spider69

Lesson learnt. If anyone feels the DDC has taken a daft decision prod me and I will get the minutes for that item expedited as draft minutes so we're all clear about what we're discussing. I apologise for any information I failed to relate. Being a councillor is an extremely busy voluntary role for most of us as I'm sure Robin will attest to - hence the South Camberwell councillor just resigning - and sometimes I need to take a deep breath before commenting. Sorry. -------------------- Regards [email protected] 07900 227366 Liberal Democrat Councillor for East Dulwich Ward Skype cllrjamesbarber [www.jamesbarber.org.uk] [twitter.com] All ready laying the ground.

Abe_froeman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Charles ... if I lived on a street I would want a > barrier... The way things are going many a true word spoken in jest

2011 census. Worthless. Who tells the truth.

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi ZT, > You've poo poo'd wulfhound. > So what do you think the answer it sot rising > obesity and the associated ill health epidemic, > global warming and need to reduce CO2 emissions by > 90%? > > Hi first mate, > We've heard that 43% of residents have access to a > car. So 57% don't. How do they get these figures? Do they ask people? If there is 1 car per family but all use it how does that work. Politicos will alway skew figures for the result that want

Just as confusing as Cllr Barbers please forgive me message.

Perhaps if people had used common sense as my generation would have done and used the road layout that was there this cock up would not have happened. The old system worked for us unfortunately this is not the case now. Common sense has gone out of the window.

Perhaps they know that nobody trusts their Cllrs anymore. They know it's not viable but will try any whoch way to impose their own views. 300 against how may more out there that do not know this is going on. E.g. Labours 20 mph imposition.

In an earlier post I asked Cllr Cllr Barber if he spoke at the meeting hoping to hear if he had stood up and said I am changing my mind on the question of a barrier. But in true libdem mode however you sense he could change it again if the wind changes. He replied on the forum "Hi spider69, I did. mostly reiterating that we'd agree a feasibility study that would cover all the local roads as far as Towny. That Chesterfield and Ashbourne Grove were given full speed bumps despite have less spending and traffic volume than Melbourne Grove via CGS funds several years ago. So CGS valid used of funds for helping fix such local problems that don't appear on Southwark wide priorities." But according to Grok "Barber arrived late but kept his tongue but his incredulous face pulling at anti barriers was childish in the extreme." Which in my mind confirms what Grok has said above that Cllrs have no backbone and feel they are so important they cannot admit when they have got it wrong to an open meeting. They are following a political agenda regarding traffic. Will the barrier question disappear, no they will find a way.

messageRe: Closure of Melbourne Grove to through traffic - new petition Posted by richard tudor Yesterday, 04:51PM I do hope that the remark made to RCH is recorded in the minutes as an accurate report of what went on and who said what. As is normal in minute taking. So not much hope this has been minuted.

Why do Cllr Barbers reports always seem at odds with what seems to have happened. I am sure people who were there can can confirm or deny what happened. Anybody?

Out of interest, did Cllr barber say anything?

Perhaps he could cast his eye of the repairs done on Chadwick Road. From Bellenden up towards Grove Park. They have taken the scaffold down but all marks where it had been. Pity they could not have repaired all the front fences still looks a total mess. As I walk up and down it every day cannot believe it could not have all been done.

Postcode: Name Which of these is the most common way you travel on Champion Hill? Walking / Scooting /Cycling/Driving Other: How would you rate your experience of using Champion Hill? (1 = Very bad and 5 = Very Good) 1 2 3 4 5 Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about Champion Hill? Agree Disagree Not Sure Traffic is too fast There is too much traffic Road safety is an issue The route is easy to cycle The route is easy to walk Are there any parts of Champion Hill that you find particularly uncomfortable to use? (Safety/convenience/comfort) Do you have any thoughts on how these issues could be improved? Do you think a road closure on Champion Hill at the junction with Dog Kennel Hill is a good idea? Yes No Not sure Or a one-way system for southbound vehicle traffic (two-way for cyclists) between Denmark Hill and the raised junction on Champion Hill? Yes No Not sure What three words would you use to describe using Champion Hill? If you can?t attend a drop-in have your say about Champion Hill by filling out our survey Please fill out the survey by 31st Aug and return to us in the enclosed The above is a consultation which was not widely shared. I did not get it. It refers to quiet ways and traffic. All roads seem to be under attack. One thing is for sure if people do not comment it will happen. If your Cllrs is pro do not expect any help Having lived on and around Champion Hill for the last 69 years I fail to see why this scheme should ever see the light of day. It works well and always has done in my lifetime. Why should all these new changes suddenly be desired They have put in pinched points and again closing off the road is. there. Melbourne Grove any one. Its these changes that have caused all the problems. Every where you turn green behind the ears planners know better than residents.Looks good on paper with a red felt pen line. God knows where they think the traffic will be diverted to. Change for the sake of change. How come past generations seemed to manage.

