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I wonder how much notice the various surgeries get about inspection?

Tessmo that phrase should be remembered and used: "Southwark Labour, the Council that refuses to listen"

@Woodwarde, Well done to you. How can one possibly trust the process or those operating it, when these kinds of shenanigans come to light.

Isn't meddling with records in such a way corruption? Did you take a screenshot of the old report?

Yes, time to be optomostic but there is a little game that developers and planning seem to play where a couple of applications are refused, as few tweaks are made and we get to the point where planning say they dare not refuse since if the case is won at appeal they will have to foot the legal bills. This seems to be the way developers work the system time and time again.

PeckhamRose, Great post and this is why Southwark's badly planned and purely political initiative is so scandalous, it appears to be decreasing safety, not, as they suggest, making the roads more safe. If you are going to introduce 20mph you have to have the means to enforce it. The fact that the police rejected it as a stupid idea and one that would confuse motorists speaks vloumes about the competence of this Council.

DaveR, You are correct and this is where dog owners need to be a bit more aware. Of course, any case that goes before a court will be judged on its merits but the letter of the law emphasises the issue of perception- apprehension that you are about to be attacked is not the same as being attacked.

Salsaboy, Yup I have observed the same. This makes whatever money has been thrown at the initiative pretty scandalous.

A purely political decision in the run up to the election and before the option for available money runs out. Council elections are some years off, but councillors know how local effects can impact on national voting. This lot want to say, 'look how marvellous we have made everywhere safer'. If this were true then great, but poor planning and the speed with which this initiative has been pushed through without proper consultation, means that, as you rightly perceive, it has created a degree of chaos and arguably reduced safety. Why for instance did councillors simply override the police who objected to 20mph on main roads? I too have cars flashing lights, tailgating and overtaking at high speed to make a point, so much so that it takes a great effort of will to maintain 20mph and not to be intimated into driving faster.

As you may now know, this is part of Southwark's grand vision for borough-wide 20mph, only it is not to be enforced and the police objected to it. Currently it is voluntary, though in law it is binding....go figure. The reality is it has created confusion and more chaotic driving. It will require a shitload of money on cameras etc to enforce it.

It is interesting how Southwark can use support for schemes from those outside the affected areas when it suits them. Yet on the 'free parking' consultation only those within 50 m of the affected area could be counted. What a slippery lot they are down at Tooley St.

We are lucky to have a number of good puppy training classes locally. South Eastern Dog Training is the longest established and is Kennel Club accredited, they offer training at all levels. For anyone who wants behaviour work go to someone qualified. The professional body for uk canine behaviourists is a good place to start at www.tcbts.co.uk

I would try to see a qualified behaviourist or trainer. For dog specialists go to www.tcbts.co.uk

I think they are actually often not aware of changes in the law. As you say, there might be grounds to make a case. The DDA has been tightened up and there us also civil law.You could also get a CPN (Community Protection Notice) out on the owner. This was made law in 2014 and both the parks and police should know this and they should have advised you. Re a CPN your case is exactly what this was designed to tackle. The Council and the police need to get their act together.

I'd advise that your daughter does not walk your dog on her own, certainly for a while and don't walk her near where she was attacked. You want to reduce any associations with tbe experience of being attacked as much as possible, this will aid the dog recovering mentally. Stay very upbeat and jolly with her. Try not to feel sorry for her, she needs to feel she is safe and a calm, upbeat manner will help her most.

I am shocked and appalled that the man involved did not do the decent thing and not only help your daughter but ensure he paid your vet bills. His actions are highly irresponsible and he must be found for the simple reason that having done this once his dogs may well do it again. We will all keep an eye out for the man and dogs matching your description. Should you wish, contrary to what the police say, you may have some recourse in the law but it may not be easy or straightforward. Unfortunately two or more dogs can sometimes 'pack' and turn on another dog. Even normally placid dogs may, in a duo or group,turn quite nasty There could be many reasons for this type of behaviour but what is clear is that the owner needs to have his dogs under close control (on a lead) around other dogs in future. I hope your girl is healing well. Generally labs are pretty resilient and provided you stay confident she will hopefully mark the experience down as an odd one off. If she starts to to seem anxious around other dogs I'd suggest you see someone.

Only just realised that the proposed burial plots would be up for sale to anyone anywhere. So again, a revenue garnering exercise and another example of major change with minimum consultation.

The whole thing appears to be a ness. Labour will soon, come election time, be trumpeting that they have made a safer borough for all by imposition of 20mph, but the reality is different; what actually happens is that a minority try to adhere to it while the majority ignore it. Those that ignore it are inclined to get angry and frustrated if they are stuck behind someone adhering to the limit. There seems to be an increase in overtaking in a reckless way. The police won't monitor or enforce 20mph, they opposed 20mph on main roads, so the council will have to spend loads of money on cameras at some point. We have to decide if this is money well spent.

In my view, Southwark Planning are not fit for purpose. I wholeheartedly agree, both planners and councillors appear to be the developers' creatures and terrified to take a proper stand against developments that have nothing to offer local communities and do everything to help line the pockets of developers and investment buyers.

Very best of luck to you. Your poor relative must feel very anxious. Could you just tell us which three MP's you contacted, which of these bothered to answer and what they advised? It will, of course, be clear which two did not bother. This is precisely the sort of 'unsexy' issue that will show politicians in their true colours and is useful to have on the record. I hope you have also reported what sounds like a truly disgusting attitude from a council employee.

Hi james, On the one hour parking thread you will note that a long reply from the Council was posted by Woodwarde in repsonse to questions about the efficacy of this scheme and the validity of the consultattion process. Based on the Council's rationale another poster noted the following: This is the key part that explains the 'logic' behind the proposition that "more parking restrictions increases parking opportunity". If true then it would require that the cars that are currently parked on unrestricted roads are generally there all day - wonder if there has been any analysis of this? >>However, with the introduction of a time limit, this would increase the minimum number of parking slots per day from 17 to 100 (10 spaces x 10 hrs of operation).>This is necessary to ensure turn-over of space throughout the day. If those bays operated for just two hours per day you would find that the bays were fully occupied during the uncontrolled hours, which would prevent customers for stopping and parking close by. << Can you say if this sort of analysis was done? Can you comment on the above? Can you also comment on whether the new 10 minute grace period for parking, will apply to these newly created free parking slots? Do we know if part of the new scheme is to fund extra monitoring by putting more parking wardens onto the streets? If so, how much money will be spent on this?

James Barber, charlie Smith, Rosie shimell, Can you tell us if in the course of planning/consultation this kind of analysis has been done?

I had another journey yesterday where many drivers overtook me at great speed and in a reckless manner. Unless the council spend a load of money on enforcement( which they will not want to do) the universal application of 20mph is in reality a farce and one that makes certain roads less safe. I agree with what others have written about this being election box ticking, if it is not to be stringently enforced it simply creates confusion and frustration on a grand scale. Even the buses, especially the buses, are ignoring it.

Good post slarti b

How long does the dog bark for every night?