northlondoner

binary_star Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What cyclist haters are failing miserably to > understand is that: > > 1. Re tax: cyclists are heavily subsidising 'road' > tax already > 2. Re insurance: cyclists are more likely to be > injured yet less likely to be at fault in road > traffic accidents > > If anyone was to ever to introduce a compulsory > tax or insurance system it would likely be to the > detriment of existing motorists. So. Get. Over. > It. Or at least read up on it before spouting > nonsensical vitriol. You hate cyclists. We get it. > Get some facts, get some data, then be a bit > embarrassed about the whole thing. Friend, you're sounding a little deranged. Most folk don't hate cyclists. They just want a lot of them to act more responsibly. You know, stop the red light busting , trying to overtake on the inside, riding at night without lights etc. Jeez.

TopTree Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When you donate to a Charity, > might I suggest you check the salary of the chief > executive of the said Charity. Classy. Really classy.

What Silver Fox said. It's churlish to quibble about the precise amount of tax whilst ignoring a sane and moderate principle.

Please NOT the Azonto outrage. Otherwise Ghana is fine . Don't know Benin

Still too soon.....

...yeah. Little bit....

Won't somebody think of the children?

I've tried that Townley.

Or maybe simply have people regularly sweep the streets and empty the bins. Just a thought, T-E-D, just a thought.

Isn't that just the point though? We shouldn't have to call/email/write to get them to keep the streets clean. It should be done as a matter of course. James B, what's your stance on this ?

local2bellenden Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I just picked up this message - but maybe none of > you are interested any more! I was one of the two > women that lived there - with the old old kitty > with no tail (who died on the street in April > 2005). The sign did say sex. It used to hang above > a brothel in Soho. It is a private residence - we > bought it with many dreams and hopes for life. Our > lives turned out differently and after several > years of trying to live our dreams, it all faded. > My ex now lives there with someone else. The sex > sign we chose hangs in their window. I've left the > country as my heart has broken. We used to have > legendary parties there too (after the period of > 94 - 98) but I'm no longer invited to any events > there, despite having renovated it and built a > beautiful funky home. c'est la vie.... Gosh what a story. Sorry about the broken heart. Hope happiness has head/is heading your way

Yeah McGann is at the health club quite often

That's got to be embarssing, EPB.

Can't be bothered to Google - what's taxonomic?

Yeah, I was late to the BB party - but now a total junky courtesy of Netflix. Biachhhhhh

Asset Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > the argument would be that you'd be betting on > their life letting them cycle around without > having had the proficiency training Not talking about official training - it's the parents with toddlers that make me think....WTF?

funkychick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I couldn't agree more with this thread I have > lived in dulwich now for 18months and keep hearing > from the local community of how fantastic it is > and what a great place to live ( some of which is > true ) but I am shocked at how filthy it looks in > most of the streets. Some you can blame on the > foxes but who puts out rubbish in bin liners > knowing full well that they will get ripped to > shreds and don't get me started on the dog poo ( > owners fault not the pet ) > > Dulwich is scummy!!!! Don't get me started. The bin bags you're talking about - are they bright blue ...and left close to the public street bins? If so, that's the work of our genius council . They're the bin liners from the public bins - which are regularly left out by the council workers overnight. I've almost given myself a freaking hernia complaining to the council about this. I really don't want to be that ranting guy - but I'm increasingly getting my Meldrew on.

I wouldn't be prepared to bet my child's life on that.

I suppose biach is out of the question

Yes I can see the point on a sleepy side road. But my blood turns cold whenever I see a small child on a bike in traffic. Just seems really irresponsible to me.

No, not a niche website... But is anyone else tired of how filthy our streets are? Overflowing street rubbish bins, regular fly-tipping and poorly swept paths are making parts of ED look pretty crappy .It's no coincidence we have a rodent problem in ED. And those autumn leaves will soon be slippery mush underfoot. Last time I called the council helpline to ask them to clear up the flytipping on my street, I had the temerity to ask for the name of the person in overall charge of refuse services in the borough. I was informed by the person taking my call that she " couldn't reveal the personal details of her colleagues". When I eventually tracked down the responsible officer, I put in a call to her office. Oh yes, I was told .... We' ll call you back within 24 hours. That was more than a fortnight ago . Seems to me that the council is happy to take our money to keep our streets clean - but really don't give a sh@t about doing it. Anyone else feeling ripped off?

Asset, why is " lady " offensive ? I'm genuinely curious as potential love interest also objects.

Jeepers. What I'm getting at is that we are paying for a service which is manifestly not being delivered in many cases.

James hi, No I meant how much of one's individual council tax bill goes towards paying for street cleansing.

Hi James , What proportion of our council tax bill goes towards street cleaning ?