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There are charities that reuse it, www.southwark.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/recycling/community-repaint Well done Southwark for promoting this!

You are paying them, remind them of the rules. Not an excuse.

In deed, you have to go towards the village or SE22 for parking, a fair walk. Get an Uber or bus. And if you get the bus back whilst you are waiting admire the sculptures/machines by the bus stop.

On a general point why do we let builders do this. Most large building projects are at homes such as those owned by people who frequent the forum. Certain builders may not give a fig. But property owners pay for them. We have regular examples of builders working outside hours, in the numerous often grandiose projects around here. I've stopped complaining to Environmental health as closer neighbours do not seem to be bothered. Had some success in the past where is was closer to me. With that in mind do talk with your other neighbours who are affected. Good luck, it is wrong. Noise controls, also apply to those doing major DIY themselves. Rules will be slightly more lenient than with builders, but do you want to p your neighbours off in any case. Yes? Oh dear......

Ah good to have a positive view. I think this of drivers sometimes, when I want to say thank you for overtaking me on my bike with plenty of room, and traveling at the speed limit.

A tad predictable Rocks and Penguin, Southwark - gnashing of teeth. And for balance I am going to be similarly predictable - people doing their job, if you don't break rules you don't get fined. But back to my previous comment, it's as if enforcement officers come from the planet Zogg, rather than have families to look after, food to put on the table, rent and mortgages to pay, television to watch etc etc. From some of the threads on this forum it gets a little to close to hate crime, accusations of incompetence, greed and bias. Fortunately not like that toxic site Nextdoor.com To broaden the subject, is it right that we do warn others? Surely most of the time it's people's own fault that they get caught. I don't have much sympathy. I understand that the powers that be don't want to alienate the masses, and it is frustrating where there are people who don't give a fig such as those parking on the zig zags on Forest Hill Road when they pop into the Turkish supermarket where there is no enforcement. Decades ago the local scout district commissioner got prosecuted when parked, flashing their headlights at cars coming in the opposite direction to warn of a speed trap. Along the lines of interfering in police business. Some would say a hero of the people. I've driven in the past and wondered why motorists were flashing at me and then realised a speed trap was approaching. Not that it would be practical for the police to arrest 1000s or 10,000 of motorists who did this. Nor do I speed anymore, so more fool me. I expect that generally includes cycling but not sure how fast I go down Underhill on a rare clear day. Speeding is of course criminal, whilst we are talking civil so warning others it is not, at least legally, in the same ball park. But morally?? A sign from the authorities saying that enforcement officers are working in this (and all) areas may be appropriate. One example of nudge is when you are on an average speed part of the motorway when signs are up saying x 1000 motorists have been prosecuted here in the last Y months. Again, this forum is not like Nextdoor, which goes beyond warning people, to actively encouraging criminal behaviour re LTNs, ULEZ and speed traps. I don't see Sunak taking on these core voters.

Ooohh saw Killing Joke in 85 at Ox Polly,one great big fight in rhythm with the beat. Think "Live like kings and Queens" whilst punching someone. Generally local punks Vs rugby club and more wild west brawl than nasty football violence. jaz got caught up at one stage. Ok back to modern times, Flaming Lips at Troxy, some was just beyond me but stage presence is something else. Mainly folk gigs at Goose, Dulwich Folk Club, kings place and the like. I'll give you my best gigs later.

Dicky Dirt's, you have to be a certain age to appreciate that

But wouldn't CPZs help improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions Rocks? Would you not agree with my earlier post? Don't you think it is good that some local authorities are trying to do something whilst Sunak goes into reverse with Starmer not far behind him?

So you don't have any proposals to reduce emissions Charles. Why not? Do you support the status quo? From your post it could be inferred that you don't believe that vehicle emissions harm health or affect the environment. Here's a simple question, if you charge somebody more to park their car if it is an conventional vehicle rather than electric would that not encourage some to switch? If you charged more for a vehicle with higher carbon and air pollution emissions rather than one with lower, would that not encourage some to switch to a more health and environmentally vehicle. If you feel that there is better ways of reducing emissions I'd love to hear. I've been involved in this for ages and it has to be a carrot and a stick. ,A simple win win win way is just getting people to drive smoother, reducing acceleration and braking, share journeys but they wont. Lower fuel bills, more comfortable for you and your passengers, less collisions (and KSIs), less wear and tear. Sadly poor driving is just ingrained and sadly encouraged by the vehicle manufacturers. So changing driver behaviour in this respect is not going to work.

