TopCat
Putin fanboy
The man done well managing that crowd.
Brixton coronavirus: local help, resources, business closures and news
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The man done well managing that crowd.
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hiraethified
Happily there's pretty good stocks in Iceland now but you have to queue up to get in. Same with Poundland and Iceland - and there's plenty of fruit and veg along Electric Avenue.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Good stuff. Everyone cant be eating that much more. It had to settle down as things went off in the fridge.Happily there's pretty good stocks in Iceland now but you have to queue up to get in. Same with Poundland and Iceland - and there's plenty of fruit and veg along Electric Avenue.
teuchter
je suis teuchter
It's been a bit dodgy but nowhere as bad as I'd expected. I had wondered if it would all collapse with everyone suddenly doing remote working.
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
Lidl Acre Lane had zero bread at 12.30 pm today.
On the other hand they had stacks of 4x410g Newgate baked beans @ 98p per pack on the shelf and a back-up pallet.
Not as good as Morrisons £1 ones, but a bird in the hand and all that.
Final tip - Demerara sugar @ £1.38 for 1 Kg is back in Lidl Acre Lane. Goes well with the £1.39/200g throat-stripping economy Rich Roast coffee granules.
PS there was a queue to get in. Took about 20 minutes in the queue AFAIR
On the other hand they had stacks of 4x410g Newgate baked beans @ 98p per pack on the shelf and a back-up pallet.
Not as good as Morrisons £1 ones, but a bird in the hand and all that.
Final tip - Demerara sugar @ £1.38 for 1 Kg is back in Lidl Acre Lane. Goes well with the £1.39/200g throat-stripping economy Rich Roast coffee granules.
PS there was a queue to get in. Took about 20 minutes in the queue AFAIR
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I cycled around today.
Went to the Brixton Road Post Office / chemist to pay some bills. They have a queue. Three people in shop with queue outside.
People were behaving in sensible fashion. But us in queue did have to explain to two people about the queue. It was on a notice on the door. Apart from waiting in a queue limiting numbers is to help safeguard staff.
Im going to stick to Brixton road and LJ for shopping.
Brixton is mad. All the shops in the market had no system to limit numbers. The butchers were acting like normal. I saw five people next to each other at the counter. So no shopping for me in Brixton market from now on in most places.
To be frank Im going try to avoid central Brixton after what I saw.
Went to the Brixton Road Post Office / chemist to pay some bills. They have a queue. Three people in shop with queue outside.
People were behaving in sensible fashion. But us in queue did have to explain to two people about the queue. It was on a notice on the door. Apart from waiting in a queue limiting numbers is to help safeguard staff.
Im going to stick to Brixton road and LJ for shopping.
Brixton is mad. All the shops in the market had no system to limit numbers. The butchers were acting like normal. I saw five people next to each other at the counter. So no shopping for me in Brixton market from now on in most places.
To be frank Im going try to avoid central Brixton after what I saw.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
On the homeless. Saw a lot of tents in one area. ( I won't say where exactly).
Boris has told
It sounds good but the small print shows it not.
All its doing is saying no one will be evicted during a certain period of time. Once the government decides this is over Landlords will be able to evict people or expect them to pay the backdated rent during the health crisis period.
I listened to really good World Service programme this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk
One of the economists Kate Raworth was optmistically saying that this crisis is oppurtunity to change the economy to one that benefits the people. She was not calling for the overthrow of capitalism or markets. What she was saying that markets should be orientated to providing goods and services to people. That we are social animals who are dependent on each other. This health crisis is showing this.
More info on her ideas here:
www.nesta.org.uk
It always was the case but in Neo liberalism it was disregarded.
She used rent as an example. In this country even though the traditional economy is grinding to a halt this government is not ending payments to the rentier class. The rent extraction class have always done well. The workers haven't.
One of the reasons this country is so unequal is those who exist by selling their labour are unequal to those who make money by rent. The rentier class.
