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Animal Welfare Act 2006 18.The 1911 Act makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animal, with limited exceptions including suffering caused under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The 1911 Act has formed the basis for most prosecutions concerning animal cruelty and has been amended by several subsequent Acts. The provisions of the 1911 Act no longer reflect modern practice. Excepting the restriction to vertebrates, this section is intended to replicate the protection provided by the 1911 Act, but to simplify and update the legislation. 19.Subsection (1) sets out the circumstances in which a person who causes an animal to suffer commits an offence. It will be an offence to cause physical or mental suffering, whether this is by a positive act or an omission, to a protected animal where this is unnecessary and the person knew or could be expected to know that an animal would suffer as a result. The effect of paragraph (b) is to introduce an objective mental element. It will not be necessary to prove that a defendant actually knew his act or failure to act would cause suffering. 20.Subsection (2) provides that a person responsible for an animal who permits another person to cause unnecessary suffering will commit an offence. He will also commit an offence if he fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the suffering from taking place, for example, a failure of supervision. An offence of ‘permitting’ unnecessary suffering caused by another can only be committed by a person in relation to an animal for which he is responsible. See further section 3. of its medical treatment, the dog is a certified working dog and is not more than 5 days old. It also restricts the showing of docked dogs. A dog docked after this section comes into force can only be shown if it is for the purpose of demonstrating its working abilities. 2nable the appropriate national authority to make provision, for example, empowering an inspector to inspect a certificate or read a microchip on a dog. We often get foxes in our garden and fox poo is generally worse than cat's. Cats usually wander off to nearby gardens and you cannot stop this. We have used cat litter in the past but it does not stop our cats having a stroll around ours and neighbouring gardens. I suggest a quiet word with neighbour explaining that she might to setting herself up to breaking the law and also having to pay out vets fees. A prickly bush/hedge may be the best solution. If she refuses I would get in touch with RSPCA. Is she a council tenant? Could be classed as an anti social act and in violation of her tenancy agreement.

At a recent police meeting someone mentioned about putting barbed wire on fencing to prevent access. Police advised that this was only legal for above 3 metres but to check with council. I would get in touch with RSPCA and Southwark Environmental Services and maybe goggle the Animal Welfare Act. Even if a cat just jumps on the bench once, the wire can cause devastating injuries. I suggest that you speak t o her and explain that her actions could be classed as animal cruelty and she could be liable for payment of any vet's fees around several hundred of pounds. Many years ago one of our cats had to have her leg amputated as a loose brick from a neighbouring house's wall fell on her crushing her foot. We could not afford the vet's fees and had to go to the RSPCA clinic in Putney. Animal Welfare Act 2006 18.The 1911 Act makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animal, with limited exceptions including suffering caused under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The 1911 Act has formed the basis for most prosecutions concerning animal cruelty and has been amended by several subsequent Acts. The provisions of the 1911 Act no longer reflect modern practice. Excepting the restriction to vertebrates, this section is intended to replicate the protection provided by the 1911 Act, but to simplify and update the legislation. 19.Subsection (1) sets out the circumstances in which a person who causes an animal to suffer commits an offence. It will be an offence to cause physical or mental suffering, whether this is by a positive act or an omission, to a protected animal where this is unnecessary and the person knew or could be expected to know that an animal would suffer as a result. The effect of paragraph (b) is to introduce an objective mental element. It will not be necessary to prove that a defendant actually knew his act or failure to act would cause suffering. 20.Subsection (2) provides that a person responsible for an animal who permits another person to cause unnecessary suffering will commit an offence. He will also commit an offence if he fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the suffering from taking place, for example, a failure of supervision. An offence of ‘permitting’ unnecessary suffering caused by another can only be committed by a person in relation to an animal for which he is responsible. See further section 3. of its medical treatment, the dog is a certified working dog and is not more than 5 days old. It also restricts the showing of docked dogs. A dog docked after this section comes into force can only be shown if it is for the purpose of demonstrating its working abilities. 2nable the appropriate national authority to make provision, for example, empowering an inspector to inspect a certificate or read a microchip on a dog.

