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If you are a young man and business owner in Lambeth, cosying up to the single party state is a good idea
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If you are a young man and business owner in Lambeth, cosying up to the single party state is a good idea
GarveyLives
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Condolences to all those affected by the fatal stabbing of 27-year-old Terrell Davis (also known as TM1way) "by an old friend" shortly before 6.00 p.m. in Ramillies Close (near Brixton Windmill) on Sunday 22 November 2020 "while taking some shopping to his grandmother".
The Late Terrell Davis
Anyone with information can contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 5428 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Late Terrell Davis
Anyone with information can contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 5428 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Might get that printed on a T-shirt.
Gramsci
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Thing about Cllr Normal is that its all very amusing. But thing is he is example of the people who make it through the strict vetting of candidates that the Progress run Lambeth Labour make peope go through.
But he has status of a Cllr supposedly representiing the working class. Getting allowances to do so.
To me this is not funny. I get sick of the One Party right wing Labour state I live in.
He had no opinion on Hondo Towers.
Looking at his twitter he reposts Progress tweets, hates Corbyn and tries to criticise the Stop the Tower/ Save Nour campaign.
Completely on the Right of the party.
He reckons he is pro business unlike the Stop the Tower/ Nour campaign. He really dislikes any criticism of Pop.
But he has status of a Cllr supposedly representiing the working class. Getting allowances to do so.
To me this is not funny. I get sick of the One Party right wing Labour state I live in.
He had no opinion on Hondo Towers.
Looking at his twitter he reposts Progress tweets, hates Corbyn and tries to criticise the Stop the Tower/ Save Nour campaign.
Completely on the Right of the party.
He reckons he is pro business unlike the Stop the Tower/ Nour campaign. He really dislikes any criticism of Pop.
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hiraethified
If you put a picture of a massive cock on it, or add loads of swear words, he'll probably stock it in his shop.
DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Strange that his decleration of interests doesnt mention his commerical tenancy / buissness operation in Brixton Village? I dont profess to be an expert on these things so could be a perfectly valid reason why (and its hardly an under the radar operation, branded with his name in huge letters) but was surprised its not listed there.
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Register of interests for Councillor Philip Normal | Lambeth Council
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Gramsci
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Strange that his decleration of interests doesnt mention his commerical tenancy / buissness operation in Brixton Village? I dont profess to be an expert on these things so could be a perfectly valid reason why (and its hardly an under the radar operation, branded with his name in huge letters) but was surprised its not listed there.
Register of interests for Councillor Philip Normal | Lambeth Council
I notice he says he is member of Progress. Under 11:
Automatic seat in Lambeth Labour group for that one.
snowy_again
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Companies House has only one defunct (resigned) directorship for him.Strange that his decleration of interests doesnt mention his commerical tenancy / buissness operation in Brixton Village? I dont profess to be an expert on these things so could be a perfectly valid reason why (and its hardly an under the radar operation, branded with his name in huge letters) but was surprised its not listed there.
Register of interests for Councillor Philip Normal | Lambeth Council
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£50k a year. For an underground bog
www.brixtonbuzz.com
Brixton Windrush Square toilets on the market for ‘offers in excess of £50,000 per annum’
Despite Brixton crying out for more toilet facilities, it’s been a long time since the subterranean public conveniences in Windrush Square have been in use. Opened in 1929, the spacious under…
www.brixtonbuzz.com
I know of three businesses who are interested.£50k a year. For an underground bog
Brixton Windrush Square toilets on the market for ‘offers in excess of £50,000 per annum’
Despite Brixton crying out for more toilet facilities, it’s been a long time since the subterranean public conveniences in Windrush Square have been in use. Opened in 1929, the spacious under…
also a charity wanting to help and train people to get into work. I’d assume a coffee type set up like they have in Clapham Common station.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
Yes - maybe it is that straightforward. I can't help thinking of grant scams like the DUP heating farmyard barns. And Tony Soprano's waste management business.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
A grand a week to rent that space is stupid.£50k a year. For an underground bog
Brixton Windrush Square toilets on the market for ‘offers in excess of £50,000 per annum’
Despite Brixton crying out for more toilet facilities, it’s been a long time since the subterranean public conveniences in Windrush Square have been in use. Opened in 1929, the spacious under…
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It's entirely underground with no windows, and they'd presumably have to build additional fire escapes for both toilets if they wanted people to sit inside. As it's in a public square, that might be difficult, as would building any additional above ground structures.
I'm impressed that you say a charity can afford £1,000 a week rent for such a small floorspace although I'd seriously question if that was the best use of their limited financial resources. And who would want to be trained in an underground space with no natural light?
TopCat
Putin fanboy
It could be good for growing weed in. I cant see any other use, even at 20% of that rent succeeding. The initial construction costs would be outrageous.
Is it known what status the former loos would have? A3 and a bog standard burger joint?
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hiraethified
This has only just gone on the market and it clearly says that they're looking for a rent "in excess" of £50,000 per annum.
I'm still surprised why this charity you say you know would even be considering something so wildly expensive. It's not like the space is ready to move into, or it's even particularly suitable for training.
What do the other three businesses you say are interested in the underground loos do? It's really quite an awful space for the price and unless they have an overwhelming need to be right in the middle of a public space in the heart of Brixton, I can't see why anyone would want to commit to such a pricey, dingy and space-limited venture.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
There are two stairs, so that would probably go a long way to allowing suitable escape.
Perhaps they'll be allowed skylights. Weren't there glass blocks before? I can't remember.
Agree it would probably be expensive to build.
Someone lives in this similar style one in Crystal Palace Completed!
Perhaps they'll be allowed skylights. Weren't there glass blocks before? I can't remember.
Agree it would probably be expensive to build.
Someone lives in this similar style one in Crystal Palace Completed!
DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
The similiar underground ex-public loos in Kentish Town are now a cocktail bar....and as mentioned the former toilets in Clapham are now a pizza place. While I know that they'll have been gutted and refitted, I cant get my head around wanting to eat and drink in those places. Shame the site cant be used for something useful like.....some public toilets, staffed and maintained from the BID levy.
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I'm not on Twitter but it would be a real shame if this ended up with Mr Normal.
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£50k a year. For an underground bog
Brixton Windrush Square toilets on the market for ‘offers in excess of £50,000 per annum’
Despite Brixton crying out for more toilet facilities, it’s been a long time since the subterranean public conveniences in Windrush Square have been in use. Opened in 1929, the spacious under…
I think it's such a shame what has happened to these former public amenities. You see them all over the place, there are some in West Norwood on Robson Road, High Holborn too.
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Like Brixton needs another no-doubt expensive bar...
I think the cocktail bar conversion is a bit of a thing. I can think of another on Aldwych by the Lyceum, and there's one on the corner of Grange Rd/Tower Bridge Road in Bermondsey too. I've also been in the one at Kennington Cross a couple of times when it was used for art installations. No doubt there are good few more scattered about. I tend to think of them as motifs in London's weird semi-secret streetscape - places I notice from time to time but rarely get to enter. A bit like those green cabmen's shelters.
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Statement from the Women’s Equality Party Lambeth - Anti-Street Harassment Campaign by Lambeth Women’s Equality Party
jimbarkanoodle
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They are certainly a thing, but i think most people would prefer they were somewhere to take a piss when you needed, as they were designed for, not for folk to sip £10 cocktails and think its the epitome of cool because they read about it in Time Out.
For sure. I’m merely mentioning that there are a good few about - something I hadn’t really considered until I thought about it today.
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