<![CDATA[Sydenham Town Forum]]> https://sydenham.org.uk/forum 2024-04-27T11:14:57+01:00 Smartfeed extension for phpBB <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Tonight! Gasholder site planning meeting :: Reply by JRW]]> 2024-03-28T21:05:36+00:00 2024-03-28T21:05:36+00:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22579&p=196173#p196173
The question has to be asked, is it appropriate for this politically important application to be considered during electoral purdah? The company doing the public relations / consultation for Barratt is Lowick Group, and they are heavily involved in the Labour electoral campaign.

Our councillors have been offered a meeting with Barratt. I don't believe it is acceptable for any councillor to meet Barratt / Lowick unless it is in the presence of council officers. It presents a clear conflict of interest, as well as a breach of purdah.]]>
The question has to be asked, is it appropriate for this politically important application to be considered during electoral purdah? The company doing the public relations / consultation for Barratt is Lowick Group, and they are heavily involved in the Labour electoral campaign.

Our councillors have been offered a meeting with Barratt. I don't believe it is acceptable for any councillor to meet Barratt / Lowick unless it is in the presence of council officers. It presents a clear conflict of interest, as well as a breach of purdah.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Traffic chaos after CPPR closure :: Reply by alywin]]> 2024-04-07T00:47:28+01:00 2024-04-07T00:47:28+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22580&p=196178#p196178
Makes a change to see those buses diverted down Newlands Park, instead of having the 75 and 194 diverted down Lawrie Park.]]>
Makes a change to see those buses diverted down Newlands Park, instead of having the 75 and 194 diverted down Lawrie Park.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Byne Road planning application :: Author alywin]]> 2024-04-07T00:51:45+01:00 2024-04-07T00:51:45+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22582&p=196179#p196179
Garage adjacent 4 Byne Road:
Construction of new end of terrace dwelling with basement and roof terrace to accommodate 2 No. 2 maisonettes, external cycle and bin store to front.
24/01061 (Bromley Borough)]]>
Garage adjacent 4 Byne Road:
Construction of new end of terrace dwelling with basement and roof terrace to accommodate 2 No. 2 maisonettes, external cycle and bin store to front.
24/01061 (Bromley Borough)]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Lewisham Mayor "elected" by 10% of the electorate :: Reply by Syd_Stone]]> 2024-04-07T19:35:43+01:00 2024-04-07T19:35:43+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22581&p=196182#p196182
Of course I appreciate that's I'm talking about the local electoral politics here in general, not the recent mayoral election. And as Stuart points out, to get rid of the mayoralty you'd have to vote for the candidate promising to do so - thus also accepting / settling for that candidate's other policies too, the absurdity of which is what you get when you politicise representation. You couldn't even vote this as a second preference now the voting system for local mayors has been made even less representative (again).

10 per cent turn out should mean those in charge accepting that 1) the system is broken, 2) it is leading to dangerous levels of apathy, and 3) needs fixing. But of course it is not in their interests to do that.

Worse still is that the system is so comfortable for the mayor in this borough that her predecessor, while in office, can casually decide he prefers a different electorate for a different legislative body and so goes off to do that instead of the job for which he was elected and for which he was paid.

Think I'm an anything but Labour person? Think again, their broad agenda resonates with me more than the others. But you can only build healthy politics with healthy foundations, and the system we have here in Lewisham is demonstrably rotten.]]>
Of course I appreciate that's I'm talking about the local electoral politics here in general, not the recent mayoral election. And as Stuart points out, to get rid of the mayoralty you'd have to vote for the candidate promising to do so - thus also accepting / settling for that candidate's other policies too, the absurdity of which is what you get when you politicise representation. You couldn't even vote this as a second preference now the voting system for local mayors has been made even less representative (again).

10 per cent turn out should mean those in charge accepting that 1) the system is broken, 2) it is leading to dangerous levels of apathy, and 3) needs fixing. But of course it is not in their interests to do that.

Worse still is that the system is so comfortable for the mayor in this borough that her predecessor, while in office, can casually decide he prefers a different electorate for a different legislative body and so goes off to do that instead of the job for which he was elected and for which he was paid.

Think I'm an anything but Labour person? Think again, their broad agenda resonates with me more than the others. But you can only build healthy politics with healthy foundations, and the system we have here in Lewisham is demonstrably rotten.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: River Pool - Bellingham Park :: Author PHDR]]> 2024-04-11T19:47:44+01:00 2024-04-11T19:47:44+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22585&p=196189#p196189
I have had a walk over there today and they have put up a fence running from the mast to the river. I can’t find anything online. I will try to get a photo next time I am near.

Has anyone heard of any works happening?]]>
I have had a walk over there today and they have put up a fence running from the mast to the river. I can’t find anything online. I will try to get a photo next time I am near.

Has anyone heard of any works happening?]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: River Pool - Bellingham Park :: Reply by PHDR]]> 2024-04-12T12:17:19+01:00 2024-04-12T12:17:19+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22585&p=196191#p196191 https://imgur.com/a/Ntsedva]]> https://imgur.com/a/Ntsedva]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: River Pool - Bellingham Park :: Reply by JRW]]> 2024-04-14T12:58:25+01:00 2024-04-14T12:58:25+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22585&p=196193#p196193 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Proposal to make Byne and Wiverton Roads one way :: Author alywin]]> 2024-04-12T00:20:08+01:00 2024-04-12T00:20:08+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22586&p=196190#p196190
Seems as though it might be a good idea to me, given how often you'd see one vehicle having to reverse down the road on encountering one travelling in the opposite direction.

