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The Plough has very good traditional food...

Yes I got an email from Ellie Reeves local MP today, saying Lordship Lane post office will stay but become a franchise. So good news for those who still use post offices!

Many are enduring the cost of living crisis. Whilst I feel for single people living alone, the point is many families also feel squeezed financially so you saying it's fairer for larger households to pay more for water consumption is a bit mean spirited. There are many many situations people find themselves in and one could also argue that single people living alone in 3 bedroom houses are disadvantaging families by taking up more space than needed. The discussion could go right down a rabbit hole. The basic point is water should be free. It was until privatisation and now it feels like yet another tax on working families. I'm using the term hardworking families because we've been hard hit by many increasing bills. That isn't to take away from single people or those without kids. Obviously everything (well most things) are choices. Everyone is entitled to free speech last time I checked. Why does the term hardworking families bother you so much?! Jeez...

Pavement widening is ongoing just moving up Grove Vale I think... The LTNs don't reduce pollution aside from on the roads they've closed. Minority benefit whilst majority suffer from slower moving traffic on Lordship Lane as an example. I don't drive, we don't own a car but the buses crawl down the main road since the implementation of LTNs and residents were not properly consulted before they came about.

Have you seen the size of those lorries? Lorries that deliver (or collect?) from Jewsons hardly squeeze down Railway Rise near the tyre shop and crash into the first floor corner flat at least once a year...

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.

We've only just had a flyer with a QR code and I assume this was from opposition as opposed to the council. We live round the corner from Northcross Rd so it will be one of the roads affected. I'm in despair about the LTNs already, which are deeply unpopular aside from those who benefit by living on quieter roads with little traffic, or those able to work from home and freely cycle everywhere with no time demands. Controlled parking is just another money maker for the local authority, who appear to have less and less funds for vital public services... sad and frustrating.

Sounds great, I was reading about these the other day

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Just had a fabulous manicure (complete with herbal tea and biscoff 🙂 ) by SOFIA, based in an upstairs room in Oru. Honestly polar opposite of most nail salons where you're welcomed in to a bustling shop full of people and chemical smells from nail polish remover etc. This little salon is a light and airy room where you can see the sky and look at a vase of daffodils whilst Sofia is giving you a manicure and lovely hand massage! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Instagram account : https://www.instagram.com/sofia.nailtherapys?igsh=MW1lbGt3OXN4MjZrOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr To book directly e-mail : sofianailtstudio@hotmail.com or call: 07467626325