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  Thread: Trash and litter on David's Road every week
Post: RE: Trash and litter on David's Road every week

If it makes you feel any better I took photos and submitted it to the council. Also requested that Street cleaners patrol the area more. Probably won't do anything but hopefully we can put it on their...
Decker SE23 Topics 11 12,392 18-11-2014, 11:49 AM
  Thread: Junction of London Road and Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: London Road Junction with Honor Oak Road

I don't understand - isn't Manor mount 2 way except for entering from Honor Oak Road? Ie: if you live at the top of Manor mount you can go any direction you like?
Decker SE23 Topics 58 54,270 18-11-2014, 11:51 AM
  Thread: Fairlawn school rated Outstanding in all areas
Post: RE: Fairlawn school rated Outstanding in all areas

Fairlawn. The school that most SE23 residents will never ever see the benefit of. Catchment area of 250 metres? Lol.
Decker SE23 Topics 3 7,486 18-11-2014, 11:54 AM
  Thread: Junction of London Road and Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: London Road Junction with Honor Oak Road

Cheers thanks for that clarification.
Decker SE23 Topics 58 54,270 18-11-2014, 12:13 PM
  Thread: Children in cafes
Post: RE: Children in cafes

Those popular fashion buggies don't really fold sideways though, that's the problem. Hence why people usually sell them pretty quickly! Anyway, are we really complaining about this? This is just...
Decker Wider Topics 62 51,559 15-12-2014, 11:45 AM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the wor...

It's not all in your head. Performance has been atrocious in peak hour lately. Check this table out. Anything after 7:50am expect to be delayed by 5+ minutes more than half the time. (data based on la...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 15-12-2014, 01:50 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 think Crossrail will take some of the pressure off Canada Water. Although, population growth will probably negate any benefit. You'll still have to queue up to use the escalators no matter what :thu...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 30-12-2014, 01:27 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...

[b]Overground platforms to Jubilee line reversing the escalator[/b] This will never happen. It's already been requested numerous times. The response is that they fear the bottom of the escalators w...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 06-01-2015, 08:32 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...

Holy fuck. They have cancelled for the rest of the week 16.36 London Bridge to West Croydon 17.06 London Bridge to West Croydon 17.38 London Bridge to West Croydon 18.06 London Bridge to West Cr...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 07-01-2015, 05:44 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Police SNT Newsletter - Jan 2015
Post: RE: Forest Hill Police SNT Newsletter - Jan 2015

Wow the delivery bikes got a mention. One beeped at me and came out of nowhere, like I was in the wrong as he rode down the footpath! Glad someone reported these morons.
Decker SE23 Topics 4 7,723 07-01-2015, 07:00 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 New Cross service has to be suspended in peak hour if this continues. It's that simple. Just like over the Christmas period when they ran extra services and took away the new cross service.
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 08-01-2015, 09:09 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...

It is Friday though. 15-20% less passengers on a Friday Wow I'm negative this week! .
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 09-01-2015, 12:06 PM
  Thread: Children in cafes
Post: RE: Children in cafes

Guys I think Jenros is just trolling this thread. Lol
Decker Wider Topics 62 51,559 09-01-2015, 07:09 PM
  Thread: Burgled in Canonbie Road
Post: RE: Burgled Yesterday ED/Forest Hill

Criminals are always canvassing all areas of London. Even FH had a few muggings last year. Then nothing. They just move from area to area. Once the police are on the case they move to the next one. ...
Decker SE23 Topics 8 11,495 09-01-2015, 07:13 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 wrote 2 letters. 1. To London Overground saying they need to cancel the New Cross service and use those trains to run extra West Croydon/CP services. Put on a shuttle bus between NCG and NC. ...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 15-01-2015, 04:23 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 think best thing to do is send an email or call the office of your local MP. They are the ones that can put pressure on people at the top. They have a team of people that have to respond to you pers...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 15-01-2015, 06:29 PM
  Thread: Keep it classy Forest Hill. Fly tipping outside Pedder
Post: RE: Keep it classy Forest Hill. Fly tipping outsid...

