Dirty Old Lampost on Goose Green Roundabout

[TJS]

I drove past this last night and noticed that it looked like it was being dug up, and possibly replaced. I know it was on the 2007 wishlist for ED (other thread), anyone know anything further....they may be up to something else, but fingers crossed it is being changed, however tad concerned to what....

[Mark]

I can confirm that there are now some reflective barriers surrounding a small pile of dirt (similar to a big molehill) next to the Dirty Old Lampost on Goose Green Roundabout. Some would say that's not a bad days work for a gang of council workers. Or a big mole.

[Guest]

This "dirty old lamp post" has been on goose green roundabout since 1887, and should be considered a part of our local history. I've seen pictures of it on various websites, and I believe it should be fully restored rather than replaced by some modern art version of a lamp post.

[euphorbia]

Wasn't there talk of a logo for the Forum? Surely dirty old lamp post with reflective barrier edging captures the spirit of ED quite nicely?

[Quaywe]

They should set up a Tesco on it...

[Keef]

I'm with you Laura!

[Mark]

So after TJS's first post 5 weeks ago I can confirm that the Dirty Old Lampost on Goose Green Roundabout has gone. I can wait to see what they replace it with.

[Quaywe]

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[TJS]

Very good EDKiwi.....Shows how efficent local coucil contracters are, 5 weeks to dig something up ;-)....anyhow any ideas on what is going to go there.....hopefully not another council "yes i think thats want they would want" sign. Sadly i think a good bet is that they would do anything and leave it empty.....hopefully someone can prove me wrong!

[TJS]

Please excuse poor spelling and grammar on last post - raging hangover

[nutty]

It appears they have just replaced it with a flower bed which was planted last Friday afternoon

[Mark]

I believe it was ?8,000 allocated to that roundabout so I hope they're orchids

[TJS]

How do you know that 8k is set aside for it?

[Mark]

How do I know? I have friends in places you know (but they have nothing to do with it). I found out by reading the minutes of the Thursday, 16 November 2006 Dulwich Community Council meeting which I have attached to this message for your perusal.