It's not "taking something that doesn't seem unreasonable and then add on a host of unrelated grievances with the local council, police, cyclists, young people today".

What it is, is highlighting and scrutinising things which are wrong, not needed or quite simply a waste of the public £ realm.

The council cry we haven't got enough and take more and more and more. Do they not realise residents are also on limited incomes and there comes a time when the pot is empty. Perhaps they should consider what the rate of inflation is, before making outlandish increases in council tax.

Lewisham Council, to work within there means
Police, go do some actual real police work and catch, charge and hand over those to the justice system for trial, sentencing and spending time at HR's pleasure.
Lime cyclists, ride and park your bikes in a considerate way that does not interfere with others.
We don't need a Young Mayor, just more wasted money and beauracracy
And don't get me started on having a Mayor, we can get rid and save shed loads of £, ditto, no need for a Chief Exec Officer, make that into a voluntary role.
All leadership or management jobs within the council capped at a ceiling of £50K.
Now that'll save the council some £.