Friday, May 30, 2008
city hall
City Hall - weekend opening
City Hall, the headquarters of the Greater London Authority, is open to the public on set weekends throughout the year. Visitors have the opportunity to see and walk around some areas that are not normally open to the public during the week. This includes the Chamber, a purpose-built space for meetings and debates; London's Living Room, an open space on the top floor with a walkway around the perimeter offering panoramic views; and the spiral ramp/stairs, which winds its way through the building, offering glimpses of the open-plan offices and the Mayor's Conference Room and views of the Thames and the Tower of London. | Date | Time |
| Saturday 14 June 2008 Sunday 15 June 2008 | 10.00 - 17.00 10.00 - 17.00 |
| Saturday 5 July 2008 Sunday 6 July 2008 | 10.00 - 17.00 10.00 - 17.00 |
| Saturday 2 August 2008 Sunday 3 August2008 | 10.00 - 17.00 10.00 - 17.00 |
| London Open House weekend: Saturday 20 September 2008 Sunday 21 September 2008 | 09.30 - 17.30 09.30 - 17.30 |
Please note:
- These dates are subject to alteration at late notice. If you are planning a visit you are advised to call the Public Liaison Unit (020 7983 4100) in advance to confirm that City Hall will be open.
- The Café on the lower ground floor will be open during the above open hours.
- Last entry will be at 4.30pm and City Hall will close at 5pm (except London Open House weekend).
- The ramp may be closed on Sunday lunchtimes for up to 1 hour for BBC filming.
- It may be necessary to close the external balcony during inclement weather.
Further information:
CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE
FREE WEEKEND ACCESS TO CITY HALL AND LONDON'S LIVING ROOM
HEATHROW NEW FLIGHT PATHS
This map does not show the CITY AIRPORT FLIGHTS which turn over Brockwell Park.
you can email hernehillforum@btinternet.com for the above photo file
HEATHROW THIRD RUNWAY
PROPOSED THIRD RUNWAY AT HEATHROW AND THE ISSUE OF NOISE IMPACT ACROSS SOUTH LONDON AND BEYOND
There is a mounting campaign to oppose the building of third runway at Heathrow airport, culminating in a major march tomorrow
Do we care in Herne Hill ?
OK, we get some aircraft noise, but now that Concorde is no longer flying the impact is relatively small.
So a new runway, north of the two existing runways at Heathrow, will presumably have little impact here.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
As you will see from the map attached showing the proposed flight paths for landings for that the third runway,
those brown arrows in the bottom right represent the short haul flights arriving from Europe that will be the primary user of this new runway..
They converge right over Herne Hill/Dulwich/Norwood.
So we can expect hundreds of flights per day directly overhead.
Herne Hill will become as heavily blighted as Richmond now is.
What can you do about it?
Learn more about why it makes economic nonsense http://www.hacan.org.uk/the_campaign/now_campaign.php
Write to your MP, Tessa Jowell and urge her to vote against it.
The majority of London MPs, the mayor, the archbishop are all already opposed to the proposal, see
Write to her at jowellt@parliament.uk
and make sure you include your name, address and telephone number - otherwise you will get an automated reply demanding just that 
Regards
Mike Colvin
Mike Colvin
Sunday, May 25, 2008
TULSEHILL/HERNE HILLCPZ
MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FINAL OUT COME OF CONSULTATION ON THE TULSE HILL CPZ
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY 6PM-8PM
WEST NORWOOD OLD LIBRARY ADJACENT TO ST LUKE'S
ADJACENT TO COSTCUTTERS/POSTOFFICE.
This CPZ area includes part of Herne Hill including Brockwell Park
Gardens Rosendale /Hawarden /Guernsey/Croxted
For report email paulreynolds454@btinternet.com
Thanks to Clr John Whelan for providing information
Thursday, May 22, 2008
ARE YOU USING TOO MUCH ENERGY
Dear Lambeth friends,
Apologies if you've received this before. More exciting events. Please pass around your networks
Wednesday 28 May, 7pm, Room 8, Lambeth Town Hall
David Fleming*, one of the foremost forward thinkers of our time, will be giving Transition Town Brixton the first outing of his new thinking in a talk
ENERGY and ANARCHY:
he writes: "If we are going to deal with the energy/climate problem with any success at all, we will have to do it ourselves. And we will need to start by thinking in a completely different way. The market is not the solution; it is part of the problem. The neglected philosophy of anarchism has something to tell us which we need to know."
He will also cover Tradable Energy Quotas (TEQs), his excellent system for equitably achieving our carbon reduction targets, and Nuclear Power. It will be followed by Q&A and discussion. See more of David's work at www.theleaneconomyconnection.net
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Monday 2 June, 7pm, the Myth Bar, 123 Acre Lane, upstairs from the Hope and Anchor pub.
Film: Reclaim Power
voices from the camp for climate action 2006
including an important filmed interview with Mark Lynas, author of High Tide and Six Degrees.
followed by Q&A with people who were at the camp and explanation about this years camp in early August. Be there - and at the camp! A hugely important force for building the climate movement, for connecting and informing people and for motivating activism at all levels.
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Friday 13 June, 10-5 Lambeth Town Hall and Brixton Central Square.