She was arguing for a change in economy from rent extraction to market in goods and services based on social good.
So basically doing away with rent extraction class.
What should happen is that rent extraction is banned for three months. Not just suspended with debt built up to be repaid or eviction.
With view to doing away with the rentier class. To be replaced by a social market in goods and services.
Boris has told
It sounds good but the small print shows it not.
All its doing is saying no one will be evicted during a certain period of time. Once the government decides this is over Landlords will be able to evict people or expect them to pay the backdated rent during the health crisis period.
I listened to really good World Service programme this morning.
BBC World Service - The Real Story, Coronavirus: How will it change us?
Could the coronavirus outbreak provide humanity with new perspectives?
One of the economists Kate Raworth was optmistically saying that this crisis is oppurtunity to change the economy to one that benefits the people. She was not calling for the overthrow of capitalism or markets. What she was saying that markets should be orientated to providing goods and services to people. That we are social animals who are dependent on each other. This health crisis is showing this.
More info on her ideas here:
Kate Raworth: We need a new understanding of what the economy is and what it’s for
Kate Raworth on creating a fairer and more sustainable economy
www.nesta.org.uk
It always was the case but in Neo liberalism it was disregarded.
She used rent as an example. In this country even though the traditional economy is grinding to a halt this government is not ending payments to the rentier class. The rent extraction class have always done well. The workers haven't.
One of the reasons this country is so unequal is those who exist by selling their labour are unequal to those who make money by rent. The rentier class.
She was arguing for a change in economy from rent extraction to market in goods and services based on social good.
So basically doing away with rent extraction class.
What should happen is that rent extraction is banned for three months. Not just suspended with debt built up to be repaid or eviction.
With view to doing away with the rentier class. To be replaced by a social market in goods and services.
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editor
hiraethified
It's certainly going to get very spicy when rich landlords start demanding money off cash-strapped residents when this calms down.
#uptherevolution
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
On the no eviction promise by the Tories. No surprise it favours landlords.
UK eviction ban promise broken, say critics
UK eviction ban promise broken, say critics
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BusLanes
Pedestrian
EU has asked Netflix to stop streaming high def for this reason, or at least that's what people on Twitter say
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Does that apply to Noors too? I must say I'm put off even trying to shop around the market if people are crowding each other.
editor
hiraethified
I'm staying away from central Brixton if I can for shopping. It's still pretty busy with queues and security everywhere (including the unpleasant one at Sainsbury's who seems to think he's a bouncer at some rough club). Loughborough Junction NISA was actually pleasant to visit!
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I didnt go into Nours.
Agree with editor that LJ is better for the time being.
Nisa in LJ is turning out to be a nice place to shop. They opened , after being closed for ages, just before the virus.
I had a cycle around Brockwell park , Herne Hill and Brixton road area today. Less crowding in shops outside Brixton.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I saw the egg stall outside Iceland in Brixton was there yesterday. Had plenty of eggs.
Treacle Toes
Time
Lambeth coronavirus helpline
A helpline is available for people in Lambeth who are over 70 or have an existing medical condition which makes them more vulnerable to coronavirus. You or someone acting on your behalf can call the helpline to get advice on issues you are having, including access to medicines and food. The call handler will help you to connect with the right department in the council or to other organisations, such as Age UK, who can help you get support.
The helpline number is 020 7926 2999.
The helpline is open from 8am - 8pm everyday
www.lambeth.gov.uk
A helpline is available for people in Lambeth who are over 70 or have an existing medical condition which makes them more vulnerable to coronavirus. You or someone acting on your behalf can call the helpline to get advice on issues you are having, including access to medicines and food. The call handler will help you to connect with the right department in the council or to other organisations, such as Age UK, who can help you get support.
The helpline number is 020 7926 2999.
The helpline is open from 8am - 8pm everyday
Help for residents
Get help with things like food, medicine, benefits and financial support.
www.lambeth.gov.uk
Treacle Toes
Time
Statement from Leader of Lambeth Council;
Dear resident,
I wanted to update you on Lambeth council’s response to the coronavirus thus far, and the measures that are in place following Monday’s announcement by the UK Government.