Well the council doesn't really offer sufficient hard waste collection anymore. I think you have to pay for it and the times they give you are probably rubbish, no pun intended. Just checked it's £15...
Decker SE23 Topics 18 16,557 25-01-2015, 05:16 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount closed
Post: RE: Manor Mount closed

This must be an issue for other Streets and I'm sure other streets have come up with solutions. We need to find another example in another council area where they have successfully deterred drivers. ...
Decker SE23 Topics 7 10,185 29-01-2015, 06:16 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've found the morning fine last 2 weeks. Been getting a seat on the LB trains even after 8. Train never gets in superfast (17 min). But far less sitting for 10 minutes. It probably takes 20-25 which ...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 03-02-2015, 12:47 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...

Here's a trick. If you get to CW and it's crazy. Go to the Northbound platform and catch it backwards one stop to Rotherhithe. That's how you win. Instead of risking not getting on the train at CW you...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 05-02-2015, 01:09 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian accident at Sainsbury's crossing
Post: RE: Pedestrian accident Sainsbury's crossing

Terrible to hear. Hope he's Ok. I think it's just the nature of the south Circular. You have to have your wits about you and never cross without the lights.
Decker SE23 Topics 45 44,488 10-02-2015, 08:25 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian accident at Sainsbury's crossing
Post: RE: Pedestrian accident Sainsbury's crossing

I don't have a car. But I doubt the lights can be changed. We live on the SOUTH CIRCULAR. Keeping traffic flowing is the priority. Especially at the corner where the station is. It's like people...
Decker SE23 Topics 45 44,488 18-02-2015, 10:43 AM
  Thread: Money Shop Closed
Post: RE: Money Shop

Someone open an Honest Burger... :)
Decker SE23 Topics 10 10,856 18-02-2015, 02:36 PM
  Thread: Rail engineering works
Post: RE: Travel misery 28 Feb - 1 Mar

Also Catford trains which run in to Blackfriars and Catford Bridge trains that run in to Charing Cross via Waterloo East.
Decker SE23 Topics 30 33,336 24-02-2015, 05:27 PM
  Thread: Rail engineering works
Post: RE: Travel misery 28 Feb - 1 Mar

The website says engineering works between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace/Norwood Junction. So, it's got nothing to do with London Bridge. Southern are still running some services on the 2 ex...
Decker SE23 Topics 30 33,336 25-02-2015, 04:59 PM
  Thread: Gridlock
Post: RE: Gridlock

I put a lot of the blame on the gasworks company. The assets they used to set up traffic control were not adequate. Shutting down one of the busiest roads in London with 2 tiny temporary traffic lig...
Decker SE23 Topics 26 23,849 27-02-2015, 05:13 PM
  Thread: Gridlock
Post: RE: Gridlock

Thanks. Was wondering why it was so quiet this morning. Thought it may have been the beginning of a zombie apocalypse.
Decker SE23 Topics 26 23,849 02-03-2015, 10:11 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...

Those pictures are hilarious. How can some people lose all self respect just to catch a train. They just need to have a constant BTP presence and arrest anyone who does stuff like that. Or put th...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 04-03-2015, 10:34 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morriso...

Yasmine - from what I can see on that article the issue it was rejected on was deliveries and rubbish disposal. Which are significant issues to overcome. Rather than the absurd views of "cheap a...
Decker SE23 Topics 141 165,000 07-03-2015, 01:31 PM
  Thread: Rail engineering works
Post: RE: Rail engineering works

That's because Forest Hill Society and people on this forum campaigned for more buses on Saturday peak! People power!!
Decker SE23 Topics 30 33,336 10-03-2015, 11:31 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...

It was probably best that things were so bad last week and someone was quick enough to capture those people diving under the barriers. The media attention is bringing the issues to a national lev...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 10-03-2015, 11:57 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...

They are going to be running Thameslink 24 hours a day 7 days a week on our line. So it can't be a line issue? It must be a station/staffing issue, which is probably easier to campaign for and get som...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 11-03-2015, 06:49 PM
  Thread: African Restaurant opposite FH station
Post: RE: African Restaurant opposite FH station

Holy cow. This is unexpected and potentially awesome. I'm excited.
Decker SE23 Topics 41 45,650 07-04-2015, 04:38 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Before I write a response to the official planning application. What are some of the main points worth bringing up? I think the fact that Forest Hill already takes on its fair share of those in ...
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 08-04-2015, 11:34 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway

Wowee. That is awesome. SE23!!!
Decker SE23 Topics 195 191,402 13-04-2015, 01:48 PM
  Thread: Pavement closed on London Road by Honor Oak Rd risk
Post: RE: Pavement closed on London Road by Honor Oak Rd...

