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I think we are all at a loss to understand how the proposal can have got this far without asking for the views of residents - who are cyclists, pedestrians, bus-users and car-drivers, have children at local schools, and know these local roads very well. We all want this junction to be safe. But we don?t want changes that cause traffic problems all over Dulwich and East Dulwich, and make other junctions and residential roads less safe for pedestrians and cyclists. Like most things with Southwark they just hoped they could slip it through. Perhaps the Cllrs could be more on the ball?

titch juicy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Looks like an ingenious solution to me. Perhaps people would not move their cars to allow the plank to be put on the end. Imagine if it was and cars got dirty a whole new EDF thread

With regard to the proposal for this crossing I would like to put forward a very radical and possible live changing suggestion. If you are coming down Greendale and want to get to Townley Road and feel nervous just get of your bike and use the crossing facing Alleyns School. Alternatively if you want to cycle towards Herne Hill again get off the bike and use the crossing by the James Alleyn Girls to reach the road. .If you are coming Townley Road and want to go towards East Dulwich and feel nervous use the crossing and then proceed. No doubt the cycling brethren will insist they should be able to go anywhere willy-nilly without thinking. The same applies to our motorised drivers. You could even push your bike on the pavement to either school from these points if you are a child. As I have said it is a very radical suggestion and would need the application of common sense which seems to be lacking in many things these days, it would also save a great deal of money. I have been using this route since I was able to on a bike for almost 60 years in safety and am what you would call a local who has managed to survive. I cannot see why people cannot be responsible for their own actions in every day life. Unfortunately many local decisions are taken by faceless Southwark Officers after a single complaint and committees you never hear of in the local real world

EDOldie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There's a bus. Oh, actually there are several, > 185, 176, 197, P13, P4. You could walk to Forest > Hill (Overground) or even East Dulwich if you > fancied the walk. As you say 10/15 mins, not long > for a Dulwich Hamlet fan. You can walk to Dulwich > Park and the Picture Gallery and the Village (but > there's nowhere to go for a beer) or you could > have a very nice stroll in the woods (just over > the road). Walk to the Horniman. You could go for > some Tapas. It's actually not a bad spot and, as > far as I know there has been a pub on that site > for hundreds of years, its shown on Rocques map of > London in 1746 as The Green Man. So a bit of a > landmark, lets get it open again! Let it reopen as a normal local pub much as I remember it in th 1970's where you went for a pint and the children played in the garden. Unlike today where kids have to run around in the bar. It was a local not the "lets be seen expensive bars" that seem to be the norm in ED pricing thr local plebs out Showing my age

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HI IATATM, > No lack of interest. Lack of time - and I short > change my family too much as it is. And my new day > time job is more demanding that the previous two. 4 years too far?

What is Cllrs Barbers take and response on this "passed on the nod" Go to Community Council Meeting and you can see this in action. Unfortunaly many local residents cannot find the time to go so the few that want something backed by Cllrs end up getting it passed. Wrong

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Totally agree with LM. James does lots of good > stuff, but when asked a direct question that he > doesn't like the answer to he will show us just > whst a "good" (if good is being like all the rest) > politician he's shaping up to be, and avoid > answering it completely. Rather like dropped kerbs?

From September to April job assessments are being made to get spinal point salary rises for the year 2015/16 in addition to the cost of living rise from the Council Could this be justifying why a rise should be made by putting forward any number of plans to show they are earning their pay no matter how badly thought out. Get like minded in a room and it will get passed with no local consultation. Strange that for all years past this has never been a problem. What has happened to people exercising a little common sense when out and about? Perhaps Local Cllrs could explain where all displaced vehicles are to go? Another revenue exercise by the jobsworths.

You cannot deny the truth with spin

EDOldie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That's probably not the best photo of it and > remember how much of our heritage has been lost > over the years through demolition of interesting > buildings in the area because they weren't > fashionable at the time of their demise. The > Bluebird Garage in the Kings Road is an excellent > example of a site which has been redeveloped > taking advantage of it's interesting architectural > history. Another one is the Michelin building > Sloane Avenue/Fulham Road. I'm not saying the > building in Gilkes Place is such an iconic example > of 20th Century garage architecture, but surely > The Dulwich Estate could think of a more > imaginative way of incorporating this building > into any redevelopment of this site and help to > retain the 20's/30' character in these roads. As it looks like a public toilet found in past years in parks why not turn it into one for the benefit of all.