Firstly I want to urge you to stick to the restrictions imposed by the UK Government on Monday evening. The message could not be more stark or more important – stay at home and save lives. These measures are essential to protecting our friends, family and neighbours as well as our NHS at this very difficult time. By following the official advice, you will play a vital part in the battle against the virus.
While we can all play our most important part in these challenging times by following the advice, the council is working incredibly hard to protect vulnerable people most at risk, support those impacted by the crisis and keep key services running. I want to pay tribute to our hard-working council staff, police, NHS staff and other public servants who are doing vital work in so many ways to help so many people. I don’t need a government definition to tell me that they have always been key workers - but they are long overdue recognition for their commitment to helping others and they have stepped up even more to do that in the last few weeks.
Protecting vulnerable people
The council’s number one priority is to support the over 4,000 most vulnerable residents in our borough. We are working very closely with our foodbanks, Lambeth Larder, Age UK and other organisations to ensure vulnerable residents have access to the supplies they need to stay safely at home. In only a week we have put in place a network which will shortly be called into action to deliver at a local level.
Today we are launching a helpline for vulnerable people to contact the council as part of our Community Hub which is the command centre for their protection and where food and medicine delivery, connection and distance support as well as intelligence and information will be coordinated.
I want to pay tribute to those who have already started this work in the community and have already helped many people who desperately needed support. Now, we need to harness the energy of our community to help our neighbours at this time of great need – please volunteer online at lambeth.gov.uk/volunteer to take part in this enormous community effort.
Supporting workers and businesses
Today, we have launched a major economic package to support workers and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We welcome the Government’s announcements, but have been lobbying to ensure that support is rolled out quickly and is extended to self-employed workers immediately.
This is a time of great anxiety for workers and businesses – and Lambeth council will do all in our power to help them through this.
Today we have announced Lambeth’s Local Economy Support Package which will include:
Lambeth council – on your side
The council is mobilising all its resources to deliver essential services. This has meant reducing some services in line with government advice (including closing our customer service centre, libraries and leisure centres) and redeploying staff to other areas. However, as well as the action I have set out, we are looking at all the services we offer and at what more we can do to help residents, as well as listening to feedback directly from you. As a result, we are:
This is a fast-moving situation, with constant discussions with our partners and local groups, emergency planning and changing government guidance several times a day. Please bear with us and do your part in this time of crisis. I am confident that Lambeth can pull together to see this out but it relies on us all playing our part.
Best wishes,
Cllr Jack Hopkins
Leader of Lambeth Council
Dear resident,
I wanted to update you on Lambeth council’s response to the coronavirus thus far, and the measures that are in place following Monday’s announcement by the UK Government.
Firstly I want to urge you to stick to the restrictions imposed by the UK Government on Monday evening. The message could not be more stark or more important – stay at home and save lives. These measures are essential to protecting our friends, family and neighbours as well as our NHS at this very difficult time. By following the official advice, you will play a vital part in the battle against the virus.
While we can all play our most important part in these challenging times by following the advice, the council is working incredibly hard to protect vulnerable people most at risk, support those impacted by the crisis and keep key services running. I want to pay tribute to our hard-working council staff, police, NHS staff and other public servants who are doing vital work in so many ways to help so many people. I don’t need a government definition to tell me that they have always been key workers - but they are long overdue recognition for their commitment to helping others and they have stepped up even more to do that in the last few weeks.
Protecting vulnerable people
The council’s number one priority is to support the over 4,000 most vulnerable residents in our borough. We are working very closely with our foodbanks, Lambeth Larder, Age UK and other organisations to ensure vulnerable residents have access to the supplies they need to stay safely at home. In only a week we have put in place a network which will shortly be called into action to deliver at a local level.
