Archive for September, 2011

Tree at Brodie House, and on other estates

by Graham Neale on 21 September, 2011

The London Plane in The Astley and Coopers Estate is a fine specimen. However, it needs a trim from time to time Residents have asked if it can be cut back, as their homes are dark all day long. I have asked the tree department to cut it down. Other trees are getting trimmed in […]

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Council officers have written to Hexagon Housing, who own the land where the rubbish was dumped, telling them to sort it out, or face fines. Watch this space Councillor Michael Bukola  and I are planning to go to the Stevenson Crescent Partnership meeting at the Links Community Centre  at 12.30pm, Tuesday 27th September 2011 –

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Lib Dem Conference in Birmingham

by Graham Neale on 20 September, 2011

I am away this week, working to keep up to date with Lib-dem policy, and making sure we keep Bermondsey Liberal. I am paying for the conference with my own money – staying at a friend’s flat. Southwark Council is not paying for any expenses or travel for me. I am back on Thursday, I […]

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Fly tipping – Who pays?

by Graham Neale on 16 September, 2011

I met some landscape contractors employed by Hyde Housing. They only clear up land owned by Hyde Housing. This is on land belonging to Hexagon Housing Association. I will be asking the council to either instruct them to clear it up, or charge them for the clearing. Please let me know if you have a […]

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Fly tipping in Stevenson Crescent

by Graham Neale on 15 September, 2011

Stevenson Crescent rubbish collection – again!

by Graham Neale on 15 September, 2011

I can’t figure out the priorities of Labour run Southwark. The rubbish collection in Stevenson Crescent is getting WORSE! residents are sending me photos of overflowing bins, and the council is doing nothing! I have lost count of the times, Michael, Paul and I have contacted Southwark bin team.

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Labour announce parking charges – up 25% from October

by Graham Neale on 15 September, 2011

The war on drivers continues as, having raised nearly £10.000 from fines in the Blue, Southwark Council announces the increase of parking charges to £125. cutting from Evening Standard

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St Gertrude’s says farewell to Father Addison Okpeh

by Graham Neale on 10 September, 2011

I visited the annual International Mass of Thanksgiving at St Gertrude’s on Saturday night. The Most Reverend Peter Smith led the service. It was sad that the Rev Addison Okpeh is moving to Nunhead. Rev Addison Okpeh Most Rev Peter Smith, Me, Raphael

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£120,000 for a roof terrace? – no thanks !

by Graham Neale on 8 September, 2011

I chaired the Bermondsey Community Council planning meeting last night. The last item was to spend £120,000 on converting the roof of the  Tooley Street offices into a terrace for ‘dignitaries and guests’ My colleagues who were sitting on the committee were concerned that there might be overlooking and disturbance to neighbours. It emerged that […]

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Blue Mural

by Graham Neale on 4 September, 2011

I was at my regular surgery at  The Blue on Saturday. I saw that the mural is being repainted. Thanks to the team for getting it sorted.

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