Angelina

I'd agree - if it was a regular thing, then that's different. Personally, I would prefer our neighbours didn't do karaoke when they're drunk but they are definately having fun and I would much rather that than hearing people argue. Having said that, the most irritated I've been is when they played the recent royal wedding at 500 decibels so they could hear it in the garden. Completely spoiled my morning/ afternoon plans and I ended up going out, rather than having to put up with it. I hope you know who you are and don't do it again.

how old would you say the boy is? I presume late teens? Have you met your neighbours before?

I'm equally saddened by the damage. All the posts above saying it's minimal clearly don't use / love the park. Personally I don't really care if they think I'm boring for not wanting this to happen again - I'm all for festivals but prefer the ones in fields, where they're supposed to be.

well, funnily Sue - I'm trying but it seems that some of the other owners don't understand what's going on (ie what building maintenance means) or they're a bit intimidated. I'm actually looking for recommendations for a tenacious lawyer who will actually sort it out (rather than a wishy-washy one).. It might mean the issue extends to the Directors as well (I'm a shareholder, being a FH owner of one flat)

I need some advice... I have a property outside of London which I let out. We have a Property Management Company and I don't think they are maintaining the property as they should. I've told them about the roof leaking over a long period of time, but recently it actually collapsed into one of the rooms. After a significant amount of time, it was finally fixed but I now need to repair the room and furnishings which were damaged. They have said they have no liability as they fixed the roof but I want to claim damages. They said I wouldn't win and to be prepared to cover their legal fees. It's all in writing... Thanks Angelina

funny how obesity is an issue now but not so much then.....

Personally, if you think the social worker has made an error of judgement, put it in writing to their manager and the head of department. Social Workers can be very dangerous and need to be held to account. Ideally a third party who is not connected to the SW team, as in a safeguarding issue many professionals will need to be consulted. I would even talk to the police - they will have a community officer and they will give you good advice.

thanks Alex :)

is the overground running at all tomorrow I need to get to Canada Water

that is BRILLIANT !!!

?15 for a chicken?

so there are two separate events? one on Sunday and a different one on Monday?

WR is all about location and perception.

can you still get residents tickets?

So pleased for you both. Well done for holding out. Really happy for you xxxx Angelina

My friend's got the same (two flats on same floor of big old house) but can't find any gaps - he says it's so bad it's making him unwell (he's not long been out of hospital with heart surgery). He went to see them and they denied even smoking, so he's off to the Environmental Health to make a complaint under the Environmental Health Act 1990. I don't know what will happen but he's been told by doctors to not go anywhere near cigarette smoke so it's really hard for him at the mo.

As Bodsier said. If you don't like it, don't use it. Go elsewhere - there are plenty of alternatives.

how about a new Primark or mini Ikea?

yes but it's actually our money - and could be used on better things - or more efficiently

Brexit or not, the change in tax for foreigners buying UK property and for BTL has changed the dynamics.

That's largely driven by new tax penalties on BTL and oversess investors as well as brexit insecurity - as well as prices that are hugely inflated. Par for the course really. I hope they come down a lot more too.

Pugwash, so that's still staying within the school framework, whether state or independent. I suppose now that my original question is redundant as my daughter has decided to stay where she is. I could not be happier. Other questions about the integrity of the school in terms of forced termination of under-performing children is something to ask a school about when you apply, but I am completely certain that our school does not - the entrance into 6th form is very competitive and they would not let anyone in who would not respond to their education. It's very clear that children are only allowed to do subjects that they are likely to be able to manage and there are discussions to ensure that all are happy. I wish everyone well with their choices and hope you get in where you want to go... Thanks for all of your contributions.

The very nature of the word does imply a results based reduction in numbers, but surely that really can't be happening? So, with no government data, we really have no evidence either way. That's alarming, but I hope the Orpington scandal was a one off. Perhaps I'm naieve, but I can't believe schools practice this with a sole aim of improving their final results.

I would call the Child Benefit Office and ask them for a letter that says you opt out - or call the school and ask them. There may not be much time to get the documentation in order so I'd call them first thing on Monday. If anyone has concrete evidence as they absolutely know, then hopefully they can reply but failing that I would get on it