Today we are launching a helpline for vulnerable people to contact the council as part of our Community Hub which is the command centre for their protection and where food and medicine delivery, connection and distance support as well as intelligence and information will be coordinated.
I want to pay tribute to those who have already started this work in the community and have already helped many people who desperately needed support. Now, we need to harness the energy of our community to help our neighbours at this time of great need – please volunteer online at lambeth.gov.uk/volunteer to take part in this enormous community effort.
Supporting workers and businesses
Today, we have launched a major economic package to support workers and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We welcome the Government’s announcements, but have been lobbying to ensure that support is rolled out quickly and is extended to self-employed workers immediately.
This is a time of great anxiety for workers and businesses – and Lambeth council will do all in our power to help them through this.
Today we have announced Lambeth’s Local Economy Support Package which will include:
- Rent relief for voluntary and community sector and businesses that rent council properties and are most impacted by the crisis including hairdressers, cafes, restaurants, beauty salons and non-food retailers. This benefits over 220 local small businesses and community organisations.
- Grants to businesses – Government have announced grants of either £10,000 or £25,000 for businesses who receive Small Business Rate Relief or are in the retail, hospitality or leisure sectors. From today we are paying these grants directly to businesses who are eligible, and we are doing this before receiving the funding from Government. There is no need to apply for this and those who are eligible will be contacted directly.
- Business Rates relief – the business rate relief support announced by Government is being applied to accounts automatically. This includes 100% business rate relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses for 2020/21
- Freezing commercial waste charges for any pub, club or restaurant that requests it.
- We have established a Business Task Force with Lambeth’s 7 Business Improvement Districts, coordinating our response and working up additional proposals to support local businesses and support the eventual economic recovery effort
- Lobbying Government to support our self-employed residents, many of which work in the creative industries in Lambeth, with additional measures to alleviate financial hardship.
Lambeth council – on your side
The council is mobilising all its resources to deliver essential services. This has meant reducing some services in line with government advice (including closing our customer service centre, libraries and leisure centres) and redeploying staff to other areas. However, as well as the action I have set out, we are looking at all the services we offer and at what more we can do to help residents, as well as listening to feedback directly from you. As a result, we are:
- Expanding our Emergency Support Scheme for those at immediate risk of financial hardship, with an extra £500,000 for emergency financial support for Lambeth residents.
- Pausing all enforcement activity against people for council tax and rent arrears during the pandemic. It is vital you keep paying your council tax and rent if you can so you do not fall into debt but we do not wish to cause anxiety for people at this stressful time. Please contact us immediately if you have any problems with paying your council tax. We have already committed to not pursuing any evictions during this period as well.
- Expanding our support for vulnerable people who struggle to pay their council tax by increasing the scope and funding for our Council Tax Support Scheme.
- Offering council tax payment flexibility, for example switching direct debit payments so they run from June to March. Please contact the council tax team if you wish to discuss this further.
- We have invested additional money in our Crowdfunding platform to enable grants for local community organisations that are responding to the pandemic
- We are introducing free parking for NHS staff, social care staff and other key workers in the borough.
This is a fast-moving situation, with constant discussions with our partners and local groups, emergency planning and changing government guidance several times a day. Please bear with us and do your part in this time of crisis. I am confident that Lambeth can pull together to see this out but it relies on us all playing our part.
Best wishes,
Cllr Jack Hopkins
Leader of Lambeth Council
Sainsburys Brixton hill also had quite a lot of eggs when I just went in, and limited toilet roll instead. They're restricting number of people in the store (I only had to wait a minute or two) and alternate self service tills are shut to help people keep their distance
Sorry limited toilet roll ASWELL not instead (ahem)
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I find the Council leader Cllr Jack Hopkins statement slightly depressing.
Most of it is repeating what the government is doing.
Its not new action despite Cllr Hopkins saying about the Council being on your side. Its written in a way that says we are all in this together. But the way I read it its written in way that makes it clear once this is over it will be back too normal with the Council lording it over everyone again.
