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I am about to tomorrow. I only just realised after asking some neighbours today. Agreed that smaller households should of course pay less, like discounted council tax bills for those on benefits for example. However as our bills have gone up astronomically generally in the last few years, I do feel hardworking families are being penalised... also avid gardeners will be penalised in the summer when gardens are watered no doubt.

We had a meter installed last year. This wasn't requested and I assumed they would fit them for everyone on our road. However, it appears not everyone has a meter. Our bills have increased so I wanted advice. Everything I've read online suggests TW are legally entitled to fit water meters. However, surely they have to do this fairly and for all residents on one road, working through the area? Can't believe our bills are going to increase so astronomically. Surely this is penalising families or larger households.

Ideally I imagine it should be separated from household waste as it's a public health hazard, just like you'd put nappies in strong bags after wrapping them up. Dog poo does seem to be everywhere so I definitely think there should be more dog poo bins again. Again back to cost I imagine. Round in circles we go!

Akif was the taller brother.. the one always laughing and joking. The more outgoing. Asif the younger brother is a teacher, so doesn't work in there FT. Now helping out are some cousins I believe. Truly awful for his family and friends...

I won't bother grumbling about the traffic chaos the roadworks and temp traffic lights are causing (on top of LTN road closures meaning no side road plan B) but how does everyone feel about the pavement widening? Surely will mean M&S delivery lorries now have to park and block half the road/ traffic and anyone disabled can no longer park right outside the store, albeit there is another store on Lordship Lane. Seems a bit odd, not sure of the thinking behind this decision to block up the parking spaces and widen the pavement. Anyone know more? Thanks

Looks like this is Saturday 5th April at East Dulwich Community Centre on Darrell Road :)

Not if someone wheels over it with a pram or a heavy footed person steps on it and it hasn't been tied up or is tied but explodes everywhere. Yuk! Agree we definitely need dog poo bins back again, particularly near Peckham Rye park, along Crystal Palace Road, and by Goose Green.

Really interesting.. I recently saw a campaign for more places for teens to hang out. At first I thought there are plenty of places but that really isn't true, especially since consecutive governments reduced funding into youth clubs and community centres so most are privately run by charities now. More needs to be done, as screens are fine for a while but can be so addictive and hinder social interaction

Definitely problems caused by tree and clay soil, hot summers = less moisture in the soil etc

Council come and clean up next day if you report fog mess. Brilliant

Thanks, v helpful

Thanks for flagging, I will write to Ellie Reeves and James McAsh - as you say local councillors often slower to respond than MPs but I think they sometimes have 2 jobs?

Hi there, Anyone interested in a summer meet up for boys starting Y7 at St Thomas Apostle school in September? Please private message me. Thanks!

I had my nails done by Sofia a week last Friday and they're really lasting well, no chips so far! +44 7467 626325 Call to book or she's also on Instagram but they take a high percentage of each booking needless to say! Lovely little room where she does nails, personal service with tea and biscuits.. nice calm environment. Highly recommended!

If you have any experience dealing with local authority or insurance company please can you private message me, as I would appreciate advice and to hear from someone who's been successful in having a tree causing damage removed from the pavement outside house. I love trees but it doesn't seem sensible to have planted species which are growing or will grow into tall/large trees and need somewhere for their roots to grow... huge problem in this area (stumps and empty patches in pavements galore) especially with clay soil already causing some soil movement. Thanks and hopefully no rude replies. Seem to be some on here with too much time, ready to attack or with sarcastic comments.