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Hi caro caro We are a shop based in East Dulwich, we applied for the grant. The grant is applicable to Businesses who pay business rates. We received a text from southwark to confirm we had rates relief for the next 12 months. We then applied for the grant. Do you pay business rates?

We had 2 homeless people in the shop looking displaced and disorientated, happy to hear their are measures to rehouse one of the most vulnerable groups in our community and society.

Hi we received the following email from Councillor Livingstone on Friday. Dear Ms xxxxxx Further to my previous email, I am writing to update you regarding the East Dulwich controlled parking zone.. In light of the current COVID-19 government advice, we have temporarily suspended the introduction of the East Dulwich CPZ until the current working restrictions are lessened. As I am sure you can appreciate, it is not possible to provide accurate timescales on when works will recommence but we will look to update all interested parties through the relevant page on the council website as soon as possible, which can be found at the following weblink: [www.southwark.gov.uk] Best wishes Councillor Richard Livingstone Labour councillor for Old Kent Road ward Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency

Hopefully thats the case first mate. We should start a petition online regarding this issue with the CPZ. Anyone interested in starting a petition or contacting the local media?

Hi we received the email below yesterday from Councillor Livingstone Dear Ms xxxxxx Further to my previous email, I am writing to update you regarding the East Dulwich controlled parking zone.. In light of the current COVID-19 government advice, we have temporarily suspended the introduction of the East Dulwich CPZ until the current working restrictions are lessened. As I am sure you can appreciate, it is not possible to provide accurate timescales on when works will recommence but we will look to update all interested parties through the relevant page on the council website as soon as possible, which can be found at the following weblink: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/parking/parking-projects/east-dulwich-parking-study-and-healthier-streets-consultation Best wishes Councillor Richard Livingstone Labour councillor for Old Kent Road ward Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency

We did ask for a postponement. Southwark council just cannot hep themselves, greedy to the core.

Hi The retailers on Lordship lane and Northcross Rd have emailed the councillors at Southwark council and have asked if they could postpone the CPZ. So far we have received responses indicating they are looking into the postponement. James is also Ccd on the email. We have also formed a business group and are working together in this current situation and other ED related business issues. Shoplifting and the circulation of fake notes have increased in the last 6 months, we are working with the local neighbourhood police and our local councillors Victoria and Charlie, to try and deal with this and other anti social behaviour. Hopefully you would have seen the police in and around East Dulwich.

Healthmatters are also doing deliveries, Admin. Thank you for adding us.

Healthmatters are now offering a delivery service, you can email us on [email protected] Or call us on 0208 299 6040. Deliveries will take place after 630pm. Thank you

Thank you Helen, for a lovely heartwarming post.

We have been asked by customers if our prices have gone up due to higher demand, our wholesalers prices have stayed the same, I can't comment on other industries, however speaking to other retailers I have been told their prices have not gone up either. Speak to the retailer where you shop, as lollipop has highlighted. I have been shopping in my local independent shop where i live, and they are stocked up. My local Tesco is trying its best. Its a challenging time for everyone, we need to work together, not against each other.

Hi You need at least 60% alcohol for hand sanitisers. Sue we are out of red lentils, due to restrictions on items from the wholesalers. Prices have not gone up with the wholesalers, due to high demand. Some businesses are profiteering from this challenging situation.

We have taken a similar stance now, no more then 2 items of the same product per customer. We have signs up in the shop regarding the current situation, customers are helping by not bulk buying. We are part of the ED retail whatsup group, and had received photos from one of our retail colleagues of the army in clapham. This was followed by news of lockdown from tonight. We won't be closing we are a health and food store, we have recruited team members, to support the community and the store through this challenging time. Take care ED.

Healthmatters Healthstore will stay open, we are thinking of starting a delivery for the locals who are self isolating.

Good idea. Do the residents of Lordship lane and adjacent Rds have WhatsApp groups? Thanks

During the current climate, some business will try and profit from a challenging situation. Nonethless generally independent stores and the big chain stores are struggling to keep stocks at a normal level. A lot of stores are now restricting purchase items per person. I was in my local Tesco in Elmers End a 24 hour store, its now open from 10am-6pm We in the Retail industry are struggling to keep up demand, due to extraordinarily high purchases, due to bulk buying. We only ask if the community can purchase what they need, the wholesalers are struggling to get the stock, which then will have an impact on the customers. Thank you

Hi redeem Thank you for confirming, i spoke to a local last night who informed me the garden will be moved, plans are up in the air. I do have locals informing me of what's happening with the garden, and the last news i received was, the garden is now being tended to by a local gardener. The responsibility of the garden has changed so many times, I'm not sure what's happening. I am connected to the garden because we raised the funds and asked Mc Govern design and build to make and install the raised beds. So forgive me if I feel a tad responsible for its upkeep. The garden belongs to the community.

Brilliant thank you for the feedback so far. I am not sure about the gardening club at ED Charter, I had a chat with a gardener who said she was now maintaining the garden.

Thank you TE44, yes its a lovely garden. The community built it for the community. Healthmatters sponsored it, so we could have herbs to use for our own personal use. Watch this space, I will let you know when the workshops start. We have a lovely gardener who's going to maintain the garden.

Hi Everyone We have a lovely community physic garden on the East Dulwich grove, outside Dulwich hospital. The garden is very resourceful with plenty of herbs, that can be used medicinally. If you are free one afternoon, pop along to the garden and enjoy the herbs. We funded the garden and with the help of local building company, Mc Govern Design and build, we have this beautiful virtually ignored community garden. In the future when I have more time, I may run workshops, in how to make your own tinctures, creams and teas. Please enjoy Thank you Healthmatters Health store

Hi Sue Hope you are well, when you have time pop into the shop for a chat, if you want. I can give you advice on what to eat, sounds like you have restricted yourself. I am not sure if you knew I a have BSc MSC in Nutritional therapy. I am about to start my phD in Nutrition , Thyroid health. Take care

Looking forward to Oruspace opening. They will have community rooms and therapy rooms for hire as well.

Rent increase forced Sogim out, again Landlords rather have empty properties, then charge affordable rents. Lordship Lane used to be 80% Independent stores, 20% chain, due to high rents, I fear the balance is now going to switch to more chains. Who can afford ?50.000.00 per year rent, plus overheads???

Hi Healthmatters stock a range of alcohol free red wine, sparkling white wine, and alcohol free gin. It tastes very nice and the feedback has been very positive.

Forest Hill Rd post office is very good and WH smiths in Forest hill.