A friend of my daughter was recommended advance tennis instruction whilst at secondary school. She was so good that her instructor offered reduced tuition rates. She trained daily after school for a couple of hours and also at weekends, No school would allow their pupils to miss lessons to undertake tennis sessions. The exception probably would be if the child was selected to play at Commonwealth/Wimbledon/ Olympic level.

According to the leaflet I got from GP with a blood test form, it says you can book on line or if you do not have either a computer or SMART phone, you are still able to turn up in person. I will just turn up- I have many commitments both personal and medical that to juggle another appointment will do my head in. Also as a carer I never know what the day brings especially as my cared for person is due to have an operation which means I will be more tired to the house for 6 weeks post operation.

Barry Road from L, Lane to around 252 Barry Road wil be closed for resurfacing 5th and 6th September. Going to be fun with all the buses using the road.

185/176/40 buses were still going both ways up/down Barry Road at 2.20 pm this afternoon so I think it may not be at Goose Green especially since P13 running as normal

Meeting will take place in the café area of Christ Church Barry Road from 6,30 pm. Open to those whose business falls within this ward and local residents, Do you have any concerns relating to crime in the area? Want to hear about any initiatives proposed by Met. Police. Or just to get to know your local officers.

Many thanks for all your support. Hubby threw himself into voluntary work (St Christopher's) who have been very supportive over the years when his condition is such that he spends weeks in bed. He has been officially retired with state pension and occupational pension for over 6 years and I took retirement in 2016. Fortunately, neither of us have been big spenders and our family will say that we are a bit 'mean' or rather frugal with money, so with careful housekeeping we get by. My previous employment included assisting others in gaining benefits and also dealing with various legal /financial affairs for others.

Same - our green bin and food waste were collected as usual yesterday.

The Friends of KCH may take a few fiction books in good condition and leave them on certain wards. When I worked at Kings, the health care for the elderly wards had a selection of novels in their day rooms for patients.

I went for blood test on Friday 18th August at TJC, unusually I was 10th in the queue but was seen in under 15 minutes. I also went at lunch time (1ish) when less staff were on. Test results were sent to my GP on the Monday, who informed me Monday afternoon. That is a pretty good service. No notices re booking appointments display either in the room or in general area of the centre. KCH blood tests tend to derive from their OP departments and vary in waiting times - last time I went there following an OP appointment, waited around 20 - 30 minutes.

For most ID requests you are asked for photo identity (passport/freedom pass) plus a utility bill dated within last 3 months.

Job Centres have little regard to those unable to work or are limited in which jobs they can undertake, due to health problems. My husband was medically retired at age of 56 due to a long term health condition and was advised by his hospital that he should only apply/undertake part time work. He signed on at the job centre and produced a medical letter confirming that he should only work part time but was informed that he must look for full time work. He was not (and still is) not able to use IT and asked the job centre to put him on a computer training course to increase his chances of employment. They refused. He went for several interviews but was turned down due to his health. He was taken off job seekers allowance as he had failed to find employment. Fortunately I was working full time so with cutting back, we managed to scrape through with a mortgage to pay for.

My daughter went to St Anthony's 25 years ago and members of the PTA and staff had to remind parents on a daily basis that double parking (sometimes in bus lane) was dangerous for the safety of the children. Police were called frequently due to aggressive parents. St Anthony's has a large catchment area - I believe the nearest RC school is in Peckham, hence many of the parents using their cars to drop off and then going onto work. Heber and Goodrich have much smaller catchment areas (our eldest went to Goodrich but by the time the youngest was born, Barry Road was out of the catchment area) Parents are parking in the block of flats in Friern, blocking some of the disabled residents cars and not giving access to emergency vehicles. Some of the Etherow residents are blue badge holders but council has not stated whether they will have to pay for permits.

Does it have to be paid work? There are plenty of organisations around (many registered charities) who need help with computers/IT compiling/editing files etc.