Lewisham will try to keep it's existing use. They tried hard to keep it as a visual arts centre rather than a pub 30 years ago after the bingo hall closed down, and eventually gave in to Tim Brexit, to his credit kept it's heritage. Try SE23.com - no chat about it at the moment, join the Forest Hill Society www.foresthillsociety.com and/or CAMRA https://sel.camra.org.uk/ I'll keep at ear out.

BFI has published its list: www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/50-best-films-2023?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb Sadly I've only seen three, Rye Lane which I was surprised to see in the list, Oppenheimer, and number 1 in the list Killers of the Flower Moon. I'm in a minority for the latter as I though it was too long and tedious. And I can name much longer films that I have enjoyed such as Once Upon a Time in America tops four hours. No The Old Oak. Barbie is in there, I just couldn't go, sorry. I used to see many more fringe films and foreign films when I first came to London being a regular at the Ritzy and the like when they were very much art house, having done similar when living near Oxford and also the Bluecoat when in Liverpool - doesn't have a cinema club any more. Hats off to the Peckham Plex, and yes of course the Plcture House. I should also try Crystal Palace Views my good friends?

I see that Paris are going in much harder on motorists and may up the parking costs for vehicles over 1.6 tonnes. This is particularly aimed at large SUVs. I thought that 1.6 tonnes may catch the utilitarian family estate, but from some quick research most will be under this weight. One Dulwich, concerned that Southwark will copy this good idea, have already started a campaign. As have motorists in Sidcup where there has been a run on gilet jaunes. That was a joke. I am smiling to myself Here is the link: www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/08/paris-mayor-plans-to-triple-suv-parking-tariffs-cut-air-pollution So count yourself fortunate that you are not in Paris. Measures have already included: increasing parking costs and gradually banning diesel vehicles, while expanding the bicycle lane network in the congested capital. The city has reduced the number of on-street parking spaces in order to make drivers use underground parking

Thinking about East Enders, which mirrors East Dulwich (ho ho) they have to get on with the market inspector, as of course virtually everyone in this very real to life programme has a market stall. I don't think Southwark have a market inspector, but there will be a registration. You could enquire nicely: [email protected]

Spartacus, and others, if you have a problem with excessive numbers of enforcement officers then (a) complain to the Council Then you can complain to the National Audit Office This is a useful guide on the latter: www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Council-accounts-a-guide-to-your-rights.pdf

<removed - going off topic and not relevant to wider debate> PS why do so many of you treat traffic wardens like they are from another planet?

Weird how you have turned this into CPZ thread... Check out the council web site for dumped vehicles. Yes it isn't dumped but it may give you some advice. We have a 2012 car, with damage, that parks in our street. It moves from time to time to another local street, but isn't used, beyond shifting it to another street.

Wish there was a nearer Lidl. I cycle to the Sydenham one but always buy too much. More fussy about leaving my bike outside the Peckham one, that is not a blanket slur on Peckham but informed by one of their security people. Khan's let me bring my bike in and will even let me leave it by the till. Another place I always buy too much.

Then take it up with Southwark, your MP, the communities minister or whoever. You are not going to convince me that the above is a common occurrence, the way I see it is you have a big issue with Southwark over LTNs and you are going to look for every bit of dirt on them. If nobody abuses the parking rules then there will be some unemployed enforcement officers in times to come. It's always a balance, to have the correct number of officers to provide a deterrent, and to have too few or too many. Wouldn't you agree with me (for once??) And yes I have been done for parking (in Westminster) to pop into a shop (long long time ago), and yes I have been done for drifting into a bus lane for a few metres, and yes I was unhappy. But life moves on.

Not sure why you are defending people for parking where they shouldn't or over-running on paid parking. I'd happily take much stronger enforcement on those that regularly park on double lines and zig zags. The <removed comment> as you get on Forest Hill Road by the Turkish Supermarket doesn't wash. Yes, I've had parking fines, when I've took a chance and thought I'd get away on a meter for a few minutes over (yes it was last century)

Relatively recent forum on this subject FYI www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/313093-where-do-we-now-go-tandoori-nights-closing/#comment-1590866

It's about heathens, Steppenwolf admits to being one and jasszer isn't. I'm going to Google heathen now to see what it exactly means, or urban dictionary Just had a quick read up. It's a sort of modern paganism based on older Germanic tribes. Interesting and worth it's own read. Always thought it was a bit of an insult but probably a holier than though comment from some Christians

Changed my commute a few years ago, Underhill Road, Peckham, Canal path, Old Kent Road, Elephant. Use Court Lane when going to Camberwell, Vauxhall and the like. Always happy to chat more, but don't think this thread is about commuting routes

Was to this post really necessary? I suppose others can come to their own opinion. You sound rather angry.

Did you have anything to say Penguin? If Admin wants to move it so be it. I thought that some people who had driven EVs may have a view. Bah humbug.