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I attended the drop in on Sat 1st March and asked the representatives given Southwark Labours track record of failing to consult with business (Melbourne Grove) would they confirm there will be a full consultation with business on and adjacent to Lordship Lane. “Yes, we will drop in to see every business” was the response . I’ve just spoken to a local business owner, their experience is not only have the borough not done this, but they appear to have deliberately excluded businesses to the eastern side of Lordship Lane (Franklins side) deeming them “unaffected by the proposals”. What ever side of the argument you’re on this is disingenuous, dishonest and underhand behaviour from an administration driven by dogma rather than the wishes of its constituents.

you can have some of mine if you like, dm me

terrible news

As most readers will be aware, this is an issue that has persisted since the closure of the East Dulwich sorting office. I have been complaining to the Royal Mail periodically over the course of summer, and finally raised it with Ellie Reeves as our new MP, when a bulk delivery was received containing PCN's, court letters relating to those PCN's, hospital appointments and much that has been referenced by other forum posters! It appears this was acted on swiftly, and ER paid a visit to the Peckham Sorting Office, which is welcomed, and indeed, we have received some post, but it is sporadic, and it is very obvious that non essential mail (for example magazines/periodicals that have differing publishing dates) are being lumped together and delivered in a single weekly delivery. My father (Peckham Rye borders of SE22) has not had mail for 3 weeks now. My concern is, rather than admitting that the closure of the East Dulwich sorting office has caused systemic issues that have not been addressed, The Royal Mail continues to blame staff sickness and recruitment problems. In my view, they continue to lie to their paying customers, and have also lied to the MP when challenged. Does this make any difference, probably not, it's another example of how in my view utilities/infrastructure and public services do not sit well with the privatisation model. What will happen, ultimately I suspect the Royal Mail will be subsumed into one of the more efficient carriers, and letters by post will become a thing of the past (if they are not already!!) Its like a reverse highway robbery, instead of the mail coach being held up, it's paying customers who have their money stolen, for which they gain no service.

Boom ! https://www.theflygerians.com/ friends of my son ran this, I've never been to this one, but have been to a sister restaurant - ver y good!! https://www.805restaurants.com

there is a proper pedestrian controlled crossing nearby, which is arguably safer than crossing at the junction of 4 roads?

missing here too, the post is particular bad at the moment, even by our standards. Postie apologetically dropped a load (I mean a load) off a few weeks ago, apologising that they had been off sick, and no one covered the round. Suspect they are away again, because no post for 2 weeks now, bank cards, driving licence, postal vote, it goes on and on.....

begs the question, how would you provoke a crow?

Apologies for my pedantry but in the same way Dulwich Hamlet is singular, it’s The Dulwich Estate, just the one. Sorry again.

still getting post from November!

No independents are being threatened with the arrival of Poundland (replacing another chain Foxtons), and the increase in footfall will more than make up for any losses independents make. It’s competition, pure and simple. except when it comes to rent review time

what's the cost/benefit, it would be useful if Southwark detailed the revenue raised. More useful still if that was directed/ring-fenced within Peckham Rye area, but I realise that's optimistic.

ate in there last night, and delighted to confirm its as superb as ever!

also, and more importantly Cauliflowear, why are you so vile?