Confirmation from resident in Etherow Street, Hours will be 8 - 9 am and 3- 4 pm, Not clear whether St Anthony's school has already notified parents.

This has now been confirmed by a resident of this street. Not all Etherow residents received notification of the proposals and the 'consultation meeting'. Hours will be 8 - 9 am and 3-4 pm (unless Southwark have changed times since meeting) Buses will obviously be exempt. It is anticipated that this will commence in the autumn term.

Suggest reporting it to Environmental Health I believe that all nail salons have to be registered with them

It may relate to St Anthony's and Etherow Street - I have posted a comment in the general section by mistake. Here it is---- Posted 9 minutes ago Surveyors with measuring equipment on tripod out on Barry Road on Tuesday . Seem to be pointing up Etherow Street. A friend in Friern Road mentioned that they had been sent letters by Southwark advising that Etherow was becoming a school street (Like Goodrich Road) due to the number of complaints by parents parking across driveways etc. Looks as though only buses will be allowed during these times. No one else seems to have had letters (including some in Etherow. Any one heard of this proposal?

Checked the dates on ours - valid until mid 2024. Hubby had to go for a pre operation assessment and was told that he needed to take a test a few days before going into hospital for the op and on the day of admission.

I get St. Anthony's parents parking across my drive all the time, also visitors to Barry House.

East Dulwich Community Centre hires out hall for children's parties but low ceilings would deter bouncy castles Although you would be able to do own catering - depending on the time booked as to whether you could serve alcohol to parents. Generally speaking when you book any venue as a 'children's party' it is just that - parents usually get given hot drinks/juice/water if they are staying on the premises. With the exception of adult helpers at the party most parents do not stay during the duration. Most hall hire for children's parties is for 2- 3 hours only/

Age UK are campaigning against the closures. I use ticket offices when am travelling outside London. Found that with my Freedom Pass plus Older Persons' Rail Card that the machines cannot cope with 2 different cards. Ticket Offices give good advice as to whether you save more money by having a different ticket or departure time. Have a couple of friends who are visually impaired and they cannot use the machines so need help. Also noticed on one occasion that a wheelchair user could not reach all the 'buttons'.

James McAsh is a primary school teacher and used to having to control some noisy kids. Interesting that CPZ meetings have not been advertise for Goose Green Ward where he stands. Goose Green Ward residents were approached some time ago re CPZ in their streets . It was some time after the CPZ was implemented in the Grove Vale area and it was streets running from Crystal Palace Road up to the boundary with Dulwich Hill. There was strong opposition at the time and the council backed down.

When I worked for Lambeth, some 20 years ago or so, most of the borough was in a CPZ with each street (or in some cases in very long streets), having a different zone area. This meant if you lived in zone A and there were no spaces, you could not park further down the road or in next road as it was zone B. We were refused Essential Workers Permits and informed we had to use public transport. So a visit to an elderly person living alone and with medical needs could take up to 2 hours depending on which part of the borough from our base, but had we EWP - likely half of that time. I moved to Southwark where was given EWP for whole borough, which resulted in being able to reach a vulnerable person quickly. Carers employed via agencies are not issued with permits and this in turn reduces the number of carers available to provide care packages which in turn leads in many cases of delayed hospital discharges. Medical staff especially nurses, have to apply for a 'medical permit' in order to carry out their duties in the community - another time consuming exercise. I agree pollution needs to be cut - buses, lorries, coaches, diesel fuelled vehicles etc. If my children want to visit me they have public transport journeys ranging from 3 - 5 hours door to door, which is not easy when you have primary aged children -including an autistic child. I use my car on average twice a week to carry passengers or heavy shopping, other than that it is visiting the family in Kent and West Sussex. We do need to be more careful as to how we use or vehicles - the parents who park outside my house with engines running whilst they collect kids from St. Anthony's School add to the pollution. CPZs are needed in highly dense areas i.e West End, Croydon Town Centre, some areas around Westminster etc. but are not necessary the answer to the whole on ED/Dulwich/