There seems to be a concerted effect to diss the Dulwich Estate on all number of fronts.Why? Is it envy.You have I don't so like most things I want it no matter. My old mother said " If you want it, work for it" How times have changed

MissusF Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, Pugwash it's a problem but I don't accept > that "it's a no" to speed bumps becausLe of buses. > The safety of all the residents, especially > children, is more important. Something really > needs to be done. > > Hope James is recovering. Walk on the pavement not the road and be aware of your surroundings. Perhaps employ a man with a red flag to walk in front of all moving vehicles? What happened to self awareness. Sorry that was the past

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ed_pete Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Foxy - I find it intriguing that you seem to be > > be-moaning another cafe. Do you feel the same > way > > about the half-dozeon or so curry houses on > > Lordhsip Lane ? Live and let live I say. > > Many of the curry houses have been around for 20+ > years, Curry Cabin 40+ years. > There are times when they are all full. Apart from > Swadesh which does not sell or allow alcohol. > Most people simply cannot make an authentic curry. > Certainly do not even have the necessary spices in > their cupboard. > > Cannot see the many Pop-Up cafes lasting that > long. The old cafes used to. > That's when they were full of builders standing > their spoons up in a mug of tea... > .. and the bloke / woman behind the counter, fag > in mouth, could butter a whole loaf of bread > without having to recharge the knife. > > Not to mention the obligatory Pin-Ball machine in > the corner. > > Foxy Not what new imports want to see or hear. If only the clock could be turned back. Simple living and always friendly.

LS1234 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We were in the process of applying for a dropped > Kerb and it is very clear in the official letter > from Southwark that all new dropped kerbs even if > there is no safety issue, as with our house, will > have a double yellow line placed along it and for > 2 meters either side. I have spoken at length to > Chris Johnson and the man who bought these new > rules in (Dave Farnham) at Southwark and this is > now their policy. I have forwarded all of this > information on to James Barber as well. It is a > ridiculous rule but I'm not getting anywhere with > trying to get it changed... Why has this not been put out for public consultation. Southwark officers seem to believe they can do what ever they decide behind closed doors as gospel. Perhaps it should be pointed out we pay their salaries through our Council Tax and should have a deciding vote.

intexasatthe moment Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So ,does Southwark require yellow lines that > stretch across the dropped kerb AND across the > frontage of neighbouring properties or not ? will they make money from it?

tiddles Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > completely bonkers. We can all see that it that it > is going to cause havoc but for some reason they > cannot? they (the council) seem to be trying to > create as many problems as they can. > > Is there any way that the council can be held > accountable/enter into some sort of debate about > how useful their policies actually are (apart from > when they are elected - lets face it this > certainly was not on any manifesto) > > Mr Barber and other councillors - any ideas? (not > holding you responsible but any idea about how to > get those who are responsible to account for their > actions) How about employing the old fashioned concept of common sense.

Tanday Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yep, also told that I require double yellow lines > for a dropped kerb. Apparently, people still park > if they see a single white line. It's added ?500 > to the overall cost as the process has to be > advertised in the local press to give people a > chance to appeal the move. That ?500 is then > non-refundable! Complete joke. Sums up most Southwark policies. Made by amateurs who cannot be sacked. Think Heygate

The ambience between the 2 are poles apart. The rye lane one is the pits. I suspect not many people will make the effort. Shame LL is closing

If you have lived in Manhattan you would appreciate this gem Oyev

I would suggest you discuss the matter with Homeownership, pre-assignment department they are responsible for setting out future charges. They can explain It would appear as stated before they will list everything to cover their back.

Walked past these flats a number of times and it appears that major works are taking place. Maybe I have the wrong block off of Arnold avenue. Not so long ago there were a lot of works to roofs etc If I can remember. What you have to remember is the council will list every possible repair they can to make sure you do not come back and say I did not know that. You never told me. If major works have been scheduled for 2014/15 they should have issued notices. Of intention, notice of proposal and then results of the tender process. However you will be left in the dark until the above is issued. Your solicitor should be able to confirm if any of the above has been sent Know the estate well was always nice. The service charge is something you should take a good look at can some time surprise. What ever repairs are done on the service charge will be listed under unitemised repairs these cannot go above ?250 per flat if they do S 20 notices have to be issued. These are extra on the Service Charge Ex Council flats and charges can be expensive

What type of property is it and where?

jimlad48 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Surely the problem for those of us on these three > streets is that we cannot park now, and to > implement a cpz would make a massive difference. > My own experience of lewisham is that if sensibly > sized, a cpz makes a very major difference to > quality of life. Right now the situation in > shenley is at breaking point and getting worse. A > cpz is the only solution. Why can residents not get free parking within a CPZ if they pay Council Tax and get the CPZ badge I know the answer perhaps Southwtark might like to adopt another non rip off scheme

Because if you make a mistake a 1000 support groups will appear to put your neck on the block. Common sense does not apply these days only pc correctness

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Louisa Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I agree robbin. All the wishy washy hug a hoody > > brigade out and about on the forum making up > > excuses. Where's the plastic coppers when > needed? > > Isn't this what they hold be dealing with? Just > > need to go in there and tell them to p*ss off > or > > they'll be charged with anti social behaviour in > a > > public place. > > > > Louisa. > > Very True... > > Too many do-gooders. > > Kids steal cars and get rewarded by being sent on > car maintenance courses. > > Good kids get nothing. Good kids get bored too. > > Try telling someone whose Mum or Grandma has just > had her bag snatched and knocked about a bit. > the lad did it was 'Not a bad lad' . 'he's had a > hard life' > > I don't care. > > They are bad machines.. > > You cannot keep mending a bad machine. What is the ethnic background to these unruly kids ? What is done I am sure will relate to this