Nigello

I agree that the sometimes arcane language and references can cloud the issue. It becomes another layer of division or is used as a sword and shield. It?s almost like an industry and as such is self referential and solipsistic. Talk open and freely and listen but don?t use terms that until twitter came along were usually found in specialist texts. Everyone?s entitled to a POV. The more clearly it is expressed, and the more intently it is listened to the better.

If you see her workload and compare it to that of Sky, ITN, etc, it does not even compare. Currently she will have to file TV and radio bulletin pieces, but there are also the long radio interviews, having to be available for all TV, Online and radio shows like PM for lives, Today etc. And also file on Twitter and other social media. Other stations like those mentioned have much fewer outlets on only one or two platform, ie. TV and radio or TV and Online. Good on her. I am glad she is not jokey and joshy on air - she can get across humour etc. in her choice of words, not necessarily her demeanour. Who wants a zany political correspondent? Not I

Could you provide a link, please? I find the Southwark site not very user-friendly. Thanks

The council replied to my emailed in reports of litter and full bins and tagging and said the lockdown had prevented certain aspects of their work. It said it is on the case.

The other thing is for you to pick it up and take it away and dispose of it correctly. Yes, it?s not your job, but writing on here will make only very little difference at most. And yes, I pick up others? litter and have done for years. I just did so on Dawson?s Hill and Donkey Alley. Have a go - you may like it!

More rubbish on Dawson?s Hill I?ve reported it online to the council. I also suggested they move one of the empty bins at the bsck of the grass area to the place that?s attracting extra rubbish because the bin there gets fill and the selfish and probably young people (ab)using the space CBA to take their pizza boxes/empty bottles and cans with them.

As well as the monitoring of the protest it may be unintentionally giving out a signal that the new, more relaxed rules are not yet in force.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/index.html ? fines this weekend for non-compliants

I?ve noticed a new litter bin (a bit smaller than the usual square ones) near me near Goodrich school. Now we have three bins in about 35 yards. I?m glad the council is putting more in. Has anyone else got one nearby? Is it well-placed or possibly superfluous and better placed elsewhere?

https://www.writetothem.com/ - good to use to inform councillors and MPs I used it to tell them about litter in Dulwich Park. It takes less than five minutes. The more who do it, the more they?ll be inclined to take action.

SiouxsieSioux - was it a red damselfly, about the length of an adult little finger? I?ve had the small red damselfly in my garden four times - no water source there. https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/small-red-damselfly/

https://www.writetothem.com/ This is an easy way to get in touch with your MP or councillor. It?d take five minutes or less to write this problem down and include a link to this thread. Please do so if you - where ?you? means ?anyone? - are concerned about the littering. It?s more effective than writing on here though I understand that at least this method may prompt individuals to do more to keep the area clean.

The best one can do is do one?s best. In this case, taking rubbish back home or at least to a less full bin. People are selfish, even ?nice? SE22 folk. I agree it?s bad behaviour but don?t do nothing: pick it up yourself, tackle offenders verbally, speak to your councillor. Hoping selfish actions will go away is a waste of time.

The best one can do is do one?s best. In this case, taking rubbish back home or at least to a less full bin. People are selfish, even ?nice? SE22 folk. I agree it?s bad behaviour but don?t do nothing: pick it up yourself, tackle offenders verbally, speak to your councillor. Hoping selfish actions will go away is a waste of time.

Cars will not be banned. Roads will not be closed in nearly all cases where closures have been requested. The best way to reduce motor vehicle use is to not use or support the use of motor vehicles. That?s it. So, that means every single one of us considering whether we use our car, van or motorbike or use the services of another person using a motor vehicle, buses and taxis included. It?s simple but not easy. It?s up to you. Consider wisely and often!

Louisemurray - whereabouts were the bats?

Never a starling in almost twenty years. It?s odd how in such a relatively small area there are discrepancies over visiting wildlife, especially birds which are very mobile. Never seen an owl or raptor or bst, either. (I?m near to Goodrich School and a minute or so from Dawson?s Hill.)

Small red damselflies, sometimes mating, in my front garden.

Write to the councillor for your ward and CC your MP and local constable. You?ll be able to find with a search.

Rensta, please ask your colleagues to deploy police etc. I?ve seen them - in pairs, naturally - on the very quiet Dawson?s Hill so they are around.

https://southwarkstreetspace.commonplace.is/ This takes you to where you can comment. Or, just search for a speech bubble near to a part of Southwark that concerns you to look for comments and agree/share if you like. It?s easy to use.

I?ve seen more families on bike trips - which is A Good Thing - and all have been on the road. Selfish, young adults cycling alone are the ones riding on footpaths even in quiet streets. It?s bad form at the best of times and especially now. Pavements are for pedestrians and those in wheelchairs; the welcome pivot towards greener transport for everyone means accommodating the rights of all, including pedestrians/wheelchair users, all of whom are mindful of not getting closer than six feet to others. (I get that very occasionally a cyclist may choose to - not ?have to? - avoid bad traffic by going off road but even then, dismounting is best for all.)

Not workable but good to get people thinking of more feasible suggestions.

The mayoralty should be given more powers or disbanded. Regardless of who?s wearing the robes of office (Khan and Johnson are/were just not very good) it resembles a glorified tourist office with a hotchpotch of ?powers? that don?t amount to the impression it likes to give.

I?ve had them pop by for a day or so then never return. I don?t have a niger feeder so if I got one perhaps they?d come back. If not, do other birds eat from this special feeder?