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Streetfood Market has reapplied - representations due by 2nd July

Back in February/March there was an application for a over 60 stall Streetfood market which was turned down.  The application has reappeared with little fanfare and seems to have been overlooked by most. https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20071/licensing/1503/pending_street_trading_applicationsThe application seems to have changed little and the main objections previously were:- the competition provided to local restaurants for whom Sunday is one of their most important business days - they pay rates and employ people.  The market licence holder only has to pay £34 per Sunday to hold the market and rent out pitches- concerns about litter in surrounding streets and the Common - litter is already bad and there is no extra provision for litter clearance being proposed.  There is a difference between litter generated by hot streetfood - eaten on the stop and selling flowers, vintage clothing and wrapped cheese. - Chiswick has plentiful food outlets - is providing cheap competition going to help or hinder the provision of good sustainable food standards in Chiswick? How will it impact the local restaurants? Representations for or against should be sent to licensing@hounslow.gov.uk by 2nd July. Representations need to include their names and addresses. https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20071/licensing/1216/street_trading/4

Susan Engel ● 1237d96 Comments ● 1210d

London Landmark at Piccadilly will be Mosque

Permission has just been granted to turn well known London landmark the Trocadero into a mosque.

Rae Lewis ● 1212d23 Comments ● 1210d

Cica Appeal / solicitor

HiCan anyone help me with this at a reasonable cost?Thanks

Maggie Mckie ● 1211d0 Comments ● 1211d

An Old Cartoon

Looking through my old Filofax (remember them?) I came across this old Peanuts cartoon. I think it is from the 80's  and for some reason, all those years ago, I had to cut it out and save it.
 Perhaps I had a premonition.

Marlene Plimley ● 1211d4 Comments ● 1211d

Commodore Hammersmith corner of kings street and St Peters Sq.

Hi I came across a Flickr Photo gallery of the old Commodore on King street, I had not realised what a amazing looking cinema this was. This building was some much nicer than the one it replaced having walked past this site so many time it nice to see what was once there. Here is the link to the photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcinemaphotos/albums/72157623650842291If you interested  in see all the old London cinemas that used to be most of the Art Deco here is the link.https://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcinemaphotos/albums/with/72157602933173832

A. Whitehouse ● 1221d17 Comments ● 1211d

Found sunglasses on evershed walk

I found a pair of brown sunglasses with mirrors lenses on evershed walk yesterday evening: they’re safely stored at home with me but if anyone has lost some please contact me directly and confirm the brand.

Jenny Smith ● 1211d0 Comments ● 1211d

Tabard:  another excellent production

Last week A Critical Stage (cried twice) and this week Dal Segno or Friday Night at the Gig (cast of eight blokes and a woman who plays four roles - almost outnumbering the Sat mat audience).   Both productions of a  high standard in every way and really enjoyable.    Support this brave local theatre (how on earth do they make any money?) - they seem to be on a roll.   We're lucky to have them.   Book now!

Maggie Winkworth ● 1235d4 Comments ● 1211d

Mugging of school children and a teacher

There have been several muggings of teenage school children in the Barnes area (generally near the station and generally after school). Always three youths, assumed male but are wearing masks/balaclavas and black hoodies/black clothing. They are looking specifically for iPhones and sometimes claim to be carrying a knife. They have now targeted Chiswick - there have been recent incidents in the pathway that leads from Chiswick Rail Station through to Barnes (by Russell Kerr Place). Last week a teacher from a local school was mugged and then this morning another school child. School leaders are liaising with police and teachers are patrolling the route to/from school but this does not seem to act as a deterrent.I hadn’t noticed anything on the W4 site so thought I would make people aware who may not know this is happening and might provide sightings/information about the youths concerned.

Hayley Shah ● 1219d42 Comments ● 1212d

Wallet found

Juliette Dawson - I have your wallet.  Found nr Gunnersbury Station today.

Liz Combes ● 1213d0 Comments ● 1213d

Large overgrown hedge - help

Hi, I need help with my large overgrown hedge. Can anyone recommend a handy person or gardener who could cut and remove the cuttings please?

Tim English ● 1218d9 Comments ● 1214d

RUBBISH

THE MARRYAT  COURT AREA AROUND W6 9LB  is always dirty and populated by workers slittering the entrance to the rd .ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP UP CLEANING IT UP , AS IT IS GETTING WORSE CAN ANYONE HELP TO LOCATE A RESPONSIBLE PERSON IN COUNCIL < PLEASE ?JOHN

john Cappuccini ● 1214d1 Comments ● 1214d

MG

It now looks like the Chinese may make MG cars again in Europe. I wonder is our government who's aim is to grow the economy we are told try to attract them here?

Nicholas Beard ● 1222d10 Comments ● 1214d

M & S back door entrance/exit

My husband has just found that this door is now permanently closed.  Apparently the high level of shoplifting has forced them to make this decision.  Most inconvenient but that’s the way things are these days.

Elizabeth Ross ● 1227d8 Comments ● 1214d

man with a machette mugging

Be careful out there whilst on your phone a person was mugged last week on Chiswick Rd by a man with a machette for his watch, showing your phone on the street is as good as waving a wad of cash too some people

Peter Mizzi ● 1214d0 Comments ● 1214d

Cmon BBC tell us

Can the BBC name the person rather than top presenters having to rule themselves out one by one but still the names keep appearing. Especially someone local who has ruled themselevs out but still is centre of attention Its a hard call but the name will come out within 48 hrs so save others the missery

Julian Pavey ● 1222d117 Comments ● 1214d

William Morris Sixth form

Looking for feedback from anyone who has children in sixth form at William Morris Sixth form college. My daughter considering  going to study Art BTEC and sociology A level and wondering what it’s like?

Shelly Pearce ● 1214d0 Comments ● 1214d

Rear view parking camera - stolen

In the past week I noticed my reversing camera on my German built car had stopped working - thinking it was caused a software update I ignored it and would investigate later. Turns out, its been cut out of the rear boot handle and stolen. Latch handle has also compromised.It is more common than I realised - with lots of reports, and lots of "secondhand" reversing camera on sale on Ebay.Just letting you all know out there.

Spike Jones ● 1225d5 Comments ● 1215d

THE Claire and Nora thread

Julian Pavey ● 1217d2 Comments ● 1217d

New Brentford & Chiswick Local History Journal Published

Does anyone know if there are any tales of Strand-on-the-Green in this new journal?  Thank you.  Kim

Kim Allsebrook ● 1221d1 Comments ● 1217d

Rubbish and mess on High Road

HiIt seems like the High Road is becoming increasingly grotty, which is just heartbreaking. We regularly litter pick but it’s impossible for a few residents to keep on top of. I know all councils are strapped for cash now but is there anything we can do? It’s starting to make our beloved neighbourhood a bit run down. I’m guessing the problem is a mix of plastic bags being used, which the foxes rip open, and public bins just not being emptied enough. Has this been raised before maybe?Thanks all so much KA

Kelly-Anne Smith ● 1228d56 Comments ● 1217d