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That section is definitely a shared cycle-pedestrian/wheeler space. The bit from Gail's down to the park entrance is, I believe, not a shared space and ought only to be for wheelchair users and pedestrians and child cyclists on their own, not with mummy or daddy, but - maybe confused by the shared space a bit further down - is often used by adult cyclists, rather selfishly (and definitely illegally).

Re "you should have done it to big diesel lorries, etc." I would have thought that such vehicles are carrying a lot more than one or two adults and a kid or two on a short, walkable journey, so their ultimate carbon footprint would be lower?

? More likely that letters were fewer but parcels (including the ones that pass as deliverable as standard mail) increased due to home shopping.

Yes, but the variable may well fall foul of October cap increases and/or increased prices because of the Ukraine invasion. Best bet - be prepared to spend more on fuel and cut cloth accordingly, eg. restricted use of heating, hot water.

Mine was to have gone up 50% but then I went online to e-on's site and that offer had gone. The E-on Energy Plan was not fixed and predicted a doubling of my current payments over the year April 22 - 23. The next best option was fixed and was another forty quid or so monthly, but that would mean that an October hike would not affect me (I think). I am using 20 percent less leccy and gas than last year and am determined to reduce more. (Of course, all of these are projected usage so if I am really scrimpy then I could reduce these estimates considerably.)

The council, though, has obligations to a much wider and generally more diverse group of people who would not likely use standard gyms. It also has good rates if you sing up and use DD so it is not that fair a comparison. I agree the booking system is now not needed but I have never found it cumbersome, just irksome because it allows folk to book and then not turn up. (I don't think people are routinely fined, just sent stern-ish letters.)

The framing shop is now fully based at their other location which they always had (I believe) at a small industrial estate in Sydenham or thereabouts. They said they had plans to alter that place to include a customer area last time I was there, about nine months ago. As for the Italian, and for that matter, the chippy if it actually is true, I wish them all the best. All we need now is a 'Spoons at the old Lloyds for cheap ale! ;>

I still prefer the pre-pandemic version of a public swimming pool that did us well for many decades - turn up and swim and not commit (and then possibly renege and spoil it for others who actually want to swim) several days ahead.

My monthly charge has gone down by two quid - using waste water to water the garden, not dishwashing in the sink and only in the dishwasher when full, etc. has brought it right down.

Headlines are just that - a thumbnail sketch that compress details into a necessarily small space. Understanding how media works is worth knowing about, even teaching in schools, though this does not excuse shoddy reporting. (The word AS here is doing a lot of work, even some work that it is not meant to be doing - ie. linking fact A with B when really it is simply saying A is happening alongside B.)

Maybe ask the local councillor - easily findable if you put the address or postcard into WriteToThem - or just do some cheap planting anyway. I also get miffed when I see well-intentioned but poorly maintained tree pits/planters etc. (If there is rubbish in it, consider taking it out even if you don't plant anything. At least that woudl be something.) Good luck

I have donaated via the BRitish Red Cross. I agree that they are best placed to help and can benefit from the 25% via Gift Aid.

[email protected] Perhaps this will work.

I sent a PM. 👍

It came in the general Royal Mail delivery. If you go to that site you can make your comments known and you can tick which road you are on. I can't remember whether it gives you an option to show you are not in the area.

Yes, easy to go to Camberwell perhaps but unless you complain they won't be aware of your dissatisfaction. The more who write in the better. Please do it. Thanks. (Speaking to a receptionist at a centre really won't do anything.)

Just had a letter about the closure of Dunstan's via CCTV monitoring at school opening and closing times during term, from Mt Adon Park to the Goodrich mini roundabout. Comments are invited via a link www.southwark.gov.uk/school-street-dunstans by 20 March

THe only tip I have is to email the people at Everyone Active and ask when, not if, this pandemic-applied booking system will be revoked, now that emergency measures elsewhere have largely been lifted. People book - if they are lucky - and then at least some of them CBA to turn up - hardly fair to others who have paid to be able to access the pool. CC the manager at the centre you usually use. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

NOt a niche point - it is selfish and polluting to the eye and the environment. Clip them off, find out who the organiser is, and sent them to them. They may get the message, especially if you tell you you're letting the council know. Local newspapers are always keen on an enviro story...

Yean, Scores, but you obv. don't get the "vibe"....! Ha ha ha Why can't you be like all the other middle-aged trendies and insist we have on-the-doorstep proto-festivals so you can avoid those tiresome carpark Qs and irksome portaloos?

I agree - thsi idea reeks of tired groupthink (like a fair few public body proposals for "vibrant, exciting" undertakings).

Do as you please, but also open windows on buses and trains (even on the Tube you can get a flow of air by opening the windows at the end of carriages). It is a simple way of making the journey a bit safer and generally a lot more comfy.

I think this part of the infrastructure is dealt with by the council, which did not refer me to any other body when I received their reply. Perhaps they report it to the water board, but seeing as it is affecting the roads and pavements my first port of call would be the council. Either way, it is being dealt with.

I reported the massive ponding/puddling at Adys/East D Road to Cllr McAsh and the enviro. services at Southwark. I got a reply pretty quickly so I hope it will be seen to. Stands to reason that if we have more episodes of heavy rain and wind, which dislodges leaves and twigs in any case which get lodged in the grids, then we need effective and repeated drain cleaning. Please report blocked drains to the environmental services at Southwark and give a clear location, ideally CCing your Cllr.

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