Brixton news, rumours and general chat - September 2012

[Greebo]

Send them to Deptford.

Prewarn OU so that he can prepare a suitably warm welcome.

 

[Orang Utan]

Noooooooooo!

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Just had one of those WEWH (Wish Editor Was Here) moments at work

Am temping in an office in Richmond at the moment and share a kitchen with a 'creative' company downstairs. One girl was chatting to me and telling me how she wished...blah..oh...yah..blah....she could afford to live in Richmond....blah...blah....So nice.....blah......

Then (when she asked) I told her I lived in Brixton and she was SO fascinated Said she keeps being told by friends to go down the new village which is 'like the new East London/Shoreditch vibe' but has always been nervous being a woman alone in a place like Brixton Then asked me if I thought the new village was 'trendy' as she writes a fashion/food blog and is trying to write some new articles for magazines about up and coming areas.

Anyway, she is going to visit with a couple of her male photographer friends on Saturday to have a look round and speak to some of the shops owners about their thoughts on the changes to the area.

Should have told her she's about two years too late!

 

[Brixton Hatter]

I didn't know that another fucking tesco is opening up on Coldharbour Lane, at Loughborough Junction.

Yeah, there's some been discussion about it on one of the Loughborough Junction threads...(cant remember which one, sorry.)

 

[Brixton Hatter]

That little coffee bar that faced the street in Atlantic Road by the deli has moved up the road a bit. It's now in a shop which, although warmer for the staff, may prove less attractive to busy, swivel-action Brixtonites wanting a coffee pronto.

I noticed that place had closed down, and also the one/two little shops next door (a photo shop I think) - I wondered whether they might form part of a revamped building/unit where Footlocker used to be.

My thoughts were right - the Azamarino coffee bar, the Fujifilm photoshop and that 'Herbs for Health' shop have all been knocked through to create one massive retail unit on the corner of Atlantic & Brixton Roads, between Argos and Carphone Warehouse. It's gutted internally at the moment, but I guess it won't be long until it's ready for occupation. I wonder which high street mega-brand will move in?

 

[Badgers]

My thoughts were right - the Azamarino coffee bar, the Fujifilm photoshop and that 'Herbs for Health' shop have all been knocked through to create one massive retail unit on the corner of Atlantic & Brixton Roads, between Argos and Carphone Warehouse. It's gutted internally at the moment, but I guess it won't be long until it's ready for occupation. I wonder which high street mega-brand will move in?

Burger King?

 

[Orang Utan]

Waitrose

 

[lefteri]

slash & burn

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Waitrose

I'm afraid not actually.....just done some examination of the planning database, which has revealed the unit will be split into three sections. So three small shops rather than one big one, by the looks of it. The end shop will have two entrances, one on the corner and one on Atlantic Road. Plans here:

http://planning-docs.lambeth.gov.uk/AnitePublicDocs/00340532.pdf

 

[Crispy]

Those are pretty small units. My interpretation is that the landlord couldn't get a tenant for the whole thing so is cutting their losses and hoping for at least some sort of income from the property.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Those are pretty small units. My interpretation is that the landlord couldn't get a tenant for the whole thing so is cutting their losses and hoping for at least some sort of income from the property.

It looks like the planning permission is still pending actually....so I guess they're getting on with the internal works in order to be ready if/when they get planning for this change.

Wouldn't you get more rental income for three separate units?

 

[quimcunx]

Those are pretty small units. My interpretation is that the landlord couldn't get a tenant for the whole thing so is cutting their losses and hoping for at least some sort of income from the property.

What was wrong with rent from fujifilm etc?

 

[Crispy]

Already I have reached the limits of my slightly-informed speculation

 

[quimcunx]

Already I have reached the limits of my slightly-informed speculation

don't let that stop you.

 

[Greebo]

Noooooooooo!

Warm like this:

 

[sleaterkinney]

Not sure if this is worth an extra thread or not but apparently there are plans to sell off a bit of Cressingham Gardens and build yuppie flats on it. there's a website and petition going:

https://sites.google.com/site/cressinghamgardens/

 

[Gramsci]

OK I got the letter has it is being sent to all recipients, random other Lambeth residents will be surveyed via phone, post and online (if they hear about it...):
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/ctsconsultation
^if anyone wants to take part or peek at the questions being asked.

