I have been in Waterloo and have recently noticed a big increase in activity
Hoorah. Am not paranoid. That's actually pretty close to where I am. Had someone opposite open their window the other day and shout "Bog off, I'm trying to watch CSI". So if it's military on a jolly or two can I request you interupt a pointless soap rather than quality programming.
Then again, maybe the Met have got cluey. They said they were going to bill that !!!! in the box for their protection. Could they be adding to the bill perhaps? Good job if they are.