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  Thread: BP station Stanstead Road
Post: BP station Stanstead Road

Apologies if this is a bit trivial for the forum, but someone may appreciate the warning. I was filling up my car today at BP Stanstead Road, and at least two pumps were not cutting out when the tank...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 0 3,987 23-12-2015, 02:59 PM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

I have two complaints with Royal Mail currently: 1) a redirection not being observed 2) a recorded delivery sent by me in Forest Hill that a month later is still 'out for delivery'.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 31 28,768 24-12-2015, 12:35 PM
  Thread: Plug-In Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Post: Plug-In Compact Fluorescent Lamps

I have 14 of these push-in type compact fluorescent bulbs. They have four pins rather than screw fitting or bayonet. I used to live in a new-build flat where these were fitted. Some of the bulbs ar...
Devonish Forester Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,678 24-12-2015, 01:58 PM
  Thread: Christmas tree collection
Post: RE: Christmas tree collection

We have recently moved into the area, and surprised that the Council does not collect from the kerbside as Lambeth does. It can be a major hassle getting to a 'recycling point'. How difficult cou...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 9 10,020 08-01-2016, 09:08 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

I would be interested to know when the No Entry into Manor Mount from Honor Oak Park was instituted, and what the main motive was.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 12-01-2016, 02:03 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Hi Absolutely, thanks for this. I am fairly new to the area, so not aware of the history of traffic management. Unfortunately, the reduction of traffic on one street, often simply diverts the tr...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 18-01-2016, 01:18 AM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Just to be clear, I do not condone driving that risks injury to anyone or damage to property. Traffic is like water. If the channels designed to hold it are untenable, then the water finds other ro...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 18-01-2016, 12:25 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Hi Perryman - these are interesting points you make [i]"The road that historically connected Peckham to Sydenham perhaps back to the Roman times is Wood Vale which is mostly wide, flat and straig...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 18-01-2016, 08:51 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Londonrz [i]Both roads are too small to sustain heavy usage and Manor Mount and St. David's Roads are way too small for two way traffic. [/i] Is Manor Mount narrower than Ewelme Road, Woodcombe ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 19-01-2016, 02:23 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Anotherjohn [quote]The exit from Devonshire Road onto the Sth Circ can be seen clearly by traffic in both directions, whereas traffic coming round from London Road is virtually on top of the exit o...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 22-01-2016, 02:28 PM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

Nine items delivered today, only one of them for our address!
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 31 28,768 08-02-2016, 11:50 AM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

Is Monday a special 'bad mail' day? Today I had one letter for my neighbour (sounds harmless, but what if it was urgent and I was away for weeks?) and one for the former resident here (who has a re-d...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 31 28,768 15-02-2016, 09:29 PM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

Yesterday I had a "signed for" posted through the letterbox. I was in and heard the clatter of the mail flap and would have heard the bell if the post-person had tried ringing it. They are supposed to...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 31 28,768 18-02-2016, 11:50 PM
  Thread: A Vision for Forest Hill
Post: A Vision for Forest Hill

One of the Forest Hill Society members wrote "I wish we could bury the South Circular". Well, it [i]could[/i] be buried, in a tunnel - through Forest Hill. I imagine a tunnel entrance on the wide ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 7 7,911 19-02-2016, 07:47 PM
  Thread: Frogspawn?
Post: RE: Frogspawn?

A few days ago we had several large frogs cavorting in the pond and leaving four clumps (?) of spawn. Maybe it was the full moon that got them going. There was some movement today as well.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 9 8,060 01-03-2016, 09:36 PM
  Thread: A Vision for Forest Hill
Post: RE: A Vision for Forest Hill

With the London Mayoral election coming soon, I hoped that we might see commitments to at least do some research into proposals like the one at the top of this thread, but it seems to be the only usua...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 7 7,911 01-03-2016, 09:41 PM
  Thread: Mr Dowd MP
Post: Mr Dowd MP

