By Grainne Cuffe, native democracy reporter
A mannequin filter supposed to stop automobiles going by way of it’s being repeatedly vandalised in Lewisham.
The barrier in Glenbow Road ought to be enforced by a bollard, although it’s being repeatedly pushed down.
Matthew Sparkes, a trustee of the London Cycling Campaign, has reported it to the council quite a few instances.
He not too long ago revealed a video that confirmed somebody driving by way of the modal filter.
The driver stated she thought she was in a position to come by way of when the bollard is down.
Mr Sparkes stated: “This street closure went in months in the past and it’s always vandalised.
“I’ve reported it a dozen instances and nothing modifications. We want a digicam or a sturdy barrier.”
A council spokesperson advised the native democracy service that the bollard was “reinstated” on Tuesday, March 23 and was nonetheless up at 7am the following day, although it seems it was pushed down once more after the go to.
The council stated as of 1.14pm on March 25 the bollard was erected once more and locked.
Mr Sparkes steered placing a big planter field in in place of the bollard.
The council stated it may make modifications to the filter after a evaluation.
The spokesperson stated: “The council is at present reviewing the forms of visitors filters that are at present in place and assessing whether or not modifications have to be made to assist stop vandalism.”
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