DiD Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I noticed today when I tried to cross the road at the corner where Bora is that they have installed a fabric awning that is attached to the curb, covering up the pavement and blocking you from crossing the road here, so you have to effectively walk under a tent to get through them to the other side. I get that they want to protect their veg from the sun, but this seems a bit much! Is this allowed by the council? 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Shady motives 1 4 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Olander Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Yes, I saw that too, thought it a bit weird. The price of their veg must make them particularly precious. 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 It does create a major choke-point especially is they have customers eyeing up the kumquats! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Have you spoken to them to make them aware of your concern and see what they have to say? 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieCarlos Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) Absolutely disgusting! The council should be shutting them down at once and have their tomatoes thrown on the facade for good measure! Nothing less will satisfy my outrage. More seriously it's a strange thing to be complaining about. Yes, you need to walk under their drape/awning thing to cross the pavement - but is that really so bad? Edited July 26 by ArchieCarlos 3 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geh Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 there is a proper pedestrian controlled crossing nearby, which is arguably safer than crossing at the junction of 4 roads? 2 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 People shouldn’t have to walk off the (relative) safety of the footpath (a public pedestrian highway) onto a road (that’s meant for motor vehicles and cyclists - though local experience would suggest otherwise on that last point!) 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPR Dave Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 What a liberty. It makes it so hard to park a a 4x4 across the curb on that corner. 2 3 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglander Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Can you post a photo? Sounds like it would affect visually impaired and other disabled people, including wheel chair users. 4 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1673988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 1 hour ago, Froglander said: Can you post a photo? Sounds like it would affect visually impaired and other disabled people, including wheel chair users. You could always go look for yourself, then make an educated post on social media if it does or satisfy yourself that it doesn't if there is enough room for mobility challenged pedestrians. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_hermit Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 In interests of science I walked the stretch in question. The awning is anchored on the road flush against the curb. No part of it blocks the pavement. The cottony material grazed my forearm with a gentle touch. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfFocus Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 It should be curbed 🙂 Seriously it is encouraging people to loiter causing obstruction. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonAdler Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Could we perhaps support our wonderful local businesses rather than looking for things to complain about? We're awfully lucky to have such a great green grocer--I am a regular customer and regularly find things there that I can't find anywhere else. 7 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieCarlos Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 (edited) Here are some pictures which show that it's not obstructing anything or anyone. Seriously people, just live and let live. I can't believe you would want to bother the council, waste taxpayer money, waste your own time and seek to harm a local business because of a piece of white cloth. Of all the fights to be fought, I'm sure you can find a more worthy cause to defend with your time. btw their French black plums are really good right now, same for the French melons (cheaper than the Italian ones). Edited July 31 by ArchieCarlos 3 5 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclemonkey Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Unlike the supermarkets their fruit isn't kept constantly chilled by air conditioners and refridgeration units, so they need to keep it covered in the hot sun to avoid it spoiling. Covers like this (and misters) are common in traditional greengrocers in southern French towns. Perhaps applaud them for their environmentally friendly solution and stop moaning. 3 5 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Love the pictures of Edwardian high streets with the awnings out. Although we knew how to dressing those days! 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 4 hours ago, Cyclemonkey said: Unlike the supermarkets their fruit isn't kept constantly chilled by air conditioners and refridgeration units, so they need to keep it covered in the hot sun to avoid it spoiling. Covers like this (and misters) are common in traditional greengrocers in southern French towns. Perhaps applaud them for their environmentally friendly solution and stop moaning. Yes, by all means, but don’t use that praise as a shield against any valid criticism of that shop’s (or any other’s) blocking a footpath for pedestrians/wheelers (if that is the case). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 We're not in Southern France, we're in South London 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 13 minutes ago, Angelina said: We're not in Southern France, we're in South London Weird comment, but even if it wasn't.. fruit doesn't know where it is being sold and will spoil in the sun. So we can learn from countries that have more sun, rather than stating that we don't live in those countries do you see??? 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 (edited) They have space inside the shop as well. They’ve just opted to extend their shop across the pavement. And honestly, we don’t have the same weather in South London Edited August 1 by Angelina 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieCarlos Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 As Malumbu says, it's nothing new. Below are some pictures of Choumert Street market in Peckham during the summer. As you can see the awnings cover the whole sidewalk. So Bora is not causing any impediment to anyone, giving some free shade to pedestrians and a nice spectacle of fruit display - case closed. If you guys are looking for something to argue about, why don't you join the LTN debate on the transport forum? 2 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclemonkey Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I mean in the last few days we have had pretty much identical weather to the South of France. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popplewick Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 They haven't blocked the pavement, they've created a little tunnel. 5 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 it's amazing what some little englanders will get their knickers in a twist over isn't it "we're in south London!" 1 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348552-bora-taking-over-the-pavement-on-ll/#findComment-1674509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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