cwjlawrence

Hi dontbesilly, Unfortunately, leaving rubbish next to bins is a non-starter because of foxes that are scavenging for food overnight - I visit the parks early in the morning and it's very sad to see the rubbish spread out over a wide area where foxes have done their work. We are lucky that our parks stay open late into the evening which precludes them being emptied between the last rubbish being dumped and it getting dark. I disagree with your statement that it's not the "public's fault" - it is 100% an individual's choice of whether they litter or not. If the bins are full then take your rubbish home please. Where I do absolutely agree with you is that the recycling facilities in each of the parks locally are pretty much non-existent and therefore peoples' waste that could be recycled is being sent to landfill or even worse just spread around our parks. Therefore, I would advocate: 1. All parks to have sufficient recycling bins 2. Clear signage throughout the park ordering people to sort their rubbish and recycle. If the bins are full then it should be clear that people need to take it home with them. The inner eco-warrior in me does question why it is necessary to produce any rubbish from a picnic, our throwaway society is so depressing - but I'm not going to go there! I will write to the council today to advocate for proper recycling facilities in each of the Southwark parks. If you agree with my suggestions, perhaps you could do the same and we could actually make a change. Either that or my mornings will continue to be spent picking up other peoples' rubbish, which is a pretty depressing prospect!

Hi james, Is there any news yet on this years Cleaner, greener, safer scheme yet please? Thanks, Chris

James, You mentioned several months ago that we could apply for community funding for our streets in September. Do you have any more information please on how to apply and whether we could apply for funding for trees to be planted on our street? Thanks, Chris

Likewise, I agree. I find it pretty distasteful, the number of personal comments about James Barber. Personally, I don't support the lib dems at all. But the effort that James goes to for the good of our community is extremely commendable. I hope that the guys who seem to be continually sniping do the same level of work for the general good. It's not a case of James being elected and therefore putting himself up for criticism; some of the comments on this forum are beyond the pale.

Hi all, Does anyone have any update on the planning application? I.e. When is it going to be submitted? Thanks!

The proposed plans for the cinema looked great in the displays this evening in the hall. The chaps from the architects/cinema said that they would be there again on Saturday, in case people didn't manage to make it along tonight. I was quite surprised how run down the current hall was (first time being inside having lived here for 10 years). I'm struggling to see the downside of the proposals.

James, My view is not the speed limit that is the issue (as people mention, it's difficult to get into double figures!) but the number of cars that are parked along the road especially at the east dulwich grove end of the road. This makes it rather dangerous for pedestrians trying to cross the road and also for cyclists. What are the rules please on reducing the amount of parking on a road, specifically on the corners? Thanks!