South London council accused of prioritising wealthier streets in borough after saying it will take two years to add new crossin...
A South London council has been accused of prioritising wealthier streets in its borough ahead of others when improving traffic issues. Greenwich Council has been asked to improve the pedestrian crossing on Victory Parade outside the Elizabeth line station in Woolwich town centre to stop commuters crossing the road at other points. The question was asked by local resident Malcolm Reid, who claimed that thousands of residents used the junction every day. Labour Councillor Averil Lekau, cabinet member for climate change, environment and transport, said at a Greenwich Council meeting on October 25 that the authority was in talks with Transport for London (TfL) about the issue, but feared a solution to the complex junction could take a “couple of years”. Mr Reid said at the meeting: “I do seek clarification on the fact that it will take two years. I would ask whether you agree that this council is prioritising traffic areas for the wealthy streets of Hyde Vale, Croom’s Hill, compare...