Sutton Living Streets gave the street planters a seasonal makeover. Bright purple lavender plants and pink geraniums now shine alongside the more muted trees and shrubs, which themselves have had a timely ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2008/07/07/stonecot-in-bloom/ Sutton Council has been awarded Beacon status for promoting greener, safer and cleaner public spaces. The citation reads: Sutton has a strong vision for the local area. The ‘Take Pride, Take Part’ theme is effective and there is strong emphasis on the environment. The Phoenix Centre is an excellent example of ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2008/03/17/sutton-wins-beacon-for-better-public-spaces/ Yesterday I went along to a free training event organised by Living Streets, Campaign for Better Transport and CTC. I was only able to go in the afternoon but I found the workshops really useful and above all it was a good chance to talk to people who were ... http://www.suttonlivingstreets.org.uk/2008/03/16/free-training-for-local-activists-15-march-2008/