the_hermit
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V interesting ArchieCarlos. The UK is #1 at blocking and delaying investment (per the article I linked to above). This means we have pretty much the lowest gross fixed capital formation in the developed world and the economic results are there for all to see (this led to the nihilistic political environment that enabled Brexit which made things even worse). Some of this blocking and delaying is well intentioned and aimed at a better outcome but much of it a smokescreen to prevent any investment at all and is a money-spinner for consultants and lawyers. According to the FT the new Kent tunnel has cost £1.2bn so far even before construction starts of which £800m has been on consultants, planning and legal fees. 359,080 pages of documentation! This does not compare favourably with much more complex tunneling projects in countries like Norway or Germany.
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There are excuses like this everywhere people want to build anything, which is why the UK economy is in such a state. Each individual project holdup like this (and the mast on Dog Kennel Hill) seems small in isolation but the compound effect of it UK-wide is why we are so unproductive and why there is no money for anything else like the NHS, fixing roads, collecting bins and so on. I'd be interested to know how the zoning rules (which of course can be changed!) compare to other much more liveable cities in northern and central Europe. I doubt cities like Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Zurich etc have inner areas like Darrell Road (to pick an extreme example) with bungalows! The "confidence to move into" argument is just pulling up the ladder. Before East Dulwich was built it was presumably green fields? Should East Dulwich residents have the right to preserve everything in aspic to disadvantage the generations that follow?
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https://ukfoundations.co/ They highlight the most important economic fact about modern Britain: that it is difficult to build almost anything, anywhere. This prevents investment, increases energy costs, and makes it harder for productive economic clusters to expand. This, in turn, lowers our productivity, incomes, and tax revenues. In many cases today, as many of 40 percent of a new development’s homes must be subsidised for ‘affordable’ renters instead of being made available at market rates. These requirements function as a tax on new housing (and so local objectors often support them), redistributing income from every other private tenant to a lucky few. Countries with expensive rental housing also see movements for rent controls, and punitive rental regulations, like giving every tenant the permanent right to live in the property they occupy.
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All must be collected as a bulk lot. Local bus stops are North X Road / Melbourne Grove. Various hand-me-downs found in loft: Black C+A adult medium ski jacket. V old but seems fine - ideal for a first time skier? Black C+A adult medium salopettes. Ditto but small tear rear thigh. Mountain Warehouse child 5-6 salopettes purple/blue. Look to be close to perfect condition. Decathlon child 5-6 yr old salopettes pink/purple. Knees a bit stained but seem pretty new. Wed'ze Decathlon ski goggles. Look to be for child 5-6 yr old. White. Still have some protective sellophane on Two pairs of ski socks UK shoe size child 9-11.5 One pair of ski socks UK shoe size range child 12 -> adult 2 I have no idea how much this might be worth. Please make a donation you can afford to https://www.albrightoncommunityfridge.org/ before arranging a collection time (this is just to avoid timewasters!) Thanks -
There is a link to this in the rotating adverts on EDF. Does anyone have any feedback? Looks interesting if you are a single parent because taking kids skiing on your own is quite a mission!
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Low water pressure- Heber Road
the_hermit replied to Southeast Twenty Stu's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Heber School is closed as a result *slow hand claps* -
Looking for recommended hotels in area
the_hermit replied to Froglander's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
You used to be able to stay at the Salvation Army Training College by Denmark Hill for very little (like a hall of residence; not a homeless hostel!). You have to sign something to say you will not bring in or consume alcohol. Iirc they served breakfast too. And yes The Dog is much better than it used to be. -
Estate Agents - recommendations/avoid?
the_hermit replied to hazysunshine's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
We used Gareth James and they were fine. I don't have experience (as a seller) of other agents though. -
I am with you on the cheap feel to the new equipment. The older (but higher quality) weights equipment was shabby looking. They could have just refurbed the padding and it would have lasted indefinitely at lower financial and environmental cost. Also with you if you feel there isn't enough low weight equipment. (I am no spring chicken myself)
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Lordship Lane Post Office Closure
the_hermit replied to Lyra123's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
I'm afraid I agree with char1i3. That Post Office does not deserve to survive. I doubt the elderly gain much from such lacklustre and restrictive service. What they do gain can surely be delivered in a more productive way either by the Post Office or someone else. -
Free weights (not necessarily heavy ones) is one of the activities older people most benefit from. They help stop muscle deterioration and promote stability in a way cardio- and weight-based-machines do not. It is a common misconception that free weights = bodybuilders. There isn't really any substitute for free weights whereas e.g. instead of using a treadmill you can go for a walk or a run or attend a class (and it's much more environmentally friendly!)
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Looking for a good local cab company (not Uber)
the_hermit replied to Azalea's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Yup I've used these guys for 7 years or so for work, probably over 50 times at all times of day and night and they've never yet let me down. -
I went on Xmas Eve and thought it was pretty good. Water fountains not plumbed in yet. Despite there being ample space there's only one level bench press station (which is admittedly the same as before but seems a shame not to use the space to duplicate a popular piece of equipment). The bench press stations also only now have one (adjustable) hook so it's more difficult to bail out without a spotter.
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Closed for now Closed for at least 30 minutes from now CPR closed both ways at the Goose Green end.
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It's sad that Which? Local doesn't exist anymore and has been replaced by Which Trusted Traders which is riddled with the same conflicts of interest as CheckATrade etc al. The old Which? Local was completely run by subscribers and paywalled off so fake reviews were rare/v expensive. Traders did not pay a fee to appear on it and as far as I know had v little influence over what appeared there. I sourced several trades from that excellent site! I had major issues with Chris Ball Roofing (who appear to be no longer trading) who had a 4.9* rating across 100+ reviews on CheckATrade. Given what I experienced when I v politely questioned their work (with a clear diary/photo timeline) I cannot believe the 4.9* rating was representative. I believe either bad reviews were rejected and/or there were conflicts of interest in a number of the good reviews.
