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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?

You can use washing up water to water them - just add a bit more fresh water and don?t use lots of liquid (and other cleaners, like bleach, is a no-no). https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/585553/Eco-friendly-watering-in-your-garden

I think any undertaking that attracts people to the same place won?t get the green light right now. Takeaway and bulk selling for freezing may be tried to ramp up business for some food producers. It?s hard so good luck to all.

It?s worth remembering that some drivers are needed - deliveries, plumbers, builders, some NHS nurses on rounds, etc. Most journeys in our area are unnecessary as they could be done on foot or cycle but most of us will think ?well, just this once? and the gridlock and pollution and noise will continue. (I have no motor vehicle and haven?t for twenty years. I manage well, others won?t find it as easy with no car, I know.)

https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/car-free-zones-in-london-as-cc-and-ulez-reinstated https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/15/large-areas-of-london-to-be-made-car-free-as-lockdown-eased

I?ve emailed and phoned both my councillors but had no reply to anything in ten days, which is poor and impolite. So, which person at the council should I email over traffic issues? I understand it may not be right to post an email address here, so please PM it me. Thanks

Sunbob - where was that. I saw swifts near to the Dunstan?s/Underhill x-road yesterday.