KalamityKel

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Have you been able to clearly define your categories? 

I don't think the network issues today is specific to Three and ID. I've been having low to almost non existent connection on other networks for most of the day in ED all the way through to Lewisham... 

The usual third tree on the left up the hill and round the corner, stretching high has not been very successful!

2 hours ago, Kathleen Olander said:

No, I asked the lady on the till, she is a long term member of staff and she told me that they were not closing that store.  I then went and looked at notice on front door and it only mentions Poundland not Tesco.

Don't take my word for it though, go and ask the staff or look on the door.

What did the notice on the front door say?

The planning applications currently being considered clearly refer to Tesco Stores Ltd.  The signage for above the entrance says "Tesco Express".

I can't imagine the two companies combining in the same space 😉

🥳🥳🥳

Why?

Last night was a different kind of event entirely though...

So... not abandoned then? 😉

timing

How do you know it's "abandoned"?

Why is there a move to have it removed?  Is it causing an issue besides being an inconvenience to you/neighbours?

Maybe the owner is away for a long period of time?

If it's all legal then why is anyone creating a fuss?

What was he knocking for?  What was actually said?  Why did he become aggressive? 

More context is needed 😶

So essential work being undertaken to important services is a problem? 

nip

18 hours ago, alice said:

so because this is a 'light-hearted thread'  its totally OK to be full of generalisations and assumptions?

Why shouldnt it be?

"Carnage"?  Has there been a death?! 😶

Isn't the work meant to be to do with the "streets for people" project?

https://services.southwark.gov.uk/transport-and-roads/improving-our-streets/live-projects/street-improvements/east-dulwich-streets-for-people

Erm actually, they've been doing a fair bit more than that tiny patch.  They're incredibly tidy and fill things back in once done and take the temp lights out often.

Lots of preparation, from my daily observance (no I'm not a nosy neighbour, the walk past that stretch is part of my daily commute), has been done especially with wiring.

One of the crossings, already in place (not in use), does take a bit of looking at to process how it will work with the flow of traffic and timings... 

Considering the heavy use of the junction, I think the work being done is not too bad.  The traffic does move, unlike when the numerous pipes from the library and right through/past Forest Hill burst.

It's worth keeping in mind, the Thames Water Works at the Library are not helping with congestion. The timing of these two projects are really the bug bear.

9 hours ago, first mate said:

Thanks Fred. Are you able to name who from the Council stated this? Also, are they doing it as overall majority or as a street by street exercise? Are responses from anyone, whether they live in the area or not, included?

I'd also be interested to know how they validate responses. The form, whether online or paper, doesn't have any reference to residential address so any one could fill it in.  Even someone from a totally different part of the world!

@fredricketts with your experience over time with the council, is this something that can be pursued with some vigour?

On 21/02/2025 at 13:48, Spartacus said:

Do you know where I can find John Connor ? 

Shhh! Don't give away our secrets! 🥸

Doesn't ID piggy back off of Three?

9 hours ago, Sue said:

But it beggars belief also why you don't just  go somewhere else!

Why are you putting up with it? TJ isn't the only surgery in East Dulwich!

You don't have to tell TJ you are leaving!

You just register with another GP in the appropriate catchment area, and they do everything else!

An incredibly naive response which continues to completely miss the point.  WHY should you have to go anywhere else?  TJ should be up to standards just like everywhere else.

Sure, leave somewhere that does offer good services, once you can get in, to join yet another shoddy surgery to be sent back to TJ for an appointment.

Good thinking!

32 minutes ago, malumbu said:

It's a political issue. You can complain as much as you want here, it won't change things a jot.  Most of the organisations who hate cyclists, are basically those that don't want any restrictions on motoring.  Nothing more to say.  

Instead of trying, yet again, to control a thread, let others weigh with their own experiences!

Yes yes we know there are already numerous threads of a similar nature.  Not everyone ventures in to the Roads & Transport section (as this has now landed).  

3 hours ago, Sue said:

"The community" is all of us.

Are you volunteering to take this task on?

If I was wanting to volunteer then I would say.  I don't want to and so haven't said.

The simple point, to avoid any misinterpretation, was really instead of moaning, those that really care could be doing something about it.

As you say, the "community" is all of us.

Just putting this out there...

Why does it have to be something controlled by (and paid for by) the council?  If it's intended for the community and really needed (questionable) then why can't or shouldn't the community step up and run it/keep it tidy? 

Does vegan hot chocolate ever taste good? 🤭

OMG not the Anchovy fillets!!! 😱