Is James Barber still active?

[icicle]

I wonder if anyone has managed to reach Cllr Barber of late? I have an ongoing issue which he helped me with at the start of summer but now I can't get hold of him. Thoughts?

[Sue]

He has been posting on here recently.

Maybe he is on holiday.

[Roundabout]

e-mail his Southwark Council account:

[DulwichFox]

As far as I know, James does still hold down a full time job outside his Council work.

DulwichFox

[alice]

Active in what sense

[IlonaM]

Maybe he has escaped on his hols ...

[edhistory]

I do wonder whether we should do more to help Mr Barber performs his duties,

[Pugwash]

James not only has a full time job, he is also a father and probably having a quiet time with his children before they return to school next week.

[Penguin68]

Recently he has tended to get back on the forum in a flurry - answer immediate questions and add value where he can to other threads and then go quiet again. I believe he has a pretty full life - handling the forum (which does not form any part of his constituency 'duties') may well take a lower priority than his full-time work, his active councillor duties and his role as a family man. We are lucky that he and Councillor Hamvas (and Robin whilst she was on the Council and after) are so prepared to engage with the forum.

[James Barber]

Hi Everyone,

My father died recently and apart from being upset I've had a great deal to organise.

Service will get back to normal soon.

Best wishes, James.

[Tykeinexile]

So very sorry to learn of your bereavement. Don't be tempted to rush back into action just take the time you need, just be with your family. The East Dulwich forum can wait.

[Penguin68]

Absolutely - condolences. Focus on what's important (in the grand scheme of things that's not this forum).

[BrandNewGuy]

Sorry to hear of your sad loss, James.

[alice]

A sad time for you and your family. My condolences.

[Townleygreen]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes!

[mynamehere]

heart felt condolences and thank you for being one of the best councillors anywhere

[Pugwash]

James - Chris and I send you and the family our condolences - you know where we are if you want a chat.

[rch]

Was sad to hear this, my heart goes out to you. These things take longer than expected to get over, so take your time.

[bil]

Condolences to you and your family James.

[Nigello]

It's great to have an active and committed set of councillors. It is less than great that people rely on them to report stuff that could easily be done themselves via the website or phoneline. I know that sometimes it is correct to ask a councillor to get involved, but for some instances of cracked pavements/flytipping etc. it is really the responsibility of the person who witnesses it.

Condolences to Cllr. J B.

[brezzo]

Sorry to hear of your loss James

[Tima]

Deep sympathy for your loss.

[yeknomyeknom]

Our condolences

[Koermendi]

Ah, James. I'm sorry. It has to happen. But for that book to be forever closed -- it's tough, and I wish you luck in making your way through to the other side. My father still visits, in dreams, thirty years after his death. He's not done with me yet.

[pipsky2008]

I add my condolences