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There is a big difference between a ticket that has been incorrectly issued (ie not complied with statutory procedure) and one that simply has a typo. I assumed from the OP's reference to a photo of the transgression that there is a evidential record of the registration number. Of course, if there isn't, then nobody knows.

woodrot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I dont see the headlines full of reports of > officers being maimed or killed. Usually just kids > from the North. funny that. It may be the papers you read and what the journalists wish to write about - it certainly isn't a true reflection of reality.

Appeal against what? You did the deed. If it's a simple typo, that's all it is.

Hand them a large glass of something as they arrive and then keep it topped up. By the time lunchtime comes around a tub of hummus and some garlic bread fingers will suffice. Shame you won't be able to roast the potatoes in goose fat.

Might be worth ringing Crisis. Might be glad of them for their Xmas shelters.

Does your street have houses that have been converted into flats (thereby increasing the number of potential car owners)? Has your street become wealthier in recent years (thereby increasing the potential number of car owners) Are there local businesses and shops that make it a vibrant community but add to the parking pressure? Who do you think owns the car that is taking up the space you'd like to have? Why do you leave your space during the day so have problems when you get back (where do you go/park when you are away from your street)? All these questions and their answers and more have been discussed on a thread about the proposed CPZ at ED station. Are you new to the EDF or is this a glorious wind up?

The gravity lock sounds like a good idea but it may not work with Southwark bin men. They tend to lift the lid to check how much is inside before they move it. Our bin is hardly ever emptied by tipping upside down. Instead, they pull out the bags from our bin and put into our neighbours and then wheel that to the cart. If they try and check yours but the lid won't lift they may simply leave it.

OK, so I'm going to have to ask this. Why waste so much time worrying about a few foxes when there are thousands of factory farmed chickens suffering a far worse existence? I guess because fox hunting (which I personally think is disgusting) is perceived to be a rich man's sport and so it's easily press worthy. Of course there are a few posh twits who love to race across the English countryside and revel in the final bloodbath but the number of foxes killed (maimed/suffering) are so small (relatively) that it seems a disproportionate amount of energy (and money) to spend on something when that same effort could do so much good elsewhere. Why not picket the chicken and chip shops in Lordship lane? The cruelty that intensive factory farming of chickens causes is so much greater in a single week than the total amount of suffering of the national population of foxes in a year. p.s. If anyone were to open a free-range chicken and chip shop, I'd go there every week.

womanofdulwich Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > just phone up and lie Create a few new email addresses with names similar to your neighbours and then ask for bins for your neighbours' addresses. You can word it so that you're not telling a lie but you'll get the problem sorted. When they arrive, paint the numbers of each residence in big letters. Yes, it's annoying that you had to do the work, but you'll hold the moral high ground. Don't get cross with anyone. Rubbish wars always end up unpleasantly, especially if nappies are involved.

Ground heave is a possibility when the tree is removed suddenly at the wrong time of year.Deciduous trees in full leaf have a strong thirst so the drawdown of the local water table is significant. If they are cut down while in leaf there may be a sudden change in water levels. If cut in the dormant period the problem should not be severe. Much better to reduce the size of the tree over a couple of years, and then remove completely.

Just a thought but perhaps you could agree to keep the heating on for longer if your flatmate agrees to turn the thermostat down one degree. It's amazing what difference that makes to the bill. As others have said above, there is an increase in efficiency if the building doesn't cool down completely, so having the heating on for longer may not be such a bad thing. Otherwise, have you got all the free kit from Southwark - see other thread for energy saving (Ring Dennis direct). If you have any radiators against an outside wall, the reflectors are well worth having. If your flatmate is wearing jumpers, woolly socks and slippers, but still cold, then I think it's fair to provide a little more heat but if it's T shirts and bare feet then I think you should stand your ground.

You may find it useful to read the attached link. Domestic subsidence agreement Assuming that you do manage to get insurance elsewhere, then it might be best not to 'establish' a claim unless there is actually something to claim for now. If you do, it could blight your house for years. If there's no evidence of active movement at present, they'll stick tell-tales everywhere and just check them every six months or so. If you ever want to sell that could cause a problem. If you don't manage to get insurance elsewhere then putting in a claim now will protect you from that problem, but your existing insurer will only keep liability for that bit - it won't help if your house burns down. Sorry to be so jolly but you need new insurance whatever it costs.