Having sent an email (22nd Jan) and a letter (17 Feb) to Mr Dowd, I have had neither acknowledgement nor reply to either. Perhaps he is exceptionally busy, but I am surprised not to have had at lea...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 14 11,586 01-03-2016, 10:00 PM
  Thread: Mr Dowd MP
Post: RE: Mr Dowd MP

I believe MP's do receive an allowance to help them run an office, and deal with correspondence and enquiries from constituents, so I think there is no excuse for the non-response. With Jim Dowd's ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 14 11,586 15-03-2016, 11:10 AM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems

Anyone seeing any improvement? I had a letter delivered today for an address in Ealing. OK the road name is the same, but the postcode is totally different and clear on the envelope. Last week I...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 31 28,768 30-03-2016, 12:50 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

I have re-read this thread and there are many issues and potential solutions. Where traffic management is concerned, there seems to be a lack of ambition and imagination to make changes that could be...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 127 124,212 06-04-2016, 08:09 AM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

OK this is way off topic but ...... [quote]"the only hope for improved rail links will be when London Bridge re-opens"[/quote] I don't know. The residents and politicians in Herne Hill lobbi...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 127 124,212 06-04-2016, 12:21 PM
  Thread: Property acquired by overseas companies
Post: RE: Property acquired by overseas companies

It is disgraceful. Why has no political party promised to legislate such that beneficial ownership must be visible in the UK Land Registry records?
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 8 7,327 06-04-2016, 12:32 PM
  Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service

Our bin arrived this morning. At about 7 AM I thought someone must have set up a drum kit in the street - incredible noise of wheelie bins being unloaded from a truck. Why does the council not gener...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 41,680 14-04-2016, 07:39 AM
  Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service

[quote]Economics over public convenience [/quote] Sleep deprivation is a major health issue, so not just a matter of convenience. It would be good to know, however, what the economic case is - if i...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 41,680 15-04-2016, 08:14 AM
  Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service

[quote]Look back a few years and you'll see we were complaining about 5am collections[/quote] Thanks Michael, I have had a look at that earlier thread. It appears that no-one was able to discover w...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 41,680 15-04-2016, 09:39 AM
  Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service

Londondrz - We don't find aircraft noise a problem in Forest Hill, much worse in other areas.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 41,680 15-04-2016, 11:57 AM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

Once a week collection is worth fighting for. Many reasons have already been given above, but I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned that overflows from wheelie bins will likely cause an increase in ve...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 39,885 18-04-2016, 11:33 AM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

Hello Samuelsen Thanks for asking the questions and sharing the answers. I am puzzled about why Lewisham has lower recycling than other boroughs - "the lowest in the country" - and what the reas...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 39,885 20-04-2016, 08:38 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill will be featured in The Evening Standard this Wednesday!
Post: RE: Forest Hill will be featured in The Evening St...

It's page 34-35 of the property section. The main paper has a different pagination. Fairly minimal coverage.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 8 11,491 20-04-2016, 08:42 PM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

[quote]Most rubbish is turned into electricity at the incinerator.[/quote] Surely that IS recycling and needs to be included in the recycling statistics. If the South East London Combined Heat and ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 39,885 21-04-2016, 08:38 AM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

[quote]What really worries me is that the council are being driven by being seen as low on the list of recycling, when they may actually be doing really good work by generating electricity.[/quote] ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 39,885 26-04-2016, 08:16 AM
  Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station?
Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale...

Clausy [quote]I also have this other crazy idea that the subway should be extended underground in the other direction so that it passes under the circular and emerges somewhere past the old-laundrett...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 113 100,827 26-04-2016, 08:30 AM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

[quote]Waste compositional analysis is a representative sample (across Lewisham using an agreed methodology)[/quote] It would be useful to know more about that: How exactly is the compositional ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 39,885 26-04-2016, 09:06 AM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Slow Worms in Forest Hill
Post: Life in SE23 - Slow Worms in Forest Hill

Fantastic variety of wildlife in the area. Have uploaded a video of Slow Worms in my garden today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCec5ruJU7c
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 9 9,962 12-05-2016, 09:29 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Slow Worms in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Slow Worms in Forest Hill