Its part of a plan to drive motorists off the road by Southwark Labour. As soon as a hair brained plan is suggested both the Council and Cllrs embrace it 100% if it effects drivers.

Not poorly handled but an attempt by Cllr Barber to push his desire forward although he and others were privy to information showing it was pointless. Would have been a lot better if he had kept his mouth shut. He represents the view of all and should have remained on the sidelines.

Is the current re-organisation taking place in Southwark Council making matters worse? Senior staff going and others fearing for their jobs does not concentrate the mind.

Why can't all the ED Cllrs stand up and present all the above facts and say it is a waste of time as we have been there before. You never hear a word except from one Cllr who's leaning is well known

Why were Cllrs by passed. They represent the people who rely on them to post possible changes

mamasmurf Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I had Steve round today to fix a dishwasher > following recommendations from EDF. He was very > good, efficient and honest. Well priced too. Would > definitely recommend. People say well priced, how much exactly for what was done. Major or minor repair? Is there a standing visit no work charge?

landsberger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One of my acquaintances in Southwark - who, > incidentally, lost hundreds of staff on Friday - > told me that their phone system (other than > internal) and IT system was down the whole day. > > The problem you have is that the people who have > dealt with your case are probably long gone - and > the people they handed it over to. Councillor > Barber won't miss a chance to make a partisan > point here - I wonder if the Libs and Tories were > still running the borough you would be quite so > critical - but the reality is here is a > tenant/resident who has been messed around. AFAIK, > the IT system is back up and running - ring on > Monday, ask to speak to someone - if they are > mysteriously unavailable, ask to speak to their > boss. And so on. If they put you off, tell them > you will ring every 30 minutes until you speak to > someone. out of interest from what section/area/department are they from Southwark is yet again in another reorganisation and combining of departments. This is where the expertise of older workers gets thrown away for cheaper inexperienced replacements.

messageRe: Closure of Melbourne Grove to through traffic Posted by Andrew1011 July 08, 12:48PM intexasatthe moment Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is it just me or is anyone else confused how it's > possible for James to check the signatures on the > shredded petition but not the subject matter ? Yes, I was a but puzzled by that too. Was this question ever answered? He backed the petition but did not know what it was about.

Why not put in a disrepair legal claim. If it can be shown Southwark was in the wrong you have a claim. Peter John should be included in all correspondence. Disrepair tends to concentrate the senses as it could be expensive.

wonderwoman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi we've had ongoing problems with Southwark > repairs. Due to historical flooding we've had them > to deal with complaints to get them to redo our > flooring. Its taken 4months but today we've had to > move everything in our flat for them to turn up > dump flooring saying they'll book another time to > return. Completely unacceptable. We have small > kids me and my partner has had to rearrange and > manage this with work and childcare. Cant even get > through on phones due to their systems being down. > We go away next week and they promised this would > be done. Desperate and stressed. Ive contacted > James Barber as he's aware of our problems left > message. > Anyone know a good lawyer or Southwark news are > you interested? Would ombudsman be any good? Ive > been trying to fend of having to go through more > stress of pursung a case but am at wits end! Are you a tenant or Leaseholder?

david_carnell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Charles Notice Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > It would have been appreciated if our local > powers > > that be had given a heads up after all the > posting > > on this matter. > > > > Still if you are a motorist why would you be > told. > > You are there to be milked > > > > Intend intend after a month to put in a freedom > of > > information request to see how much these > cameras > > have produced. > > A "heads-up" about what? The 20mph restriction has > been in place for some time. The cameras are > painted bright yellow and there are signs warning > of the cameras and 20mph signs all along the road. > What more do you need to stop acting like a > victim? I Suspect it's because these cameras have not been in operation for many years. If they are activated it would have been nice to have been informed. this is not a 20 mph road. If you are a driver do you actually drive at or below 20mph all over the borough on every road.

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is it so difficult to inform people? > > How would you suggest? - remembering that people > who use Sydenham Hill do not (necessarily) live > locally - leaflet all in SE London? - users will > not (e.g.) check Southwark Council web sites, have > (the right) twitter feeds, all read the same > social media or blogs (i.e. this forum) - or did > you want special treatment for forum-ites? In the > end they posted notices on the roads advising of > the relevant speed - granted the whole system's a > mess, with different roads at different speeds, > changed at different times - but that's a > different issue. This week I received a form asking me to confirm my place on the electoral register. Southwark could have enclosed information on the use now of these cameras. I suspect most of Southwark have no idea what is going on. Special treatment for formites, no just info from our elected reps on the forum. You are right it is a mess.