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Couldn't agree more Mike - Bellenden from Ganapati northwards looks too narrow for a cycle contraflow now that the pavements have been added on the right. I wouldn't be surprised if the build out on that Ganapati corner is changed again as a result of this scheme. Also don't fancy merging from the left hand cycle lane to turn right into Holly Grove. I'd also like to know who the quoted "support" is that preferred option 2 and how representative they were of the motorists, cyclists and pedestrians that travel through the area. Overall, in my opinion, an utter waste of resources.

Looks like Southwark are going for Option 2 "Due to the greater support for the concept 2 design, it is proposed that it will proceed to the next stage as the preferred solution." bellenden_gyratory bellenden_gyratory_option_2

Just been on the phone to them - in spite of the website saying that the Broadband status is OK in SE22 they have told me that there is an issue (well duh !) and it will be fixed by 24th January. As we all know that Virgin's promises are as useless as a eunuch in a brothel, we'll have to wait and see.

Yup, unusable connection here too. Ok up to yesterday evening then very patchy. Telephone support people are incompetent. Currently waiting for network people to call me.

Sue - I think you need to back down here - sounds to me that she's been through a traumatic event and should be cut some slack. End of.

Mildly interestingly, to me at least, if your CCTV covers people on the street then you could be in breach of the Data Protection Act. Maybe doesn't apply to dogs though. https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/cctv If your camera covers, even partially, any areas beyond the boundaries of your property, such as neighbouring gardens or the street, then it will no longer be exempt from the Data Protection Act (DPA) under the domestic purposes exemption. This does not mean that you are breaching the DPA but it does mean that you might need to take some steps to comply with it.

MM you might be miffed but would it result in you "Now we are receiving twice-weekly visits from a spluttering, angry, swearing neighbours. "

85volga Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Happy New Year ED Folk, > > Wandering around the area I have just noticed that > there appears to have been a spate of mature > street trees cut down by the council. > > This is alarming, these tree's and all trees are a > important part of our area's ecosystem and > environment.Is this perhaps a new cost saving > "initiative" by southwark council? > > what can be done to prevent further environmental > vandalism ? 1 - Read the councils Tree Management Strategy http://www.2.southwark.gov.uk/info/505/trees/2016/tree_management_strategy 2 - Email your concerns to Southwark @ [email protected]

That sound's dreadful. All I can suggest is that you bring it up with your local councillors. Maybe start by posting on the James Barber thread.

mikeb Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > DiD - I'm a cyclist and I disagree: the one-way > system is easy - 11 years commuting through it and > I've never felt threatened. Same here any tinkering with this junction is a waste of money as far as I can see from a cycling perspective and just likely to aggravate the driving community even further. Cycle journeys don't start and end with this one-way system. If Southwark wants more people to take to their bikes then I would suggest more training and more initiatives like the bike train. It's about building road awareness and confidence.

The agent's description is below - the photo is of the building which contains Mrs Robinsons and several flats. Price is ?1.85M I thought more often than not commercial properties are sold with tenants in place so no reason to assume Mrs Robinson is closing. Property Description A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, unbroken mixed-use freehold located in a prominent position on Lordship Lane. The property comprises a ground floor retail unit measuring c.1,600 sqft which is currently let on an agreement which is holding over to popular retailer ?Mrs Robinsons?, 2 x 3 bedroom flats and 1 x 4 bedroom flat all currently let on AST?s. The three bedroom flats are side-access on Blackwater Street whilst the 4 bedroom flat is rear access through a private courtyard also on Blackwater Street.

Not unless you're Mrs Hislop.

Consultation closes on 22/12. Don't sleepwalk into this one. Register your objections to your Councilors and on the Southwark website.

These guys came recommended to me but I haven't used them yet. http://www.ridgeandsons.com/

AM finally sells his History of Irish Tennis (in three volumes) or perhaps that's a little optimistic.

tldr

Blackbird Bakery on Grove Vale.

Blackbird Bakery and their mince pies. Gorgeous.

Jali1 Wrote: > If you have any further issues > that you would like me to flag with my fellow > councillors, the cabinet member and the council > officers, then please do email me on > [email protected] and put Bellenden > Road in the title. > > With thanks and best wishes, Jasmine Cllr Ali Jasmine - can you please let us know the name and contact details of the Southwark Council Officer responsible for managing this project that was present at the meeting so that I can contact them directly ?

mikeb Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does anyone know if this is the right page on > Southwark's website to leave a comment? The page > suggests that consultation closes 22 December 2017 > which seems an awfully long way off ... > > https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/environment > -leisure/borough-wide-junction-protection/consulta > tion/intro/ I strongly suspect that's a mistake. Consultation closes on 22/12/2016.

If you want to know exactly what's being planned for your area then writing to [email protected] and ask for a detailed plan. I did and attached is part of what's planned for Thorncombe Road. It's pretty extensive.

Coolings in Knockholt should be what you want. http://www.coolings.co.uk/ About 40-50 minutes, traffic dependant.

I went to this meeting last night but I was only able to stay for a short time. Some Dutch traffic consultants have been used to come up with the two proposals which were being presented. Sounds like it's going to have to go to full consultation which will hopefully be better publicised (the Southwark web page about this meeting didn't even include a start time!) and feedback more widely sought. Personally speaking (and I cycle, walk and drive these streets) it's a waste of resources that could be better spent elsewhere.

OK this probably sounds smug but I live over near the "Dutch" estate on East Dulwich Grove and I'm getting over 60mbs down and over 5mbps up. And since May-ish it's been pretty much 100% reliable too.

James - I know this is outside of your ward but I imagine a lot of cyclists from your ward pass through Bellenden Road. Were you aware of the public meeting tonight to discuss the Bellenden Road / Lyndhurst Way etc road ? Were you aware that one of the two "concepts" includes closing Holly Grove in spite of this being rejected by the council back in May this year ! What's going on ?