I tend to think that killing an animal in the field is a much better way to put food on the table than the meat section of Sainsbury's - certainly in terms of natural animal welfare - but it's not terribly practical for most of us. BUT, I don't think of shooting a stag, or pheasant, or even rabbit (vermin in my mind but tasty nevertheless) as a sport. And even if you do get enjoyment out of it, that's a long way from bull fighting which is entirely for the pleasure of killing. If they gave you a slice off the rump to take home afterwards I'd be a lot happier with the idea. I would agree with maxxi about only eating vegetarians (dogs/people?) but if you've ever seen what a free range chicken will eat given the chance you'll realise the rules aren't quite as simple as you thought.

Scrap merchants' ability to buy metals without an audit trail is a cause of many a train cancellation.

Which overpaid consultants would those be exactly?

No, but Sindy's swearing a lot

Roulade Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Oh, and as the caddies are intended to be used > indoors, with the most likely location being the > kitchen, did they have to be brown? Why not plain > white or silver, to match appliances and other > things you find in kitchens that are those > colours. So agree. Brown - yuk. Sent the horrible caddy thing straight back. Fortunately we have a compost bin so everything except meat/fish/cheese goes in that. The empty bags live in the kitchen, but the moment anything goes in them it's straight out to the big brown bin outside. If only the first bags are free - which I can't believe would be workable - then the odd (very small, due to the compost bin) plastic bag will end up in the general rubbish.

Fortnums home delivery service

I can see why you would want the tenant to be responsible for maintenance of white goods - it gives them an incentive to be careful in how they use the equipment but don't forget the potential problems if they simply don't. I'd check your insurance company is happy; if your tenant fails to maintain equipment such that damage occurs to a third party (ie a washing machine leak is ignored and a flood takes down the ceiling in the flat below) will you have problems?

I wouldn't be surprised if the council ignored a petition; they are simply too easy to fill out. Even where the petition includes a proper record of addresses, and so could be considered valid representation, it still takes a lot less effort to sign your name on a bit of paper handed to you on the doorstep, or on the local shop counter, than filling out a consultation document online or writing to anyone. If I were trying to judge the wishes of the local residents I would tend to give far more weight to those who responded in a more formal manner. A petition carries the risk that some people have been 'encouraged' to sign when they actually don't care about the issue, or it's not relevant to them, so there is an argument that it will be distorted. With regard to the example of North Dulwich, 16% may not seem high but it is double the 8%, so would appear - on the face of it - to represent a strong majority of those who were interested enough to respond. I filled out the consultation document and also wrote an email to the leader of the council. It may be too late to fill out the consultation document but I would encourage anyone who feels strongly against the CPZ to at least write to their local councillor and add a voice. If you use that old fashioned thing of paper and an envelope you may find that even more notice is taken. What about putting your opposition on a Christmas card - then it may remain on someone's desk to remind them?

Bert Shackleton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have the same problem! I have contacted Thames > water and they have been deeply unhelpful! > > Its like we're living in a third world country! If you're in a third world country you're probably lucky enough to still have an old fashioned boiler (not a combi) with a hot and cold water tank so you won't have a problem whatever the pressure delivered to your property.

If you don't like the deal your employer is offering you simply look for another job. That's what happens in the private sector. OK, so firemen may find little alternative but teachers,nurses and much of the rest of the civil service could look elsewhere if they chose. But they don't. Why is that? Because they know they'd be worse off.

Marie81 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So when there are cars parked on drives without > dropped kerbs is it alright to park there? I > never know if I should or not so I don't but on > some roads i.e. my doctors most of the drives seem > makeshift without a dropped kerb and parking is > limited! > > Xena: put a note on the car that way they will def > get the message. I think an element of self preservation needs to be considered here. Good law abiding citizens apply to the council and cough up the cash for a drop kerb. Those who don't....... Well, I'd be a little wary if it was me.

Sorry Barry, shouldn't have had a laugh at your expense (although it wasn't me that mentioned Waitrose to start). I hope you have a very happy time here in Ocadoland. Actually, you'll find a lot of us are very anti supermarkets. When you've been here a while and had a chance to check out all the local shops you'll find that it's much more fun to do proper shopping the old fashioned way. If you have any problem finding places to chain up your bike just mention it to James Barber (ED councillor thread) and he'll get some more installed I'm sure.

barry finch Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > East Dulwich station is quite a walk - is there > really nothing bigger closer? How big is the new > Waitrose? Do they do other things to groceries? > > Don't we all just love him now?