Thanks for the info. Personally I would not fill this in. As far as Im concerned the CT benefits are there for a purpose.

I think the Labour Council should ask the LibDem and Tory Cllrs how they would reduce the CT benefit. Which groups would get there benefit cut. After all its there parties that are doing this.

 

[lefteri]

It looks like the planning permission is still pending actually....so I guess they're getting on with the internal works in order to be ready if/when they get planning for this change.

Wouldn't you get more rental income for three separate units?

I'm either being thick or they've used the footlocker frontage on brixton road and the other 2 or 3 small units on atlantic road to create 3 quite large units all fronting onto brixton road - fairly straightforward commercial decision, no?

 

[Badgers]

Worth a look/sign..

The government’s plans to privatise and fragment our NHS are taking shape in Streatham.

Local doctors are forming a Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for the area. They’re going to get new powers to decide what health services you and your neighbours are able to access and who provides them. [1]

Whether it’s treatment for diabetes, skin conditions, a broken arm or depression, profit-hungry companies like Virgin Care and Serco are circling, ready to bid for contracts by promising to slash costs. [2]

The doctors on your local CCG will be under pressure from the government to hand out contracts to private companies. That could put vital services at risk. [3] But the last thing most doctors want is to carve up our NHS for private profit. Plus, the new CCG has a legal duty to listen to local people. [4]

So right now, we’ve got a big chance to ask local doctors to use their new powers to protect our NHS, not privatise it. Together, we can make sure they hear from hundreds of local people as they make these crucial decisions.

Can you add your name to the petition to your local CCG now?
https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/CCG-petition

 

[qosno1]

Thanks for the info. Personally I would not fill this in. As far as Im concerned the CT benefits are there for a purpose.

I think the Labour Council should ask the LibDem and Tory Cllrs how they would reduce the CT benefit. Which groups would get there benefit cut. After all its there parties that are doing this.

Agreed, what the fuck do they think this is? You can't just hold a public consultation on everything and then clean your hands of it. They have a responsibility to look into how best to make cuts (if they need to make them). They have more access to the information required to make these choices. Consult by all means but this is a total joke.

Lambeth co-operative council, picking up where Pontius Pilate left off.

 

[lefteri]

only just noticed today that the fuji photos place is now on station road

 

[editor]

I had a lovely dinner at the Lounge today.
That place seems to get overlooked a bit in the press which seems mainly interested in pop-up/Villaaage stuff these days.

 

[Gramsci]

I had a lovely dinner at the Lounge today.
That place seems to get overlooked a bit in the press which seems mainly interested in pop-up/Villaaage stuff these days.

It does get overlooked. I have used it for ages and always liked it.

 

[Chilavert]

I noticed on my way home last night that there are signs outside South Beach saying that it has actually, officially, genuinely closed down.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

The new Craft Beer pub/bar on Brixton Station Road is currently being fitted out. Knocking down lots of the walls appears to have made the ground floor considerably larger. They open next Friday 28th with 30 BEERS ON TAP.

 

[editor]

The new Craft Beer pub/bar on Brixton Station Road is currently being fitted out. Knocking down lots of the walls appears to have made the ground floor considerably larger. They open next Friday 28th with 30 BEERS ON TAP.

I'm happy that it's opening but I do feel a bit sorry for the Crown & Anchor.

 

[quimcunx]

Doujal
Terrible news for #brixton that Speedy Noodle is closing to become a Foxtons. I'll miss those noodles and the worryingly quick service

Things have gone too far now.

 

[Crispy]

I'm happy that it's opening but I do feel a bit sorry for the Crown & Anchor.

I reckon the C&A can rustle up enough business in the local area. They're far enough apart not to compete too heavily, I think.

 

[el-ahrairah]

Things have gone too far now.

nnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

fuck foxtons with a fucking sharp stick

 

[editor]

I reckon the C&A can rustle up enough business in the local area. They're far enough apart not to compete too heavily, I think.

I think they'll get hurt a bit, especially because it's so close to the tube station. Beer aficionados heading to the Academy might prefer a much more local bar, and I'd certainly think twice before walking all the way up Brixton Road if I was in the mood for some good ale.

Assuming that this new bar is any good, of course.