Sue

I still maintain it is because they can see their surroundings at night, particularly in areas of street lighting, lit shop windows, and other traffic with lights, and therefore assume everybody else can see them. They probably don't even think about it

Yes, I wondered too about the very detailed nature of mal's observation 🤣

Why do the street tree people turn up on the day they are going to actually do work on a tree, say they need to park their large vehicle in three adjacent free car spaces, and then expect to be able to immediately find the owners of every nearby car??? And then if they do by luck manage to find one, expect them to move their car somewhere else even though every other space in the road is taken? And even if that would leave only one car space, which they can't actually use anyway because they can't find the owners of the other two cars parked next to it? Is it beyond the wit of the tree department to put a communication through the door of nearby houses a week (say) in advance asking them to save three spaces on the day? And even providing cones to do so? I hate to think how much time must be wasted on this. And now, the tree people have come back on another day and seem to be managing to do the work anyway even though there are still no parking spaces near the tree 🙄

That all seems really poor. How could there be two different publicised dates for the consultation? Hopefully not deliberate 🙄

Just received this email: You’re receiving this email because you signed the petition: “Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only”. The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only”. Government responded: The Government recognises the negative impact fireworks can have on some people and animals. However, when used responsibly they are a source of enjoyment for many people. The Government’s intention is to minimise the negative impact of fireworks and to support their considerate use, while reducing the risks and disturbances to individuals, animals, and property. The majority of individuals who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner and there are enforcement mechanisms in place to tackle situations when fireworks are misused. At this point in time the Government does not have any plans to ban the sale of fireworks to consumers. We have launched a fireworks campaign for this fireworks season to provide guidance on minimising the impacts of fireworks on animal welfare and encouraging responsible use. Lower noise fireworks are promoted in the campaign alongside encouraging people to consider going to a public display. Public displays are more likely to be well-publicised, providing people with an opportunity to prepare ahead of the display taking place. The campaign also includes new guidance for those running community fireworks events, and social media posts that emphasise the risks from the misuse of fireworks. This supplements existing guidance from Government and other organisations that is available to help people to use fireworks safely and appropriately. My safety: fireworks - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-fireworks) Organising non-professional fireworks displays - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/organising-non-professional-fireworks-displays) A regulatory framework currently controls the sale, availability, and use of fireworks to consumers. For example, there is an 11pm curfew in place for the use of fireworks, with later exceptions only for the traditional firework periods of November 5th, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and the Chinese New Year. Using fireworks outside the curfew hours is a criminal offence enforced by the police and can lead to imprisonment and a substantial fine. There is also a maximum noise level of 120 decibels with many retailers also offering ‘lower noise’ and ‘no bang’ fireworks. A number of animal welfare organisations, along with industry and local authorities, provide advice and guidance to enable people to minimise the negative impacts of fireworks on people, animals and our communities. We work closely with these organisations to amplify this messaging in the run up to, and during, key dates when fireworks are commonly used.  To inform any future action the Government will continue to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on the issues with and impacts of fireworks. Department for Business and Trade Click this link to view the response online: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732559?reveal_response=yes This petition has over 100,000 signatures. The Petitions Committee will consider it for a debate. They can also gather further evidence and press the government for action. The Committee is made up of 11 MPs, from political parties in government and in opposition. It is entirely independent of the Government. Find out more about the Committee: https://petition.parliament.uk/help#petitions-committee Thanks, The Petitions Team House of Commons

Well, that was fun!

That floor hasn't been in place for a very very long time, if it's still not there! I wonder if some structural problem has been found, or if they have run out of money?

This is tonight! It is a friendly social meetup to get to know other forum members over drinks. You can arrive and leave at any time from 7pm onwards. We will put a "forum drinks" notice on one of the tables so that hopefully you can't miss us! It is not to discuss forum matters (unless you want to), and you don't have to divulge your forum name (unless you want to). Should you be worried, so far there have been no fisticuffs, just friendly chats, so hopefully it will stay that way! Looking forward to seeing new and "old" faces! Do message me if you have any questions! Sorry about the strange formatting, I posted this in the events section by mistake, and it went a bit weird when I tried to copy it over.

Yes. Appalling.

A rolled up newspaper? In case you were attacked and needed to hit your attacker over the head? Good luck with that 🤣 I don't think 50 years ago I was watching the telly much..... Can't remember if I even had one, tbh 🤣

Sorry, I'm confused. What is?

Well I am a driver, but I've never heard of a "two second rule"! Possibly because I passed my test over half a century ago, before videos existed 🤣 But it's just common sense, surely?

That's interesting. I assumed it wasn't going to stay as a retail unit, given the years of ongoing work. I assumed it was going to be either an extension to the mosque or a residential building.

Brexit, I presume. Effing disastrous.