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scrap the King Street Chiswick High Road cycle lane scheme

Correct link here for people to sign https://www.change.org/p/hounslow-and-h-f-councils-scrap-the-king-street-chiswick-high-road-cycle-lane-scheme?signed=true

Rae Lewis ● 1468d29 Comments ● 1466d

South Parade Traffic

Anybody why it has been so bad in recent days? Every time I've walked passed it recently there have been queues of cars reaching back towards Bedford Corner.I know there are works on the A4 and the schools are back and the road can get congested from time to time but this constant high level of traffic outside rush hour is a new phenomenon.

Anita Blake ● 1467d20 Comments ● 1466d

Eddie Butler RIP

BBC rugby commentator passed away in his sleep .He will be sadly missed.

John Kennedy ● 1466d1 Comments ● 1466d

Vaccine Deaths Continue To Rise Steeply Worldwide

Dr. Fauci resigns amidst the real ‘pandemic’ – the pandemic of the vaccinated, dying in their droves worldwide..David ExplainsOr:https://archive.org/details/psychopaths-must-face-the-consequences-of-their-mass-murder

Michael Brown ● 1475d24 Comments ● 1466d

To the lovely van driver in Duke Rd…

who held back for me when he could see  me struggling to drive north up the road from Bourne Place - a big thank you.  Six other southbound, lemming-like drivers had seen me but declined to hold back so I could get through, even though they didn’t get to exit Duke Rd any faster as a result. When I wound down my window to thank him as I was passing him he smiled and said “Well it’s just common sense isn’t it?”.  Quite.

Marie Power ● 1469d29 Comments ● 1467d

RIP Queen Elizabeth

Very Sad news indeed

Julian Pavey ● 1474d23 Comments ● 1467d

Windows 10

I am getting a lap top with windows 10. My question is can windows 10 be used off line? Also I read there is word pad included, is this similar to word? Lastly is there a spreadsheet in windows 10? Any advice please?

Nicholas Beard ● 1467d2 Comments ● 1467d

Electricity Meter

Advice or information please. My energy supplier emailed me to say “ Like anything mechanical that's getting old, an electricity meter can stop working properly. Occasionally, old electricity meters can cause serious problems – they can overheat, causing a risk of fire. We don't want this to happen, so please get in touch with us to book an appointment.” I telephoned them: “29% of electricity meters in England experienced overheating to setting on fire in 2020”. This seemed above what I expected so I selected to have a replacement conventional meter costing me £125. I’ve never heard of having to pay for a replacement meter: has anyone else?

James Petri ● 1468d10 Comments ● 1467d

English teacher for 6 year old

I am looking for an English teacher to teach a boy who is 6 years old.His handwriting also needs improving.Please helpMany thanksBINA

Bina Pandit ● 1468d1 Comments ● 1467d

Charlie F Oldfield

Anyone know him I've found his oyster card

Louise Worthington ● 1467d1 Comments ● 1467d

https://www.change.org/p/hounslow-and-h-f-councils-scrap-the-king-street-chiswick-high-road-cycle-la

Make your views know also.With unsafe cycle lanes we do not want to see ambulance in traffic, pedestrians put at risk &.... council tax increase as its,cars tears that pay road tax.... As carer one serve the community and as well as live commitments on a bicycle.... & even then as a cyclist there lovely side roads & green areas.There also making it hard for shoppers and we don't want empty vacant shops.... Turnham Green/bath roads traffic flow is even better and it doesn't have ghastly cycle lane... Why not pilot these ghastly scheme royal Buckinghamshire, Hampstead, Marlow instead. No one drives through Chiswick for fun, given ULEZ/ no parking/ extremely expensive parking. Its just this area are entry points to the motor way.... Parking charges here are worse than Central London so no onevis driving just for the fun of it.

Marcia Carridice ● 1469d9 Comments ● 1468d

Tabby cat found on Burlington Lane

Details including who to call if you know who it belongs to have been posted on Pets Reunited. https://www.petsreunited.com/chiswick/hounslow/found/cats/found-cat/59k6dkq4

