first mate

One does get the sense that some are, for reasons that may not be totally transparent, totally hand in glove with Harris and will try to push this through by any rationale possible, spurious or otherwise, despite it being clear that it is not wanted by the local electorate. It is as though some know better what is best for us all. My concern is for the health centre which seems to have become a secondary concern in the fight for school space. Given the proximity of the centre to at least one very large school, what will be the demographic that centre serves, primarily? With local GP practices seemingly getting worse as well as struggling to meet demand, what services will this health centre be offering, how many doctors, how many nurses, what facilities and so on? None of this is clear- we are only told it will be 'fab' and 'super-duper'. All the energy seems to go into promoting Harris.

first mate Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James, > > Again, "Can you disclose if Harris make any > financial contributions to you or your party?"

James, Again, "Can you disclose if Harris make any financial contributions to you or your party?"

I sometimes wonder if the Waitrose suggestion was put out there as a kind of urban myth, simply to garner support for the developer's submission (lots of housing in a tiny space). I guess councillors that sit on planning committees know all the little tricks of the planning game.

"Can you disclose if Harris make any financial contributions to you or your party?" James, Please answer London Mix' question?

A decent health centre is vital, after all this is a hospital site. A necessary public resource should not be squeezed because of the overbearing ambitions of one private concern. Harris is everywhere and getting too powerful, it would seem. I thought Harris were opening a school at the old police station site....how many Harris' are we going to end up with and what happened to choice?

Hi Mustard, some dogs appear to be more prone to developing serious sound phobias than others and it becomes fear of fear. I feel for you. People need to get a better understanding of how much pets, and by association their owners, suffer as a result of unrelenting firework mania. I really think it should be controlled. I have even been made to jump when some have gone in the early hours...2am...why?

Mustard, if your dog is scared of the noise then check out the Dog's Trust website on guidance around fireworks.It is too late now but, if you haven't already then buy a sound desensitisation CD- this will come with instructions on how to use it to counter condition your dog to fireworks noises. Many dogs are also scared by the lights and flashes and the combination of noise and light can cause the pet to panic and run. If kept inside you can use curtains, bright lights and TV/radio noise to reduce the impact. Making your dog a covered den in which he can hide if he chooses, can also help. Finally, for very bad sufferers the vet can prescribe medication. It us clear that all this requires thought and planning and that us why people should alert others in the area before letting off fireworks and I would prefer for every event to require a licence- but that us because I have seen the severe and long term behaviour problems that some dogs develop after exposure to firework noises.

I too wish there could be more control about this. Random, unexpected bangs are annoying but where pets are concerned the effects can be immense. At least with organised events you can prepare and make sure pets are kept in. You also hope that those who want to do fireworks in the back garden have the decency to alert neighbours well in advance. IMHO the types on sale seem to get louder and louder- surely the delight us in the visual aspect, not to make the loudest noise possible?

The dog sounds as though it has serious separation anxiety. If this is going on for any length of time it would be best to try to locate and contact the owners, they may not be aware. If once told they appear indifferent or the problem continues then it should be reported asa noise disturbance- that is probably the best route to a solution. Have to say that any person that shuts their dog out in thunder and lightning is not only a complete idiot but deserves to have the dog confiscated and a ban on owning any dog ever again. The person who mentioned fireworks etc.. Is right to be so concerned.

I'd love to know where our local councillors stand on this? Any comment from those councillors who frequent the forum?

Well you don't have to, some if us choose to.

They are still doing bloods and long may they continue to do so. The hospital provides a vital local service, especially for the elderly and infirm. Results depend on lab tests necessary but the technician can normally tell you sort of time to expect.

If the planners had anything about them they should have seen that the combination of the new, much larger development and shop with more deliveries, plus the carwash, is a no no. You have to look at the impact of both because that is the reality. Instead the planners/ Southwark have doffed their caps to the developers and welcomed them in to create further chaos. Those councillors that sit on the planning committees should hang their heads in shame except I believe that those that pushed hard for CPZ knew all along how this would finish and have played both ends to the middle.

Ditto.

It is interesting and the parking wardens are regular visitors to the carwash premises, with smiles and bonhomie all round.

Re the forthcoming larger development of the Iceland site, it was interesting this morning to watch clientele for the carwash lined up on double yellows and their cars washed while the pavement was blocked by further cars waiting to get into the car wash. Don't see how the carwash will meet demand when the new development gets going. Additionally, with the ever present Southwark parking wardens always busying themselves around on their scooters just how is it that the carwash gets away with breaking parking rules over and over again? Would any councillors like to look into that? If the OP is indeed Councillor Smith, which is doubtful, I would say to him too late, the developers had their little long game all figured out and Councillors, including those that frequent this forum and sit on planning committees somehow did not figure out what the developers were up to...odd that. Still with the very likely increase in parking some councillors will be delighted when fraught residents looking for a solution look afresh at CPZ. Ah, the art of politics and the long game.

The right kind of directed exercise may help as much as CBT and cost no more. Chronic anxiety and depression are known to be eased by exercise and the right kind os exercise can also counterbalance the deletrious long-term effects of stress hormones on the organs, immune system etc, while boosting feel-good hormones as well as forcing the brain to focus on the here and now. It is easy to forget that we are biologically still animals and need physical conditioning and outlets for mental well being. Look up Recovery Fitness, Leanne is a very decent and committed Personal Trainer.

Alice, not sure what you mean.

I also dislike age apartheid and think pursuits that encourage integration of all age groups is healthier for society. I would not want to be hived off into groups that only have elderly people. Equally teens should be encouraged to mix with older people and to value them.

Sounds to me like another way to catch people out. If details are not already on the open register it's probably because those people don't want them on there. Why should you have to opt out of something you have not agreed to in the first place? Can't people be asked to opt in instead? Janes, any comment?

I think the legislation you cite has been repealed. Any dog fouling us now covered by the Environment and Clean Neighbourhoods Act 2005. The Act covers various forms of environmental stuff, from graffiti to littering, there is a section on dog control orders and fouling comes within that. The police would not deal with this, it is a council matter.

What does that mean? Did the woman nit clear up after her dog?

Feel for you. It probably is the same dog and owner. Dogs are promoted to go by their own scent, so this is probably why it happens in the same place. i'd definitely try to monitor and see if you can catch the idiot who is leaving their dog's poo. As advised dashing out with a bag and asking the owner to collect might shame them into being more responsible in future. Btw, bleach won't remove smell as far as dog is concerned...rinsing area with surgical spirit will.

Wow, are these free courses available for adults too. Where are they and how does one get access?