South Bermondsey Liberal Democrat councillors Michael Bukola and Paul Kyriacou have hit out at the failures of Southwark Council and Transport for London to properly manage the chaos on Southwark Park Road. Further to traders' complaints about the effects on their business, local residents have also complained about the closure of the bus stop outside the post office. There is chaos as some buses stop and some do not. The nearest bus stop is a significant distance away. Councillors Bukola and Kyriacou have taken this up with the council and with Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon to ask for her assistance in dealing with TfL.
Commenting, Councillor Michael Bukola said "Not only is the work causing traffic jams and dangers to pedestrians, but the closed bus stop is creating real problems for local shoppers and residents. It is really frustrating that neither the council nor TfL have thought to provide a temporary bus stop meaning that local people have to walk a long way to the next bus stop.
"Local Liberal Democrat councillors are working hard to support the Blue, but the lack of co-ordination and consideration on Southwark Park Road is making life harder for everyone. This bus stop must either be re-opened urgently or a temporary stop should be placed nearby and we will do all that we can to make sure that this happens."