[quote]is the 2nd one alive?[/quote] Yes, I think it is. Towards the end of the clip it is definitely moving ahead of the larger animal, rather than being dragged. The jaws around the head is some...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 9 9,962 13-05-2016, 11:30 AM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Slow Worms in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Slow Worms in Forest Hill

Hi Erekose [quote]The head grabbing is a part of the Slow worm mating process[/quote] Yes, I just had the same info from the helpful Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust: "The male has ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 9 9,962 13-05-2016, 06:01 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

Forest Hill is well provided with two large car parks, but they seem to be underused: (1) The High Street (Sainsbury's) car park is unaccountably inaccessible. (2) Perry Vale car park is cut off fro...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 127 124,212 17-05-2016, 12:08 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

[quote]The Sainsbury's car park wins[/quote] I agree, but it is inaccessible. I was there this morning and it's empty. Vehicles need to be able to turn left into Manor Mount from Honor Oak Road.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 127 124,212 18-05-2016, 10:59 AM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close?

[quote]An independent cinema would be fantastic though. [/quote] As would a 'live music' venue - Forest Hill actually has the car parks to facilitate a cool venue, but there would need to be stro...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 238 245,859 20-05-2016, 05:58 AM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

[/quote]It does feel awkward to get to, but in reality you are probably only adding a few minutes driving time from any direction.[/quote] From North of London Road, it can easily be 15 minutes bec...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 127 124,212 20-05-2016, 06:10 AM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close?

[quote]How about a community-run cinema?[/quote] Great idea. Whirled Art run a very nice cinema in a railway arch next to Loughborough Junction, I wonder if they could be persuaded to take it on?
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 238 245,859 20-05-2016, 09:47 AM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

lacb [quote]Follow the link in my post up thread (10) for methodology used in comparative analysis by borough: http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php...7#pid74387 The council may well have an...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 44 39,885 31-05-2016, 03:40 AM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

[quote]I don't think there is much confusion about Davids Rd - it is clear why it has to be a one-way. The question is why the traffic is choked off at the top of Manor Mt and I don't see why it shoul...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 06-06-2016, 10:10 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount - police enforcing one-way
Post: RE: Manor Mount - police enforcing one-way

[quote]But why was the road closed? [/quote] A very good question. Have you asked the Council?
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 4 7,362 06-06-2016, 10:12 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Perryman wrote [quote]Honor Oak Road is not historically a main road. It is a narrow, twisty and hilly residential Rd. The P4 is designed for such roads. Forcing its use as a main road is the unde...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 123 98,939 06-06-2016, 10:20 PM
  Thread: Ward Panel
Post: Ward Panel

Please can someone explain to me what the Ward Panel is (I believe it's a consultative body representing local interests to the police to help set priorities), how it operates, who is on it - nomina...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 1 2,828 14-06-2016, 10:51 PM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: The Capitol to close

No enterprise with commercial nous will take over the building without obtaining plans from the Council detailing how they are going to integrate the two car parks with the town centre.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 238 245,859 23-06-2016, 12:35 PM
  Thread: Please sign the petition Remove the franchise for Southern Rail from Govia Thameslink
Post: RE: Please sign the petition Remove the franchise ...

I thought TFL was taking over the London routes operated by Southern.
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 18 16,779 24-06-2016, 02:24 PM
  Thread: Please sign the petition Remove the franchise for Southern Rail from Govia Thameslink
Post: RE: Please sign the petition Remove the franchise ...

The Green MP Caroline Lucas is demonstrating support - reported today in 'The Guardian'. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jul/04/caroline-lucas-strip-incompetent-southern-rail-operator-of-con...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 18 16,779 04-07-2016, 05:41 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign

[quote]I would be interested in more information on this. What's your aim beyond making one road quieter and more pleasant. Won't the effect be to make other places proportionately worse? [/quote] ...
Devonish Forester SE23 Topics 26 22,941 12-07-2016, 11:39 AM
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