Surprised to see that LBB thinks that both roads are in Penge, though, when Venner is definitely in Sydenham.]]>
Seems as though it might be a good idea to me, given how often you'd see one vehicle having to reverse down the road on encountering one travelling in the opposite direction.

Surprised to see that LBB thinks that both roads are in Penge, though, when Venner is definitely in Sydenham.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Proposal to make Byne and Wiverton Roads one way :: Reply by JMLF]]> 2024-04-16T07:10:22+01:00 2024-04-16T07:10:22+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22586&p=196195#p196195 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: New Boutique Cinema for Forest Hill at The Capitol? :: Author JGD]]> 2024-04-18T15:21:30+01:00 2024-04-18T15:21:30+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22590&p=196200#p196200
https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.p ... 4#pid81134]]>
https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.p ... 4#pid81134]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Record Store Day :: Author Bovine Juice]]> 2024-04-18T20:54:09+01:00 2024-04-18T20:54:09+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22591&p=196201#p196201 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Licence application for gambling…… :: Reply by The Spike]]> 2024-04-10T13:00:53+01:00 2024-04-10T13:00:53+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22565&p=196187#p196187
Of course they will probably appeal the decision but hopefully that stance by the council will not change.]]>
Of course they will probably appeal the decision but hopefully that stance by the council will not change.]]> <![CDATA[Town Cafe :: Re: Local Knowledge - Help Required Please Ref. Hall Drive Area :: Reply by simon]]> 2024-04-07T20:15:08+01:00 2024-04-07T20:15:08+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22575&p=196183#p196183 <![CDATA[Town Cafe :: Get creative on an art course at Adult Learning Lewisham :: Author AdultLearningLew]]> 2024-04-18T14:49:29+01:00 2024-04-18T14:49:29+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22589&p=196199#p196199
There are still spaces available on a wide variety of courses at Adult Learning Lewisham including botanical illustration, life drawing, drawing and painting, art history and more!

Learn about 20th century Mexican art, paint landscapes inspired by Van Gogh or try your hand at watercolour painting.

Sign up today: [url]https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/educ ... ts-courses]]>
There are still spaces available on a wide variety of courses at Adult Learning Lewisham including botanical illustration, life drawing, drawing and painting, art history and more!

Learn about 20th century Mexican art, paint landscapes inspired by Van Gogh or try your hand at watercolour painting.

Sign up today: [url]https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/educ ... ts-courses]]> <![CDATA[Town Stadium :: Re: 5-a-side footie :: Reply by bensonby]]> 2024-04-16T15:43:05+01:00 2024-04-16T15:43:05+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3315&p=196196#p196196 <![CDATA[Wanted :: Re: Carpet cleaning - recommendations? :: Reply by jameho]]> 2024-04-10T04:52:34+01:00 2024-04-10T04:52:34+01:00 https://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=16449&p=196186#p196186
mike234 wrote: ↑7 Jul 2017 08:02
alywin wrote:We've been looking for a local carpet cleaning Fort Worth Texas service, without much luck so far, so I wondered if anyone had any recommendations? Last time, we used one of those companies who put fliers offering 1/2-price services through the letterbox, but haven't seen any signs of them for ages, and we weren't that impressed with the results.

We're in an upstairs flat, and looking for one reception and the stairs to be cleaned - it's only everyday grime, nothing needing specialist cleaning. I don't have a car, and doubt I'd be able to haul the necessary equipment upstairs anyway, so renting and DIY isn't an option.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Hello,

The best method against difficult-to-clean grease stains is to use a drop or two of a grease-cutting dishwashing detergent, such as Joy, in a cup of water. It'll cut through the grease in the carpet just the way it does on your dishes. "Put the solution in a spray bottle and spray it on the stain," Tarbox says. "Then blot it up." Again, you may need to do this multiple times for larger stains.
Would it be possible to clean carpets with paint drops and stains on it?

Are there special detergents or machines for the clean?]]>
mike234 wrote: ↑7 Jul 2017 08:02
alywin wrote:We've been looking for a local carpet cleaning Fort Worth Texas service, without much luck so far, so I wondered if anyone had any recommendations? Last time, we used one of those companies who put fliers offering 1/2-price services through the letterbox, but haven't seen any signs of them for ages, and we weren't that impressed with the results.

We're in an upstairs flat, and looking for one reception and the stairs to be cleaned - it's only everyday grime, nothing needing specialist cleaning. I don't have a car, and doubt I'd be able to haul the necessary equipment upstairs anyway, so renting and DIY isn't an option.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Hello,

The best method against difficult-to-clean grease stains is to use a drop or two of a grease-cutting dishwashing detergent, such as Joy, in a cup of water. It'll cut through the grease in the carpet just the way it does on your dishes. "Put the solution in a spray bottle and spray it on the stain," Tarbox says. "Then blot it up." Again, you may need to do this multiple times for larger stains.
Would it be possible to clean carpets with paint drops and stains on it?

Are there special detergents or machines for the clean?]]>