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Staveley  Road proposed closure petition closes 2022

I am reposting the link for the petition http://petitions.hounslow.gov.uk/Staveley/CTgyNaBme2XVDS0KXzAAVMDThis closes 6th September 2022 NOT 2021

Janice Jones ● 1874d26 Comments ● 1871d

Bloom&Wild parcel delivered to me by mistake

If anyone in Alexandra Road was expecting a parcel today it was delivered to me by mistake.

Pam Tynan ● 1875d10 Comments ● 1871d

Missing cat - urgent

Cat missing from Chiswick W4, close to Gunnersbury station, new to the area must be scared and hiding. If you are in this area and seen similar cat please contact me ASAP07441399898

Ran Wang ● 1874d3 Comments ● 1871d

Recommendation for Gas safety engineer for small job pls

HiWe need the gas pipe behind our oven extending and wondered if anyone was trained locally to do this small job.Helen

Helen Rutherford ● 1872d2 Comments ● 1872d

TGT and CHR Junction lights

Any idea which organisation is responsible for the phasing of the lights and the Green Man crossing ? Currently barely six vehicles can leave TGT before the green light changes and the Green Man crossing gives less than a minute for pedestrians to cross and operates only part time. Needless to say, following the lengthy "improvements" some months ago, the digital clock showing the time allowed for pedestrians to cross does not appear to function.

Roger Jones ● 4562d24 Comments ● 1872d

local plumbers and electricians

I know this has been discussed many times before so apologies for bringing it up again. I live near Ravenscourt Park side of Chiswick. Its not urgent but more forward planning for when i will,  I would really appreciate knowledge about what the present rates and recent recommendations for plumbers and electricians for general call outs and emergencies.  thank you in advance. Its just i heard of a friend who had a nightmare finding a plumber in Shepherds Bush over bank holiday

Robert Glen ● 1872d1 Comments ● 1872d

Hounslow Council

The problem is that Hounslow Council basically hate Chiswick. So let us try and get away from them; I am not sure how, but would join in with any good ideasMIKE preece

Mike Preece ● 1878d22 Comments ● 1872d

Wasp Nest Public Access Road

I hope someone can help. There is a large wasp nest in the bush on the public access road behind our house on Weston Road. I've called the council's pest control, who have said that they don't deal with public property (seems odd considering that's exactly what they do). Has anyone got an idea of who is responsible for the removal in this case? Many thanks

Fergus Miller ● 1875d5 Comments ● 1873d

Second Hand Bike

I want to purchase a bike (men’s)Anyone know local that’s sells or someone selling Thanks

John Kennedy ● 1873d5 Comments ● 1873d

New Traffic Camera on Strand on the Green?

While the restrictions have been in place for months, I think I've just spotted the new ANPR camera on Thames Road. So watch out for yet more fines coming our way!If it is a traffic camera (maybe those in the know can check!) it appears to be positioned on a lamppost on the corner of Spring Grove and Strand on the Green, pointing eastwards, away from the bridge. Therefore I assume this means the western exit/entry point to the 'restricted area' is several hundred yards from the bridge itself - plus possibly further depending on the zoom of the camera.I think this is very misleading as the original Hounslow directive says the zone is FROM THE KEW BRIDGE / STRAND ON THE GREEN JUNCTION, and I quote:"Strand on The Green / Thames Road: An access only zone to prevent through traffic. The zone is proposed to stretch from the Kew Bridge / Strand on The Green junction, to the junction of Grove Park Terrace / Grove Park Road. Vehicles would be allowed to enter the zone to access residential properties and businesses in the area unchanged, but not to pass through both points as part of a longer journey." Therefore be careful how far you drive along Strand on the Green towards the bridge as you may inadvertently trigger a fine, even though you're not actually intending to use it as a cut-through. I've done this journey from Grove Park to the bridge twice today, stopping well short of the bridge itself (dropping my daughter to the bus stop on her first day back to school, please don't lecture me about cycling, I cycle the rest of the time) - so I may have picked up 4 tickets as in theory I drove 'through the zone' 4 times! I suppose the only positive side is that people who turn into Strand from the bridge end, and happen to catch sight of the ridiculously small and badly placed signs, might have time to realise and do a U-turn back to the bridge before they drive past Spring Grove. Kerching kerching for Hounslow. Or maybe it's not a traffic camera, let's hope so...

Julia Watkiss ● 1874d3 Comments ● 1873d

More info on the new restrictions around Staveley etc

From the LBH websiteBearing concerns about displacement of traffic onto Burlington Lane, Sutton Court Road, and other narrower roads in the vicinity, the Council has decided that:    The trial ‘school street’ scheme on Staveley Road, Chiswick will have it’s operational hours extended so that general traffic will be restricted from 8am to 5pm Monday – Saturday (term time only). Buses and permit holders within the ‘Grove Park’ and ‘Fauconberg’ Controlled Parking Zone areas, and Staveley Road allotment holders will be exempt.    A new ETMO will be created at the Burlington Lane junction with the A316, the effect of which will be to prohibit entry onto Burlington Lane from the A316.The restriction is proposed to start northwest of the access to Chiswick Sports Centre, therefore access to both the school entrance, and the sports facilities, as well as to the cemetery entrance nearer the A316 junction, will be maintained via the A316. The council have started to receive a high level of enquiries on these measures. As these changes will be implemented as ETMOs, the Council will therefore commence a new six-month period of consultation to capture views of residents and businesses, to help determine at the end of the trial period, whether the measures should be made permanent, amended or reversed.Further updates will be added to our website once dates are available on when these changes will be made operational, along with details on how to submit feedback during the trial period.From https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/2435/changes_to_the_streetspace_trial_school_street_on_staveley_road_and_new_trial_announced_for_burlington_lane_chiswick

Iris Hill ● 1873d4 Comments ● 1873d

Soon to be two bus stops in Hounslow!

