Archive for April, 2011

Cycling around the Elephant & Castle 1 of 2

by Graham Neale on 19 April, 2011

Transport for London have just spent lots of our money demolishing a roundabout, and installing traffic lights. Some people like it, some prefer the old scheme. I live there – I wonder if the designers have ever visited it. They have totally failed to accommodate cyclists in any meaningful way. The left turn into the […]

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Cycling around the Elephant & Castle – 2 of 2

by Graham Neale on 19 April, 2011

I appreciate this may not directly affect residents in South Bermondsey, but following the Independent front page article about cycling deaths: I feel a need to bring attention to the way cycle provision has been withdrawn at the busiest road junction in South London. These photos demonstrate the contempt that the urban developers hold for […]

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The Bermondsey Community Council Fund is to help pay for fun days and events. Please contact me for help, if you are not sure, or need help with a project. Click here for a link to Southwark’s web page to read more, and download the application form.

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The Metropolitan Police Service has got an on line survey into the different ways in which we contact them, for everything from lost property, to reporting crime to making complaints. Click here for a link to the survey – It only takes a few minutes to fill in

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Up date  – link to plans of proposals       * CLICK HERE * Not sure how cycle friendly the changes are going to be. I’ve asked for a briefing from officers about the final plans. My bike is pictured centre.

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Liberal Democrats – representing us at all levels

by Graham Neale on 15 April, 2011

Michael, Paul and myself are  your local councilors, and of course your local mp Rt Hon Simon Hughes. We are represented at the London Assembly by Liberal Democrats Caroline Pigeon, Dee Doocey and Mike Tuffrey. Sarah Ludford MEP is pictured here, asking questions about humanitarian aid at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It’s a real […]

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Saint Georges Day Celebration 30th April 2011

by Graham Neale on 14 April, 2011

This one is well worth a visit – So see you there. Not sure why it’s seven days after St George’s Day tho’.

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Burgess Park Mayfair 14th May

by Graham Neale on 13 April, 2011

Bermondsey Community Council – planning meeting

by Graham Neale on 12 April, 2011

Planning meeting Wednesday evening 7pm, Ellen Brown Centre, Grange Road. Topic: two planning items, St Hugh’s, Crosby Row SE1 and Artbrand House, 7 Leathermarket Street SE1

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Vote Yes video

by Graham Neale on 12 April, 2011

Latest video for the Yes Campaign for fairer votes. Love the emphasis on harder working MPs If you can spare an evening, or a few hours to help campaigning, please get in touch

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