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RH think you are quite lucky if you can maintain those kinds of speeds in central London at rush hour. I do cycle sometimes so not speaking from a position of complete ignorance. A problem is that having got a degree of momentum cyclists do not want to stop- stopping and starting is extremely tiring, so they weave in and out and that creates other problems, especially if the weaving is fast. I have also noticed a number of cyclists kicking vehicles in their way.

Yes, I agree. RH! No beef with lycra at all but those who cycle at ridiculous speeds often wear it. Think BNG has a point and perhaps using a bike to communte is also viewed as the opportunity for a daily workout? Nothing wrong with that so long as personal timing and fitness goals are not made an absolute priority.

Sorry RH, I think speed cycling is a choice that people make quite consciously, just like speeding in cars. The speeder knows it is wrong and anti social but they choose it anyway because their mindset or immediate priorities allow them to justify it. Also think some, like boy/girl racers, just enjoy the buzz of speed and perhaps sense of personal fitness that goes with it- for the cyclist that is.

BNG Agree, cycling looks to be a young, fit person's option. You need fast reactions for sure, not least to avoid lycra speeders. I know in the past older cyclists have jumped in to say they have no issue, but, sorry, what I see in the roads daily both from car drivers, motorbikes and cyclists does not invite confidence.

So currently the chances of any cyclist being brought to book are almost nil, since speed cameras have no impact on their behaviour. As cycling increases I would think there has to be a means to penalise dangerous cycling, not least to protect other cyclists ( someone posted recently something to the effect that they did not use cycle superhighways as other cyclists stopped them cycling fast enough). BTW I feel exactly the same about idiot car drivers. In my view those who have driven cars/ vans or lorries recklessly will adopt exactly the same behaviour on a bike.

Perhaps there should be a means to prosecute cyclists for dangerous/ reckless cycling in the same way there is for other road users. Clearly identification is an issue. Many more people are now cycling so I guess incidences of bad cycling will rise. What happens in countries like Holland and Denmark? Are bad cyclists penalised or are they jyst better behaved?

Horrible to visit an infant school. Some children are terrified of clowns. Idiotic thing to do.

Wonderful.

So three chains/franchises replacing 3 indies? The hyperbole in that Spinach ad is ridiculous.

I am confused, is the burger chain replacing Le Chardon the restaurant or Le Chandelier the tea shop?

Disappointed a burger chain moving in. Le Chandelier had its critics but many also enjoyed it and the interior felt different.

Is it an indie or chain?

Cripes, the Spinach ad is a bit odd. What is a " lively oasis" and what is "the best the planet has to offer"?

A certain estate agent parks up to three large cars overnight on a residential street all the time. This is done because employees are not insured to take the cars to their homes and park them. Is this all above board. These cars are solely for business use.

Obviously very concerned that safety of children and pedestrians is protected at all times, however I do recall assurances that traffic would not increase as a result of the school since parents and children would walk, cycle or take public transport! If traffic has increased or us 'bound to increase' is this because the former assurances were empty and hopeful rather than realistic? Actually, editing this because I think you meant foot traffic, in which csse a lollipop person would make sense. Apologies for any misunderstanding.

My sincere condolences to the owners of this dog. As a rule it is unwise to let dogs drink from streams, ponds or puddles. I'd even go so far as saying don't let your dog splash around in park water, they can still ingest water while playing or afterwards when they lick their fur. Still water in particular carries a range of potentially dangerous micro-organisms.

The scenarios below do show a lack of joined up thinking. On the one hand we are advised we should not use technology in the street because it is a thief magnet, but transport companies are making it necessary by using phone apps for tiemtables. Another example is parking, where old coin operated boxes are replaced by phone-in with payment by credit card. JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > singalto Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > We are frequently told not to use phones in the > > street to avoid having them stolen. > > > But TFL is removing bus times as we can use our > phones > > Anyway no one will try it with me - too loud and > grumpy :) > > Edit: meaning I've never even had anyone try and > I'm always out maybe my (mis)demeanour > so I've made my own risk assessment

Just going back to the flats and offices issue and the chronology of the development. How is it that the developer was able so easily to do a u turn on the 8 flats proposal by re-applying to get work units instead? I had always thought change of use was a big thing? Additionally, there is a clear need for affordable housing and the developer had already argued for the first change of use from offices to get the application for 8 flats through? In short, the developer was allowed to flip flop between changes of use twice over. Please also note that at the time the second change of use from flats to work units was passed by planning, the second floor was inhabited by two families living in flats. How on earth did Southwark Planning miss that..we evict tenants to make way for offices for which the developer argued hard there is no demand?

Rch, Thanks for update. When you have a moment please do tell about further madness you have uncovered. BTW think you are right about the stalling. Is there any way to try to oush this through before devolution of powers?

I thought fitness trainers had to pay for a licence to operate in any if the S'wark parks?

If there are plans for a small supermarket of some kind by the station and a large one on Barry Road I would think indipendents selling food will be under a lot of pressure.

I think James might mean the servicing plan/agreement.

Quite.

Well you really don't have to read a thread unless you want to... Robbin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I live in hope that this isn't going to trigger > the usual nimby comments (lorry parking, customers > all over the place, noise of people walking in the > shop, people laughing, whistling after sundown > etc. etc.)! > > All accompanied with a healthy dose of faux > indignation - it's not like it used to be, its > only for the rich, its all in the worst possible > taste, it'll never succeed... what? they've sold > out already? that first week was a blip/their > stock management is woeful.. blah blah blah... > > I suppose the silver lining might be that at least > the M&S thread might go quiet for a while!

Penguin, let's not forget safety. You seem to think planning have not been incompetent but looked to the greater good?