My daughter lives near Francis Road and I am very envious. So yes please. Tidied up and pedestrianised would be great. Might encourage new shops too

Well, when I read this post I can’t help to think that we lost our three amazing Councillors Joanna, Clare and Ali that gave their all to ensure not only Myydleton Rd but the whole of BG was at the forefront of funds from the Local authority. I have seen the area slowly going back to its bad old days and this is quite sad to see.

I made a quick trip to Leyton the weekend before last to take a look a Francis Road, as suggested by Anna and Lucy, see photos below:

The retail part of the street obviously had quite a lot of money invested in it as part of Waltham Forest's Mini Hollands scheme, with traffic excluded for most of the day, new, wider pavements and plenty of cycle stands.

The street does seem very similar (although with fewer shops) to Myddleton Road, with a number of independent shops and cafes in a street that is not a major thoroughfare, but tucked away in a residential area. 

As Anna says, Francis Road does seem to be in a better condition, and less car-dominated  than Myddleton Road is at the moment, although our street seemed a bit more bustling and lively on a Sunday lunchtime. 

It seems to me that in the short-term Myddleton Road probably needs a good spring-clean, and then it would be good if it could have some substantial investment to start to bring it up to the level of other regenerating local high streets like Francis Road.