I'm sure all true Bees fans have seen the short film below, it resonates with supporters of all clubs outside of the usual Premier League line up. As a QPR fan I remember bucket collections outside Mecca too and our old cramped grounds. The subject of you not liking us revolves around 1967 and whether a take-over/loan was what was presented to the public. It still hasn't stopped that silly old goat of a stadium announcer you have from not mentioning our name at your grounds. Fortunately we are more adult and correctly title you. The topic above refers to the final granting of planning permission for our new training ground at Heston which now goes back to your favourite council in Hounslow for the start date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5huYAzz4i8

peter king ● 1873d0 Comments ● 1873d

Microsoft Word tutor

Hi, can anyone recommend a local person for 1 to 1 tuition on Microsoft Word, in particular teaching how to use track changes? Know there are on line tutorials, but prefer a tutor on this occasion. Thanks!

Alison Gascoigne ● 1873d0 Comments ● 1873d

Hartington etc

My daughter is working in Chiswick for a few weeks. Our conversation about how she can get to her job near me in Acton Green was painful. I wont bore you with it,  but can I please just confirm she can turn off Sutton Court Road over the bridge and drive along Hartington onto the A316 towards Richmond.  I should be sure but like many I’m nervous. Is it just turning in to Hartington from the A316 that’s not allowed? . I’ve avoided it like the plague but now Burlington Lane and Staveley School Street are in the mix it’s important I get this right for her.

Maggie Dodge ● 1874d4 Comments ● 1874d

http://petitions.hounslow.gov.uk/Staveley/

Do I trust Hounslow Council?My wife and I have just signed the above Petition and her name was not recorded of the list of those that signed. I checked and my name was also mission!Is there something underhand going on?Perhaps we collectively could consider withholding our council tax and ignore them as they do to us locals of W4!!!Please sign tonight, it closes this evening.

Patrick O Connor ● 1875d11 Comments ● 1874d

Empty shelves...

Brexit - the gift that keeps on giving.

Stewart Jones ● 1904d142 Comments ● 1874d

Recommendations for Nursing/Care Homes between Chertsey and Leigh-on-Sea

Hi all, please may I ask that if you have any personal experience good or bad of the above I would be extremely grateful to receive information please. Sadly, the ‘home’ will also need to be able to provide palliative care, as although not so obviously required immediately it will be as the condition worsens. I can be contacted either by email joygriffiths@hotmail.co.uk or by phone 07984 802205 - texts or emails are perfect in the first instance please. Thank you in advance. Your knowledge is invaluable.

Joy Griffiths ● 1878d3 Comments ● 1875d

Shelf watch shortages

My carers who visit supermarkets all over W4 and beyond tell me there are now a lot of empty shelves and their clients are having to do without.  Can we start a shelf watch thread where people can post what is missing or back in any of the local shops this way people will not be making wasted journeys.  And those of us with carers will be able to arrange a different shop.

Caroline Carney ● 1876d12 Comments ● 1875d

More restrictions on Grove Park traffic movement

Announcing quite radical changes to local roads late on a Friday evening might suggest Hounslow are a bit embarrassed by their latest proposals for the Grove Park area but, on first glance, they look like a step forward. Perhaps sneaking through the news that the Hartington Road restriction is hear to say explains the timing.Most importantly they will end the constant flow of traffic along Burlington Lane and effectively block day-time through traffic coming into Grove Park from the south. Rather than a half baked scheme that never achieved what it claimed to do as the original measures did, this most definitely will cut the number of journeys through the area.However, lots and lots of questions need to be answered on how it will actually work. For instance, is it sensible to proceed without introducing restrictions on access from the A4 from Milnthorpe, Eastbourne and Park Roads. Sutton Court Road is likely to become very congested more often so it won't take long for locals and SatNavs to identify these as alternative routes to destinations within the area.It would also be interesting to know if TfL have approved or even seen these plans. The assumption always has been that the logical approach of restricting access at all points from the A316 was not taken because of TfL concerns about congestion at Hogarth Roundabout. Could it be that the current government has so undermined TfL's authority that it would no longer feel able to veto a Hounslow Council proposal particularly when its head of transport is a darling of Number 10?Also, what point now does the ugly Staveley Road barrier now serve? Day-time traffic through the road is going to be cut significantly so it is just diverting vehicles on roads less capable of handling them.The above is a hot take - I reserve the right to completely change my mind after more intelligent people than me explain how this is going to work.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 1885d97 Comments ● 1875d

water pressure in grove park question

My water pipes are suddenly making lots of noise.Anyone else got the same problem?I've just read that an increase inincoming water pressure might be to blame.My boiler says that my water pressure is 2.2 bar, and I've read that it shouldn't be higher than 1.5.I've also read that there's probably something on my water pipe that I can use to reduce the incoming pressure. So I'm going to look into that.But I'm just asking if anyone else has noticed a similar problem...that would help with the attribution to external water pressure.

Simon Pedley ● 1875d5 Comments ● 1875d