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We've now ascertained that photo mapping vehicles will continue to be a feature on Brixton's streets.
 
Well that's nice.


New shop called Doodle opening roughly opposite the tube (old mobile shop iirc). Run by network rail, it will be a parcel delivery/collection point, presumably to cater for people who are not at home to receive deliveries. (according to the guy having a ciggie break in the doorway).
 
Rushy said:
Well that's nice.


New shop called Doodle opening roughly opposite the tube (old mobile shop iirc). Run by network rail, it will be a parcel delivery/collection point, presumably to cater for people who are not at home to receive deliveries. (according to the guy having a ciggie break in the doorway).
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It'll be this lot then: https://www.doddle.it/
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(((PO)))
 
Nice idea. Wonder how it's operating costs compare to services using corner shops / chemists to do much the same thing? Staff and premises costs will be pretty hefty. The rent on that store must be £100k plus.
 
snowy_again said:
Lease is probably a Network Rail owned asset though? Like the tunnels etc. leading to the M&S / Bon Marche.
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Firstly, from what I could see on the site I reckon he may have had that bit about NR wrong. Secondly, even if it were NR I'm pretty sure the rent value of the unit would need to be accounted for somewhere. A company does not just give up 100,000k pa (guessing) income and pretend it isn't a cost.
 
Apologies everyone for raising the (apparently) highly contentious issue of street level mapping. I shall stick to discussing nu-Brixton burger ventures and the delights of the Village from now on, which by comparison seem model subjects of harmony and mutual agreement :)
 
Doddle is a JV between network rail and the investors behind Travelex. It can't record lease costs below the line- that breaks accounting rules.
 
Manter said:
Doddle is a JV between network rail and the investors behind Travelex. It can't record lease costs below the line- that breaks accounting rules.
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Cheers for checking that out.

I still don't believe that in putting together the business plan no one had had to justify the loss of the rental income. And if it is a JV, set up as a separate entity, the rent paid to NR is surely not below the line?
 
Rushy said:
Cheers for checking that out.

I still don't believe that in putting together the business plan no one had had to justify the loss of the rental income. And if it is a JV, set up as a separate entity, the rent paid to NR is surely not below the line?
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That's what I meant- the rent will have to be recorded as a liability. It is a liability to a separate entity, albeit one that is an owner of the new entity. National Rail can't give them the site rent free
 
Just saw a kid on a scooter being grabbed by plain clothes police outside the Ritzy. Moral of the story: when stopped at the lights always check your mirrors in case plod are in the car behind you.
 
Rushy said:
Well that's nice.


New shop called Doodle opening roughly opposite the tube (old mobile shop iirc). Run by network rail, it will be a parcel delivery/collection point, presumably to cater for people who are not at home to receive deliveries. (according to the guy having a ciggie break in the doorway).
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There's one at Brighton station. I thought it was a stationery shop and went in to buy a card. Oops.
 
David Clapson said:
Just saw a kid on a scooter being grabbed by plain clothes police outside the Ritzy. Moral of the story: when stopped at the lights always check your mirrors in case plod are in the car behind you.
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I very nearly did a U- turn with my van opposite the Ritzy yesterday (coming north from Brixton Hill and on the lane that lets you turn right onto CHL) but as I checked my mirror I saw a meat wagon was right behind me. Not even sure it'd be an illegal move as it's not signposted otherwise, but best not risk it.
 
T & P said:
I very nearly did a U- turn with my van opposite the Ritzy yesterday (coming north from Brixton Hill and on the lane that lets you turn right onto CHL) but as I checked my mirror I saw a meat wagon was right behind me. Not even sure it'd be an illegal move as it's not signposted otherwise, but best not risk it.
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I've seen the police doing U turns there.
 
Contrarian said:
Hi I live in Lewisham and work in mental health services. I was shown some posts on Sunday on this forum on the topic of co-location of IAPT staff in Jobcentres and put the pros and cons voiced in this forum together. If anyone has any other thoughts on add I would love to get a discussion going on the issue. It's not within my power particularly to do much on my own, but I have friends who work in IAPT who aren't too happy with what's happening and it would be really useful for them to read what the local community thinks and to have the issue highlighted.

