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  Thread: Proposed changes to bus routes 363 and 53
Post: RE: Proposed changes to bus routes 363 and 53

Sorry if it's obvious, but I'm a bit confused by the consultation information. On the southerly leg will the 363 terminate at Honor Oak instead of Crystal Palace or start at Honor Oak instead of Totte...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 2 3,861 16-06-2017, 05:25 PM
  Thread: Southern rail strike
Post: RE: Southern rail strike

A cynic might wonder whether the guys that were planning to strike on 10-13 May had made plans that they didn't want to cancel when the strike was moved to a different day
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 23 22,453 10-05-2016, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Highway improvements to Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Highway improvements to Dartmouth Road

I couldn't agree with Ligersaur more. It would be a disaster if this didn't happen because too much time was spent discussing it
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 211 154,858 27-03-2016, 01:25 PM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

I just gave the Royal Mail customer services team a call and reported the problems we have had. They were very understanding and assured me that they would contact the sorting office manager who would...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 31 28,699 19-02-2016, 11:38 AM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

We live towards the top of Kirkdale and have the same issues with deliveries. Last week we had birthday cards turning up either completely open or with corners cut. Not very good.
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 31 28,699 16-02-2016, 01:28 PM
  Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity

[quote] If we do something draconian, like taxing revenue rather than profit, we will become an international pariah state that is very unattractive to business. [/quote] You're in danger of a straw ...
SteveG85 Wider Topics 141 103,256 29-01-2016, 07:25 PM
  Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity

[quote] welfare generally boosts the economy because the poorest in society rapidly recycle the money back into the economy[/quote] This quote is probably accurate in the short term, but it fails t...
SteveG85 Wider Topics 141 103,256 29-01-2016, 07:03 PM
  Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity

[quote]I think we could save much more money by corporations paying tax and banks having less subsidiaries off-shore[/quote] I completely agree and think that our tax system is a complete shambles....
SteveG85 Wider Topics 141 103,256 29-01-2016, 06:43 PM
  Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity

[quote]it is a great time to borrow to invest in the future (through infrastructure, education, even welfare[/quote] I agree that there is a good argument for investing in infrastructure and educat...
SteveG85 Wider Topics 141 103,256 29-01-2016, 06:40 PM
  Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity

I couldn't agree more with AnotherJohn. I've found the debate between Chris and Roz a great read and commend both for putting across their point of view largely without resorting to personal abuse. Th...
SteveG85 Wider Topics 141 103,256 29-01-2016, 04:07 PM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

I am about to make a complain to Royal Mail too. We have not received several parcels over the past year or so and are starting to worry that something suspicious is going on...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 31 28,699 09-12-2015, 05:40 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

The proposal specifically says it is 'underutilised, particularly by children'. It also states that 'for children this means they can only attend public and general swimming sessions that fall outside...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 2,074 2,035,186 31-10-2015, 09:46 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I thought I would raise the point that the council is clearly facing some very difficult funding decisions as budgets are tight. I completely agree with all of the comments on another thread regarding...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 2,074 2,035,186 30-10-2015, 03:09 PM
  Thread: The Hob Closed
Post: RE: The Hob

I've been in a couple of times recently and think it's great. There was live music last time I was there and I think it offers a more lively atmosphere than the other pubs/restaurants nearby (Dartmout...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 125 106,612 27-10-2015, 12:11 PM
  Thread: Dartmouth Tandoori to become Domino's Pizza?
Post: RE: Dartmouth Tandoori

I completely agree that fast food chains aren't a best case scenario for empty units and that it will be [b]really [/b]important that the rules on mopeds are properly drafted and enforced. But I also ...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 43 41,217 27-08-2015, 02:53 PM
  Thread: Dartmouth Tandoori to become Domino's Pizza?
Post: RE: Dartmouth Tandoori

Couldn't agree more with the hairyboggart. I'm unlikely to be a regular customer of Dominoes either, but if they're willing to fix the ceiling and electrics, pay business rates to the council and empl...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 43 41,217 27-08-2015, 12:02 PM
  Thread: Thu 3/9/15 4.30-7pm: V22 Louise House - Community Consultation
Post: RE: V22 Louise House: Community Consultation

Oh yes - I've taken a look through some old threads and seen Louise House's use was the subject of rather a lot of debate at the time. To avoid accidentally stepping on a hornets' nest I'll leave it t...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 5 7,714 24-08-2015, 12:47 PM
  Thread: Thu 3/9/15 4.30-7pm: V22 Louise House - Community Consultation
Post: RE: V22 Louise House: Community Consultation

It would be great if some of the funding could be used to make the fence at the front look slightly less derelict. If the building is council owned then perhaps part of it could be converted to anothe...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 5 7,714 24-08-2015, 09:59 AM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

Agreed. Does anyone know whether we can expect journey times to return to 13mins (or close) as the engineering works finish, or if the increase in journey times is likely to be permanent?
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 333 286,208 09-06-2015, 12:09 PM
  Thread: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours
Post: RE: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours

12:00 - 18:00 is my preference
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 35 38,952 22-04-2015, 09:20 AM
  Thread: African Restaurant opposite FH station
Post: RE: African Restaurant opposite FH station

That is brilliant news! It looks like they have the keys and are about to get started on the re-furb... https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=977157555651903&id=202481859786147
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 41 45,506 07-04-2015, 03:07 PM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

I 'met the managers' too. Asked the question about reinstatement of West Croydon trains and was told that it would be reviewed as part of the wider review of 2016 timetable. I would love to think ...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 333 286,208 05-02-2015, 04:55 PM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

The 0750 arrived 2 mins late and got to London Bridge 3 mins late at 0816. Needless to say that represents a significant improvement on recent performance, but I find it difficult to get too excited a...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 333 286,208 19-01-2015, 04:47 PM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

Similar experience on the 08:42 - I got on against my better judgement having having decided to take the Overground until Southern started to improve - and it pulled in to London Bridge (almost) on ti...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 333 286,208 09-01-2015, 11:29 AM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

Long delays on the Southern service in to London Bridge again this morning. That's now 5 out of 5 journeys to and from work this week... As well as the obvious annoyance at spending substantial am...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 333 286,208 07-01-2015, 10:36 AM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

Decker, re: your closing comment - I assumed you had missed the original post in this thread so was about to point you to it. However, as it was you that made it I can only assume you're aware of the ...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 333 286,208 30-12-2014, 10:37 AM
  Thread: BT Infinity - Service Outage
Post: RE: BT Infinity - Service Outage

We had the same issue in Forest Hill last night. Broadband still wasn't working this morning before I left for work, but the BT website claims it is now 'resolved', so hopefully should be working soon...
SteveG85 SE23 Topics 8 8,276 08-10-2014, 04:05 PM