Alison Howard ● 1469d1 Comments ● 1468d

Traffic Chaos in Chiswick

The conditions on the roads around and along Chiswick High Road over the past week have been unacceptable. Granted the road works on the A4 have contributed but there are fundamental problems of capacity caused by the cycle lane and by network movement restrictions such as placed on Fishers Lane. What is even more unacceptable is the attitude of both LB Hounslow and LB Ealing to the situation and the social and environmental damage being perpetuated, plus a total lack of ameliorative action.  Local residents have written to both Councillor Dunne and Councillor Costigan, respectively, to seek their help to address the problems by at least lifting the restrictions on Fishers Lane. but neither has had the courtesy to reply in person.  In Councillor Dunne’s case she left it to a young, graduate officer in the traffic department to issue a reply that simply apologised for the "inconvenience" caused and spouted the active travel mantra and made ill-informed comments about re-introducing traffic to Fishers Lane being unsafe. What was completely ignored was the fact that very large numbers of local people are being adversely impacted, especially those living north of Chiswick High Road, while the councils claim they must keep the restrictions in place to encourage cyclists.   Have you seen how few cyclists actually use Fishers Lane?  Also, I cycled through the route many times prior to the restrictions and it was perfectly safe to do so.These councillors have a duty to listen to, and represent, residents and businesses in all wards, and not just their own. But they are silent. Do they really care about what is happening in Chiswick? Apparently not.  They appear to be trapped by the ideology promoted by Boris Johnson’s cycling adviser Andrew Gilligan and perpetuated by Grant Schapps, who made easy money available for councils across London.  Thankfully both have now gone and some common sense should return soon.  Will common sense and a sense of public duty towards the residents and businesses of Chiswick return the lead councillors and officers of both councils?

David Kerr ● 1472d104 Comments ● 1468d

Dean Rusk's mobile number please!

Plenty of recommendations, but I can't find an up-to-date mobile number. Thanks.

Jill Merrett ● 1469d7 Comments ● 1469d

Local plumber required

Peter Earles, our saviour plumber for many years, seems to have disappeared. Anyone know what's happened to him? And can anyone recommend a good local plumber for us to use?

Robin Knight ● 1470d8 Comments ● 1469d

Matters arising from today's sad news..

Queen Elizabeth II RIP.During the coming period of perhaps 12 days of mourning on the death  of Her Majesty... I wonder what matters will be arising.Will theatres and restaurants close this evening? Or during the period?Will Schools close for a day or two...even starting  tomorrow.(When the news was announced that King George 6th had died in February 1952 we were all sent home from School at midday the time of the news.Will individuals wear black ties and/or black armbands?Will Council and Government Offices close for a day?Flags at half-mast?Will football or cricket matches  be cancelled etc.  There are many more "matters arising"

Jim Lawes ● 1473d26 Comments ● 1469d

Restaurant in Chiswick for Work Meeting plus Parking

I haven't eaten out in Chiswick for ages,  put off by the difficulties of traversing the High Road but a client wants to meet there for lunch mid week.  He will be driving so has requested somewhere with nearby parking. Needs to be quiet enough and with space between the tables to be able to discuss work over lunch without others being able to hear everything,mid range to upmarket with good food and service and not too focused on one nationality of cuisine and while not mega busy would like some other mid week diners or it could be uncomfortable :)  I know of High Road Brasserie, Michael Nadra and La Trompette but not sure re parking options round there now. Any views re The Crown Chiswick? And others? Geggiano, Vacherin etc?  I'm sure others have sprung up/been refurbished over the last couple of years, would really appreciate restaurant recommendations plus parking advice - thank you.

Claire Moran ● 1480d12 Comments ● 1469d

The Council clearly knows the level of fines on Staveley Rd. But why won’t they say?

Good to have been away for a month, and offline, missing all the nonsense of a Tory party navel gazing in selecting a new leader, the frightening uplift in energy caps and future forecasts, potentially 8 grand a year on average.   How will we afford that!On more local issues it is sad to see all the posts over August on the impact of the closure of parts of the A4 on traffic in Chiswick and West London.  Sadly, like the economy worse is likely to come all the way up to Christmas.  One question that remains unanswered, but the answer is clearly known by the Council, is what are the levels of fines on Staveley Rd, and in conjunction with Hartington and Thames Rd, what do they add up to?As reported in the Chiswick Calendar at the start of August, quoting the Council it says: “The number of penalty charge notices being issued for contravention of either the Hartington Rd or Staveley Rd access restrictions is far higher than would be expected given the length of time the restrictions have now been in place.”The article goes on to suggest the existing signage is adequate.  But how can that be the case if the level of fines is above expectations.    So why are the Council not telling Chiswick residents what the level of fines are?  And does anyone know the number?  Is it an alarming number of 50 a day, which would equate to about £ 1 million fines issued since the start of the year.  Is it even higher and the Council simply don’t want us to know.  What it suggests is that the whole scheme like others in Chiswick has been poorly implemented as the majority of residents in Chiswick have said consistently.With the chaos being caused by the A4 bridge work, it has been good to see that Grove Park has been opened up somewhat, and we, Chiswick people, can once again get into see friends who live there, and down to the River when not able to walk, as we all once were able to do.  This temporary reprieve should be made permanent.Maybe this policy can go with Boris Johnson. 

Jonathan Mabbutt ● 1480d15 Comments ● 1469d

And the new PM is...

Liz Truss 👏

Loraine Pemberton ● 1477d53 Comments ● 1470d

Carolean

The King Charles III age is to be known as the Carolean age as the latin form of Charles is Carolus.  I don't know this , I'm just reading what an article of Sky news is telling me. I guess if you are fond of latin or a lady called Carol you might find it a delight.  I'm not sure  about it yet , I find it strange , will take a bit of getting used to.

Andrew Craig ● 1473d24 Comments ● 1470d