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Has anyone contacted Maria to confirm what os going on. It might also be good to confirm that the notice says what is reported before we all go off at the deep end Hopefully its not what it appears as its a great little spot and not a chain.

I'm sure Mr Bridger in wormwood scrubs would like one

Wow Classic Earl spinning there I could almost swear you work for Trump with your answers at times 😅

Thats the problem, I dont have a solution, but I can see disadvantages of some of the proposed solutions. Not selling it to a foreign company is my preference but after that I have no idea of the best path / solution with the least impact for all. Whats your view Sue ?

Great answer, but how do you then square it up with pension pots investments without adversely impacting future growth. Buit of a tricky one as on one hand it should be nationalised but on the other we don't want to see future pension poverty relying on government top ups. Far too complicated for a simple answer

I'm sure the crime survey goes down to street level data 🙄

One of the issues with crime stats is that it relies on people actually reporting crime. As a result of reports and stats, resources are deployed to an area if there appears to be a problem. In reality, if people don't report crimes as they see little point or accept it as the norm then there is little actual evidence of what is really going on. As such we should view any stats with caution as the real picture may be different to what the numbers say. I don't doubt that a PCSO has given crime advice out, and it may well be true that they said what they did as was reported earlier, as there may be a short term crime issue in the area, normally caused by one or two individuals, but I wasn't there, didn't hear it so can't question it but equally I can't deny it happened and nor should anyone else unless they have actual proof it wasn't said. Bit of a Schrödinger's cat issue, without proof either way the statement can both be true and false.

There are moves to place Thames Water into a SAR (Special Administration Regime) effectively renationalising it and wiping out its debt. But then what ? There is also rumours of lookmg for a new owner, including a Chinese backed group that already owns Northumbrian water and UK power. Is that a controversial move as it places another of our inferstructural assets in foreign hands? Should it be renationalised and run as a not for profit government organisation, placing investment and improvements before shareholders? This in itself would adversely impact pension funds who have invested in utilities. Its fairly obvious that Thames Water needs rescuing or restructure but what is the optimum and correct path to take ?

Okay Earl, my answer is yes it is still relevant to drive in zone 2, short journeys or otherwise because unlike you (with your view that everyone seems to drive SUVs ) it really is not a black and white issue, individual circumstances or reasons may require driving, even for short distances. But your view seems to be that its unreasonable without analysing why or circumstances behind driving. Not everyone wants to join the active travel "cult"* but you try and demonise them at every opportunity. Maybe if you weren't so aggressive in your approach, didn't spin others words and dogmaticcily try to force your views down others throats, you might be able to have a decent discussion. * used tounge in cheek PS do you have a size inferiority complex as you seem to always mention vehicle sizes.

Interesting Earl, you just made a generalistic assumption on what I think, yes everyone can read back and see your weasel wording and how you try and manipulate peoples responses to suit your agenda. Poor form.

I like your use of 2 ton SUVs and adding weight.... I think RTM was a paradoy and bored themselves let alone everyone else

Oh but it was , you can't even remember what you just posted Interesting use of "size" there as it seems to imply that everyone drives a SUV, has kids and does short journeys. Very generalistic of you. Shows your distain for those that don't follow your active travel religion.

Maybe this is why ?

Whats a shirt journey ? Yes its realistic to want to drive in zone 2, but if you are in the mood for giving advice, you could always move to the countryside where cycling is easier. Maybe you don't want to move because you,like those that drive, actually enjoy being here ? Don't give advice you aren't personally willing to take yourself. We have roads, which were primarily put in place primarily for vehicle movement but your attitude and others sums up the sense of self privilege that people dislike about those that bang their gongs for active travel.

Amazing, you are telling people where to live now because they drive a car. That just sums you up.

Enough to make you want to drive to a more car friendly environment when you want to buy more than a croissant (other small purchase objects could be substituted here)

Read the article Mal and it will be evident that the officers concerned, appeared to be trying to play with a fixed deck. But read the article and judge for yourself

It feels like councils are pulling the same tricks 'Sustainable streets' CPZ scheme axed in Plumstead and Shooters Hill - The Greenwich Wire https://share.google/TMOCHdRv0VdBWXpRn Greenwich council was also going for a borough wide CPZ and the report claims botched consultations occurred. Wonder if they go to a CPZ training school.to learn how to try and pull the wool over residents eyes ?

I went to Mexican Mama last week to get some bits and almost walked out without paying for some Cotija cheese till the owner stopped me and said "that's Nacho Cheese"

Cheesus

What on earth arw you talking about? You are not making any sense at all now @Earl Aelfheah

Glad you agree that your resonse is nonsense Experience, common sense and logic are my guides here. Ate you experienced in running a small retail business ?

Sorry @Earl Aelfheah I forget that you are the chair of the ATCM and know everything about town centers and how local retail businesses run... Point to mention, the cheese shop was a new branch of their existing shops so not quite a new business but an expansion opportunity... You mention 3 businesses that have opened, chains that can weather lower footfall as their model isn't reliant on a small number of outlets, but you fail to mention the ones that have closed, of which there are a few and mostly sole businesses or small chains. @Insuflo businesses rely on footfall to bring sales and if its not there, they close. Other factors may also have an impact but as they are still trading elsewhere its potentially mainly down to footfall and sales in Dulwich Village.

@Earl Aelfheah They may have seen the square as an ideal location, or been sold the concept so its not in question why they opened there. Not sure wht you think thats the issue. Footfall is factor, passing traffic (of any kind) is another as someone passing by may 'discover' the shop and go there, but if they are diverted away from the area, as currently, they won't know about it or accidently discover it and so won't go there to use it. Pretty logical really and thats the problem as that impacts growth and economic prosperity for any business, and equally if people can't get there from further afield easily then they may choose to shop elsewhere.