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THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
Started this discussion. Last reply by JC Jun 15, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The labels are off and now it’s official: the speed limit in Haringey’s side roads is 20mph. There is no doubt that impacts at lower speeds greatly reduce the risk of serious injury. I have my…Continue
Suspension of Cllr Gideon Bull following his decision to oppose cuts to vulnerable adults.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Essex Feb 7, 2016. 1 Reply 0 Likes
You may be aware that Labour Councillor Gideon Bull spoke out against the closure by Haringey Council of a number of Day Centres in the borough for those suffering from dementia. (The only one to do…Continue
Washing Machine Repairer Sought
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Bowles Dec 6, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi - pretty prosaic posting, I am afraid. Can anyone recommend a reliable washing machine repairer please? I have had a Bosch for many years (incredibly reliable - a real workhorse) but the bearings…Continue
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"Many thanks - I guess that is in the Civic Centre Wood Green. BB"
Brian Bowles replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Cabinet Decision on Hornsey Town Hall "called in" - how embarrassing
"I may have missed it but can you let me know the date of the meeting (together with time and location?) Thanks. "
JC replied to Brian Bowles's discussion THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
"Well it is my house at number 12... nothing to do with a 20mph limit - he was doing about 50.. as it was a police chase.. with large quantities of stuff in the boot..
I challenge anyone to stick to 20 going either up or down say Ferme park road,…"
N8Princess replied to Brian Bowles's discussion THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
"Hi Ella yes the driver did stop but it took a good few minutes before he came over to the chap he hit. Since everyone waiting for the bus saw the accident and there is probably pleny of cctv at that spot, it would have been recklessly stupid not to…"
Ella B. replied to Brian Bowles's discussion THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
"Awful. I myself was hit whilst on a zebra crossing. I suffered numerous injuries which will effect me for the rest of my life. Very sad to hear some drivers are not obeying the 20mph limit. This limit is to protect cyclists and…"
N8Princess replied to Brian Bowles's discussion THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
"Well the driver who revved through the lights by the Clocktower around 7:20 this morning and accelerated along the Broadway clipped a pedestrian crossing the road. Very luckily the person who was hit did not seem badly injured but it was a shocking…"
JC replied to Brian Bowles's discussion THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
"Well if you happen to drive across through a red route (30mph limit).. beware as i got caught (and fined £100 and 3 points off) for doing just 26mph.. So now you know at some point the Met traffic unit will trap some of us near a red…"
Rob Jackson replied to Brian Bowles's discussion THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
"You seem to assume that nobody obeys speed limits unless there is someone looking over their shoulder and enforcing them. In fact many citizens are law abiding and will keep to the new limits because it is the right thing to do. I remember similar…"
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THE NEW 20 MPH TRAFFIC SIGNS
The labels are off and now it’s official: the speed limit in Haringey’s side roads is 20mph. There is no doubt that impacts at lower speeds greatly reduce the risk of serious injury. I have my doubts, however, whether this new limit with be observed. Driving regularly in the boroughs of Hackney and Islington, where the 20 mph limit is widespread, I am aware that 20mph speed limits are observed infrequently and then only 100 or so metres beyond the boroughs’ speed cameras. The speed limit…See More
Adrian Essex replied to Brian Bowles's discussion Suspension of Cllr Gideon Bull following his decision to oppose cuts to vulnerable adults.
"This petition is still getting signatures - clearly the anger has not died down. Even though the petition is not on the Haringey petitions system it may well still be worth getting touch with"
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Suspension of Cllr Gideon Bull following his decision to oppose cuts to vulnerable adults.
You may be aware that Labour Councillor Gideon Bull spoke out against the closure by Haringey Council of a number of Day Centres in the borough for those suffering from dementia. (The only one to do so.) His temerity in speaking out resulted in a three month suspension from the Labour Party. This has really put Haringey on the (international) map. A petition was launched to have him reinstated. At the time of writing the number of signatories has reached very nearly 60,000 worldwide! If you…See More
Brian Bowles replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Sample answers to the Hornsey Town Hall Creative Trust questionnaire
"In my experience Haringey Council makes up its mind on policy, puts out a consultation, listens to representation (which usually disagrees with their proposals) ignores it and then does exactly what it had planned to do in the first place. This is…"
Brian Bowles replied to Adrian Essex's discussion W3 email to tfl buses customer services
"Well, that's telling you. They don't consider there is a problem and they are not going to do anything about it. (Which I am sure will go down well with all those people who are unable to get on a bus which is already full.) Have a…"
Brian Bowles replied to David Winskill's discussion Activity in the Bargain Bookshop
"Waitrose vegetables have to be the most expensive of any of the supermarket chains. "
Brian Bowles replied to David Winskill's discussion Activity in the Bargain Bookshop
"WHO PUT THE 'WAIT' IN WAITROSE?Well, I couldn't help but notice that the 'blinds' had gone up following my raising the matter with the manager a week earlier. I pointed out that Waitrose had purchased the lease prior to the…"
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