Waste charges for bars are stopped temporarily for example. Well they are closed by government so this goes without saying I would have thought.
The statement keeps saying "We" then in slightly threatening way says enforcement action against falling behind on Council Tax and rent is just temporarily paused.
Most of it is repeating what the government is doing.
Its not new action despite Cllr Hopkins saying about the Council being on your side. Its written in a way that says we are all in this together. But the way I read it its written in way that makes it clear once this is over it will be back too normal with the Council lording it over everyone again.
Waste charges for bars are stopped temporarily for example. Well they are closed by government so this goes without saying I would have thought.
The statement keeps saying "We" then in slightly threatening way says enforcement action against falling behind on Council Tax and rent is just temporarily paused.
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CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
I'm intrigued by the very low key treatment of mental health all of a sudden.
The Mosaic Clubhouse is closed up and has a notice outside saying that members who require assistance will have been contacted by phone.
The statement posted up by Rutita1 Brixton coronavirus: local help, resources, business closures and news
says that if vulnerable people ring the council call handlers will put people through to Age UK for example.
Knowing the office of Lambeth Age UK in 336 Brixton Road I would be very surprised if there is anyone there. The building manager normally stages a mass evacuation and shut-down of the whole place - shared with several other charities - if there is slight fall of snow in winter.
I myself am allegedly Bipolar 2 - which is a mood disorder causing fluctuations between over optimism and pessimism to the state of depression - and have been on treatment since 1993. My psychiatrist is probably on holiday in Japan right now visiting her family.
I am curious to know if she will make it back for my 7th April appointment at Lambeth Hospital.
I've had no contact from SLAM actually - though quite likely the psychiatrist will reply to her work email if I try that - even from Japan.
I have to say I feel OK mentally and reasonably OK physically.
I wonder whether all this coronaturmoil is affecting those with paranoia, schizophrenia etc?
Could be that the lock down is not too unsettling - providing they can get food, electricity, gas etc as required.
Maybe there will be scope in 2025 for someone to write a thesis on how the Coroavirus epidemic - as a social construct - affected people with mental illness - as a social construct.
The Mosaic Clubhouse is closed up and has a notice outside saying that members who require assistance will have been contacted by phone.
The statement posted up by Rutita1 Brixton coronavirus: local help, resources, business closures and news
says that if vulnerable people ring the council call handlers will put people through to Age UK for example.
Knowing the office of Lambeth Age UK in 336 Brixton Road I would be very surprised if there is anyone there. The building manager normally stages a mass evacuation and shut-down of the whole place - shared with several other charities - if there is slight fall of snow in winter.
I myself am allegedly Bipolar 2 - which is a mood disorder causing fluctuations between over optimism and pessimism to the state of depression - and have been on treatment since 1993. My psychiatrist is probably on holiday in Japan right now visiting her family.
I am curious to know if she will make it back for my 7th April appointment at Lambeth Hospital.
I've had no contact from SLAM actually - though quite likely the psychiatrist will reply to her work email if I try that - even from Japan.
I have to say I feel OK mentally and reasonably OK physically.
I wonder whether all this coronaturmoil is affecting those with paranoia, schizophrenia etc?
Could be that the lock down is not too unsettling - providing they can get food, electricity, gas etc as required.
Maybe there will be scope in 2025 for someone to write a thesis on how the Coroavirus epidemic - as a social construct - affected people with mental illness - as a social construct.
David Clapson
Well-Known Member
I used my motorbike to shop at M&S at Marble Arch yesterday - it was a glimpse of heaven. No queuing, mountains of food, very few people, everyone distancing correctly. Of course it's against the rules because I might crash and need to go to A&E. Or block the roads and impede emergency services and key workers. But I don't want to catch the virus from the shoppers in Brixton who don't follow the news. I wonder how much they know about the current situation?
editor
hiraethified
How the hell did I miss them?! I've just walked past!
Oh and I should add this comment I made in the Loughborough Junc thread as it might be useful for shoppers;
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