Some people are just stupid and lazy. The signs on the weekend clearly pointed to cross the road and go up the other side. Instead they just preferred to walk around the barriers and on to the road wi...
Decker SE23 Topics 8 10,303 13-04-2015, 01:50 PM
  Thread: Councils to start restricting sibling priority for primary school places
Post: Councils to start restricting sibling priority for...

Wandsworth council are removing sibling priority from Sept 2016 for anyone who moves 800m from the school their first child went to. Sounds absolute fair and is needed across London and especially i...
Decker SE23 Topics 29 30,136 16-04-2015, 11:44 AM
  Thread: Councils to start restricting sibling priority for primary school places
Post: RE: Councils to start restricting sibling priority...

That's how I see it. Yes some people would be affected unfairly. But far less than who are already affected by what goes on now. I see two issues: 1. Cheating the system (which will always happen ...
Decker SE23 Topics 29 30,136 17-04-2015, 09:54 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...

The Victoria - London Bridge route is the lowest priority route I reckon Southern have. It has to cross and intersect a lot of other routes. Which means if it's delayed, it's going to cause a lot of p...
Decker SE23 Topics 333 287,841 17-04-2015, 10:02 AM
  Thread: Councils to start restricting sibling priority for primary school places
Post: RE: Councils to start restricting sibling priority...

I just read the article in the paper and wanted to get everyone's thoughts on it. That's all. Like someone said above if there was a perfect solution then whoever came up with it would be electe...
Decker SE23 Topics 29 30,136 17-04-2015, 11:33 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 1 Manor Mount
Post: RE: Planning Application: 1 Manor Mount

Isn't the tactic to wait until it's in a state of disrepair? Then you can ignore all conservation issues, knock it down and just build a profit maximising new build without the costs of keeping the ol...
Decker SE23 Topics 50 58,347 21-04-2015, 10:01 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

So many documents to read. The transport assessment as mentioned above has mistakes in it. They include bus 176,185 etc which are outside the maximum distances. No mention of the site being on a h...
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 21-04-2015, 11:57 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 1 Manor Mount
Post: RE: Planning Application: 1 Manor Mount

Haha missed that. But yeah. It must be the case. Subsidence is so costly and difficult. Not to mention even if you do fix it, your insurance premium will be insane. Thsts one of the first que...
Decker SE23 Topics 50 58,347 21-04-2015, 12:11 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

If you can't be bothered watching basically what you'd expect. Double the amount of people allowed living in horrid conditions (unsafe live wires etc) . On one property he was collecting £12,000 a mon...
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 21-04-2015, 07:03 PM
  Thread: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours
Post: RE: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours

Oh gee this is a tough one. In winter I welcome 10-4 or 11-5. Summer it doesn't matter. Whatever suits the staff more I'd say. Earlier people can go home on a Sunday the better.
Decker SE23 Topics 35 39,018 22-04-2015, 09:46 AM
  Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland
Post: RE: Walk to Save Southwark Woods - 8th March

It's 2015....why would anyone think we need burial plots in Central London?
Decker SE23 Topics 133 97,464 22-04-2015, 09:52 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Put my comments in last night. I noticed the website only allows 1,000 characters which is tiny. So I just emailed them. Got a reply, it says you may have to appear in person? Anyway - watch thi...
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 23-04-2015, 10:19 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Firstly I think it's great that Cllr Upex and Cllr Hilton are involved and commenting on this issue. I agree with Antony's sentiments that Cllr Upex's emotional appeal is out of place. We are not...
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 23-04-2015, 10:37 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Yeah, let's keep this thread on topic and try to keep politics to a minimum....
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 24-04-2015, 02:15 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Wasn't someone saying the one in Bromley has 24/7 staff and also CCTV. There needs to be more of that. For the safety of the residents themselves. Having someone there from 9-5 is pretty useless. My...
Decker SE23 Topics 224 192,188 13-05-2015, 03:45 PM
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