From http://base-uk.org/members/news/budget- ... -announced
More support for people with mental health conditions
These were announced in the March budget statement and include early access to supported Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and the co-location of IAPT (Increased Access to Psychological Therapy) staff in Jobcentres. This will begin with Streatham Jobcentre Plus. For more information on these and other measures announced, go to Budget 2015 on gov.uk.
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You might want to start a thread on UK politics/ current affairs or Health/ relationships/sexuality forum about this. Not sure which is best.


Good to hear that some practitioners are not happy with this.
 
Hello all - I've just seen this plea on FB, thought I'd share with you good local folks
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Simon Warde

MISSING - PLEASE HELP

This is my brother-in-law, Nigel Sanderson. He left his home in Brockley, South London at 10:30pm on 1st June 2015 and has not been seen since. He was wearing a burgundy beanie hat, sky blue hoodie, blue jeans and blue Adidas trainers.

Nigel suffers from depression and has been experiencing a very difficult time recently. When he left the house he said he was going to the Maudsley psychiatric hospital in Camberwell to check in for treatment but he never arrived.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST, ESPECIALLY IF YOU OR YOUR FRIENDS LIVE IN SOUTH EAST LONDON, and encourage your friends to do the same.

Nige's family and friends love him very much and we are all very worried about him. He's quite approachable so if you see him, speak to him and please contact the police.
 
kikiscrumbles said:
Hello all - I've just seen this plea on FB, thought I'd share with you good local folks
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Simon Warde
MISSING - PLEASE HELP
This is my brother-in-law, Nigel Sanderson. He left his home in Brockley, South London at 10:30pm on 1st June 2015 and has not been seen since. He was wearing a burgundy beanie hat, sky blue hoodie, blue jeans and blue Adidas trainers.

Nigel suffers from depression and has been experiencing a very difficult time recently. When he left the house he said he was going to the Maudsley psychiatric hospital in Camberwell to check in for treatment but he never arrived.
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This has been updated on the Facebook page (accessible through Simon Wardle's link above)
Apparently Nigel is back with his family, so issue is resolved.
 
Got a flyer through the door yesterday advertising a Summer Fete next weekend in St John's Wood (come and see Peppa Pig etc).

Still puzzling over why I got this. Does Royal Mail's junk mail department think St John's Wood is coterminous with Stockwell?
 
CH1 said:
Got a flyer through the door yesterday advertising a Summer Fete next weekend in St John's Wood (come and see Peppa Pig etc).

Still puzzling over why I got this. Does Royal Mail's junk mail department think St John's Wood is coterminous with Stockwell?
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I got one of those too.
 
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Got this from Future Brixton.

In March we were really pleased to announce that we have been given money to invest into Brixton from the Mayor of London’s High Street Fund. We have a total of £869,000, with the Council putting in a further £390,000 to make at total of £1,259,000. We could not have got this money without the fantastic support of the Brixton Market Traders’ Federation (BMTF). While part of the money will go to other important projects in the area, over £1m is directly for the street markets.
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This Saturday:


  • [*]5– 6June, our own market stalls on Electric Avenue and Brixton Station Road, open to all, to come and discuss the project
    [*]6 June ,“walkshop” sessions, open to all, to come and discuss the plans while touring the markets. Register here.
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Hi there,

I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post this in... Anyway

I represent SmallWorld Urbanism, we're a community focussed planning, design, gardening and engagement organisation that operates out of No.6 Somerleyton Road. Over the past year or so you may have seen us pottering about with plants or making planters and seating from old pallets. We've also been involved in the new Granville Market Space, getting the site suitable to hold a weekly market, we also sell and give away a bunch of plants at the market too. In our work we place a strong emphasis on maximising the use of recycled and reclaimed materials and also getting as many people involved in he organisation of their own space as possible.

Over the coming months we'll be working on a number of new projects in and around Brixton and would love to involve as many people in the process as possible. I'm posting up here to see if anyone would like to get involved. It's really fun and we make lots of nice things. We're looking for anyone that enjoys a spot of gardening or would like to learn a bit more about permaculture and also anyone who'd like to start making furniture and planters from reclaimed materials.

You can find more info about ourselves at our website: smallworldurbanism.com

If you fancy getting involved please drop us an email at smallworldurbanism@gmail.com or send us a message on facebook or twitter (@smallworldurban)

Thanks

Simon
 
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