craigyboy71

Nigello Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My mum sent two shoebox-sized parcels separately > and both arrived separately, even though they were > sent on teh same day. A deliverer came in a van so > perhaps this is not Royal Mail, but a separate > entity? Has anyone been down to the Peckham office > recently to ask for someone to have a rummage for > mail? If so, what's the best time, etc.? Yes, I've been down a few times over the weeks. From memory they are open most days 8am to 12pm, but are open on Thursdays all day. I've popped down about 11am and there haven't been many in the queue. Definitely worth a try if you're waiting for something urgently! Mind you despite my visits I am still waiting for quite a few items posted over a month ago! They won't get through the backlog until Feb I'm told.

Ok, I just went to the Peckham delivery office. Apparently they haven't made any real headway and there is a HUGE backlog. The focus is on parcels and special delivery apparently with letters a low priority - I was told I'd probably be receiving Xmas cards in February!

No post for me. I am still waiting for a small parcel posted to me first class 3 weeks ago (as well as lots of Xmas cards)! Off I trot to the Highshore Rd delivery office once more... at least it's my daily exercise :)

tomskip Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We have had no mail since 16th December and when > we had that it had been at least five days since > the previous delivery. I guess we have had post a > maximum of three times in December and it's now > the 22nd. Although people rarely send Christmas > cards in the post these days, we usually get > around 25-30. This year 0. Hi Tomskip, you shouldn't have to, but I'd suggest going down to the Highshore Rd office today and collect what post they may have for you. I'll have another go today as still waiting for my Mum's Christmas parcel posted 1st class two weeks ago!

I went to the Highshore Road delivery office this afternoon and complained. The nice guy at the desk went to check if they had any post for me and came back with only two Christmas cards. Not the parcel I'm expecting unfortunately. They must have a huge backlog.

shebe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > See letter from Helen Hayes and other local MPs to > the CEO of Ofcom about the problems: > > https://twitter.com/helenhayes_/status/13413082475 > 80549122?s=21 Excellent... thanks for bringing this to our attention shebe.

No post for a week here and the last time I received some was also the first time in a week!

I finally had post on Wednesday evening(!) which was mailed to me 2 weeks earlier! Massive issues in the local sorting offices I'm told due to volume of mail, social distancing and staff off sick. Regardless the local post has never been the same since they closed the East Dulwich sorting office.

I know East Dulwich seems to have been taken over by young families, but as a single male I can't see the problem with this guy chilling out in a public area at all. Let the man do what he wants as long as he isn't causing any harm, or breaking any laws.

At least it looks like it will be completed 3 months earlier! https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/rye-lane-works-could-be-finished-three-months-early/

Definitely getting a train is the fastest way to the West End. I live on Upland Rd and I get the 12 or 197 bus to Peckham Rye station. From there lots of options to get in to town, but I'd suggest the train to London Bridge and change platforms to catch another train to Charing Cross.

yeah a major problem in area since they closed the East Dulwich sorting office last month. All discussed in another thread titled "Royal Mail Sorting Office Closure Meeting.."

Hurrah finally had my important letter delivered two weeks after it was posted to me! craigyboy71 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I received a batch of mail yesterday, but > typically not the important letter I am waiting > for that was posted first class on 24th > September! > > craigyboy71 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I've been waiting 10 days for mail. I gave the > > Royal Mail complaint line a call this morning > and > > can't say I was reassured that things will > improve > > anytime soon! I'd happily go and collect my own > > mail, but is that an option?

I received a batch of mail yesterday, but typically not the important letter I am waiting for that was posted first class on 24th September! craigyboy71 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've been waiting 10 days for mail. I gave the > Royal Mail complaint line a call this morning and > can't say I was reassured that things will improve > anytime soon! I'd happily go and collect my own > mail, but is that an option?

I've been waiting 10 days for mail. I gave the Royal Mail complaint line a call this morning and can't say I was reassured that things will improve anytime soon! I'd happily go and collect my own mail, but is that an option?

Yep, same here! When I contacted Royal Mail they said there are "staffing issues". I'd raise a formal complaint if I can navigate my way through their website! zoester Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is anyone experiencing these issues on Upland Road > as well? Been nearly 2 weeks without post > including a couple of recorded delivery parcels > which aren't showing any tracking since they left > the original location.

Barry Road definitely needs to be tackled. However, I live on Upland Road (between Barry Road and Crystal Palace Rd) and it is already a busy cut through for traffic, so this may increase. There are speed bumps on the street, but due to them being so shallow and spread far apart they have absolutely no effect on the speed of traffic.... especially for larger vehicles.

Speeding on Barry Road is a long-standing issue, but the Council won't do anything due to the buses that use the street. I am surprised there haven't been more accidents. I live on Upland Road, off Barry Road, which is a busy cut through to Lordship Lane. I'm amazed at the speeds cars go down this street, especially as the existing "speed" bumps are so shallow they have no need to slow down!

I already wear ear plugs! Fortunately this morning was ok, but yes I blame the parents!

Over the last few weekends I've been woken up between 6am and 7am by children playing in the garden of a mystery neighbour! Living in a flat surrounded by high trees I can't for the life of me work out which house it is (I live Peckham Rye end of Barry Road), but my weekend lie-ins are being affected! I am all for kids playing outside, but at 6am really!

The increase in Thameslink trains to four per hour is something I am supportive of, although quite often problems occur due to cancellation of services or short formation of the trains during rush hour. Reliability needs to improve significantly. Survey completed!

Saturday 17th June at 12pm - Please note that the Gym Group in Peckham is currently closed due to a powercut. I'm told it should reopen later this pm.

here you go: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/street-care/abandoned-vehicles

Yes, unfortunately I'm told this is quite common in many gyms. A few years ago I had my locker broken into at a central London gym (I was a regular member with a specific locker) and as it was after work I had items of significant value stolen including my phone, wallet and house keys. I was told by the police at the time that such incidents can sometimes be inside jobs whereby an employee of the gym can advise the thief which lockers to target! On this occasion as the only two lockers broken into had significant valuables this makes sense. As a result, as well as moving to a new gym, I now take limited valuables with me when I work out and also take my phone into the gym with me.

not that I know of either...