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- 18 Sep 2016 16:23
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Proposed Constituency Boundaries
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10360
Re: Proposed Constituency Boundaries
No problem with reducing total number of MPs (although total in the Lords a much more egregious problem). But more marginals? Elections being decided purely on marginals is a distorting disgrace. Only one question should ever be asked when setting up an electoral system — why should where someone li...
- 24 Jan 2016 19:27
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: TFL to take over SouthEastern and Southern Rail
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10974
Re: TFL to take over SouthEastern and Southern Rail
In terms of subsidy, the old "extremities" argument does have merit, and certainly there should always be a concerted effort to ensure that no one who lives remotely to our cities is disenfranchised in anyway. But if you'll excuse me, the old argument about Cornish or Scottish extremities ...
- 24 Jan 2016 17:16
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: TFL to take over SouthEastern and Southern Rail
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10974
Re: TFL to take over SouthEastern and Southern Rail
Interesting to note that statistic about train traffic doubling since 1985, seems surprising considering that London's population only recently surpassed its pre-war peak. But it's certainly worth bearing in mind the amount of infrastructure development work that's going on, and which must affect ou...
- 23 Dec 2015 23:17
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Sydenham Beer Rebellion is here to stay
- Replies: 31
- Views: 26405
Re: Sydenham Beer Rebellion is here to stay
This news, together with Bob Wines opening up by the station, makes for an excellent local Christmas present. Both traders will help, hopefully, in making other innovative retailers consider setting up in Sydenham. The very best to all at Sydenham Beer Rebellion! We'll be in for a celebratory pint d...
- 22 Sep 2015 12:38
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Wallet found
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7278
Re: Wallet found
One in the eye for anyone who thinks Twitter is only good for the kind of people who like reporting on what kind of sandwich they're eating - hopefully it will help make Twitter's direct connection potential clearer. A great piece of sleuthing to find him, and a good story to read of a lunchtime.
- 16 May 2015 23:25
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: The nightmare that is Southern Rail....
- Replies: 37
- Views: 27938
Re: The nightmare that is Southern Rail....
Fabulously patronising comment indeed. Doubtless it being so would never have occurred to the man. You're obviously so, so unfortunate not to share Eagle's experience-led authority in this matter. My God, the trains in London are stunningly, stunningly poor. And you know what? People understand that...
- 23 Apr 2015 07:33
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Parliamentary Election Hustings
- Replies: 120
- Views: 92642
Re: Parliamentary Election Hustings - 24th April
If they're such a weak bunch, their absence on the night would have been telling in itself. Organisers should have gone ahead anyway and let attendees make their own minds up. Even this year's TV debates have gone ahead without one or other party leader. These people are standing for office. If they...
- 27 Aug 2014 12:48
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Very bad signal in Sydenham?!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14969
Re: Very bad signal in Sydenham?!
Happy to report that 3 has actually very good reception in Sydenham. Had it for nearly four years and it' been much better than Virgin previously (which is I guess part of EE now). In the evenings I've taken to using 3 to stream radio content (it's 4G in Sydenham now) over my yo-yoing wi-fi (supplie...
- 30 Jan 2013 22:42
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: 20mph zone proposed for 'Thorpes' area of Sydenham
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12935
Re: 20mph zone proposed for 'Thorpes' area of Sydenham
1) The availability of funding is not a reason for action. I thought this whole "quick, we've got some cash so let's spend it" nonsense was being driven out of local government. I hope this is an aberration. 2) The data on speeds has been rendered laughable because it was conducted two mon...
- 21 Mar 2011 10:24
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Greyhound to be run by owners of East Dulwich Tavern, etc.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 41220
Re: Greyhound to be run by owners of East Dulwich Tavern, et
I have always assumed that "The Two Half's" is so called because it is the property of a gentleman by the name of Mr. Two Half. This thread is making me question that assumption.
- 1 Mar 2011 20:34
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
http://palacemag.co.uk/news/palace-boss ... les-views/
Not much that's new, apart from the exhibition bit - which might be tied into the roof idea. At least he's talking to people, albeit other business folk.
Not much that's new, apart from the exhibition bit - which might be tied into the roof idea. At least he's talking to people, albeit other business folk.
- 23 Feb 2011 17:37
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
Duke, thanks for the useful intelligence on the size of the stadium. I figured twice the height, so it's good to have someone confirm that. I'm no engineer, but I'd certainly understand if the project cost went sky high (if you pardon the pun) at the prospect of digging down to reduce the overall en...
- 21 Feb 2011 12:39
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
Last week on the BBC's local football programme 'Late Kick-Off', CPFC director Steve Parrish was interviewed about the impact of the Olympic Stadium decision on CPFC's own plans. If you consider the ideas woolly already, you might think them even less realistic after hearing Parrish suggest a) a per...
- 8 Feb 2011 12:36
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Greyhound to be run by owners of East Dulwich Tavern, etc.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 41220
Re: Greyhound to be run by owners of East Dulwich Tavern, et
I think you'll find it's "The Two Half's". Tch, honestly. Get it right.
(I prefer to think it was named after a Mr. Two Half, but even that's stretching it.)
(I prefer to think it was named after a Mr. Two Half, but even that's stretching it.)
- 1 Feb 2011 12:49
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
IMAGE: http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44390000/jpg/_44390502_empty_pa300.jpg This is Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. It has a capacity of 28,700. The picture shows one of the ends of the ground. As you can see, it has two tiers. Both tiers appear to be similar in height (if you include thos...
- 30 Jan 2011 12:06
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
To be fair, The Commander, other parks in London don't have huge, unused all-seater stadiums sitting slap bang in the middle of them! That aside, there's no question that traffic and parking control are big, unanswered questions. I went to Selhurst Park yesterday, my second visit this season. Observ...
- 25 Jan 2011 16:21
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
Hi Hill Dweller, Exploiting a coincidence in names? They were nicknamed the Glaziers before they were nicknamed the eagles, and their club badge incorporates the Crystal Palace. Why 'glaziers' ?- because of the Palace! It's not a coincidence, or a question of usurping, or inheritance — it's just his...
- 25 Jan 2011 11:45
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
The park is used moderately for those playing the odd game, walking the odd dog or just visiting the dinosaurs. But in the middle of it all is this wide, space-consuming all-seater stadium - and it's virtually unused all year around. Isn't this the point? A viable tenant for the stadium site leading...
- 23 Jan 2011 20:02
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
Evening Mr Dweller et al, Not sure why you would assume I don't use public transport. As it happens, I much prefer trains, buses and (push) bike to get around. I lived north of the river for more than 30 years and I've always found it astounding how badly people in the south of London think their co...
- 22 Jan 2011 18:08
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 137671
Re: Crystal Palace stadium re-development?
Evening Hill Dweller, 1) Agreed. It is a bit parky. 2) Public transport. Well, I guess the length of trains *might* be an issue, but it's the number of trains they'd have to look at. IMHO the new Overground trains are perfect for dealing with decanting large crowds. 2) I certainly don't accept that ...