Lambeth Climate Change Conference and Fair.
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/Environment/Pollution/ClimateChangeDay.htm
TTB will have a presence throughout the day. Please volunteer to be there for a slot.
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Thursday 19 June, 9.30-5pm and 6pm-8.30pm Assembly Hall, Lambeth Town Hall
LOCAL ECONOMY DAY and Local Business Evening
Exploring why localisation is inevitable and how we can do it in London and Brixton. Keynote speakers David Boyle (author of the Little Money Book) and Molly Scott Cato (reader in Green Economics at Cardiff School of Management and author of Market Shmarket). New Economics Foundation will be conducting some of their workshops.
A sign-up page will be on the website soon; meanwhile email events@transitiontownbrixton.org to register your interest or to get involved in the TTB Economy and Business Group
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Saturday and Sunday 21-22 June
Midsummer Permaculture Introductory Weekend
Permaculture is the foundation of Transition thinking, working with Nature to supply our needs whilst enhancing the environment. It has been described as 'Revolution disguised as organic gardening.' It is much more than gardening, being a design philosophy applicable in all spheres of life that will help us meet the challenges of energy descent. It will be a revelation.
The course will be an introduction to the ethics, principles, observation, design techniques, and practical applications in the city. It will visit at least 2 permaculture sites in Brixton. It is led by Graham Burnett and Mark Elder, both permaculture diploma holders and experienced teachers. Visit Graham's website at www.spiralseed.co.uk
The cost is £120 for the whole weekend, 10-5pm both days. Concessions are available. Please email info@transitiontownbrixton.org with Permaculture in the subject box.
Hope to see you.
Duncan (for TTB
Apologies if you've received this before. More exciting events. Please pass around your networks
Wednesday 28 May, 7pm, Room 8, Lambeth Town Hall
David Fleming*, one of the foremost forward thinkers of our time, will be giving Transition Town Brixton the first outing of his new thinking in a talk
ENERGY and ANARCHY:
he writes: "If we are going to deal with the energy/climate problem with any success at all, we will have to do it ourselves. And we will need to start by thinking in a completely different way. The market is not the solution; it is part of the problem. The neglected philosophy of anarchism has something to tell us which we need to know."
He will also cover Tradable Energy Quotas (TEQs), his excellent system for equitably achieving our carbon reduction targets, and Nuclear Power. It will be followed by Q&A and discussion. See more of David's work at www.theleaneconomyconnection.net
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Monday 2 June, 7pm, the Myth Bar, 123 Acre Lane, upstairs from the Hope and Anchor pub.
Film: Reclaim Power
voices from the camp for climate action 2006
including an important filmed interview with Mark Lynas, author of High Tide and Six Degrees.
followed by Q&A with people who were at the camp and explanation about this years camp in early August. Be there - and at the camp! A hugely important force for building the climate movement, for connecting and informing people and for motivating activism at all levels.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friday 13 June, 10-5 Lambeth Town Hall and Brixton Central Square.
Lambeth Climate Change Conference and Fair.
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/Environment/Pollution/ClimateChangeDay.htm
TTB will have a presence throughout the day. Please volunteer to be there for a slot.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thursday 19 June, 9.30-5pm and 6pm-8.30pm Assembly Hall, Lambeth Town Hall
LOCAL ECONOMY DAY and Local Business Evening
Exploring why localisation is inevitable and how we can do it in London and Brixton. Keynote speakers David Boyle (author of the Little Money Book) and Molly Scott Cato (reader in Green Economics at Cardiff School of Management and author of Market Shmarket). New Economics Foundation will be conducting some of their workshops.
A sign-up page will be on the website soon; meanwhile email events@transitiontownbrixton.org to register your interest or to get involved in the TTB Economy and Business Group
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Saturday and Sunday 21-22 June
Midsummer Permaculture Introductory Weekend
Permaculture is the foundation of Transition thinking, working with Nature to supply our needs whilst enhancing the environment. It has been described as 'Revolution disguised as organic gardening.' It is much more than gardening, being a design philosophy applicable in all spheres of life that will help us meet the challenges of energy descent. It will be a revelation.
The course will be an introduction to the ethics, principles, observation, design techniques, and practical applications in the city. It will visit at least 2 permaculture sites in Brixton. It is led by Graham Burnett and Mark Elder, both permaculture diploma holders and experienced teachers. Visit Graham's website at www.spiralseed.co.uk
The cost is £120 for the whole weekend, 10-5pm both days. Concessions are available. Please email info@transitiontownbrixton.org with Permaculture in the subject box.
Hope to see you.
Duncan (for TTB
-- Duncan Law 44 Holmewood Rd London SW2 3RR t 020 8678 6617 m 07958 635181 e dl@duncanlaw.co.uk Climate Change is happening. Peak Oil is now. Our world will change, fast and soon. Transition Town Brixton is a community led initiative to * raise awareness of these future changing issues * vision a better low-energy future for Brixton * design an Action Plan with milestones to ensure it happens. * make it happen. A 'convenient opportunity' to rethink, reconnect and relocalise. Let's take responsibility. visit www.transitiontownbrixton.org and to see what is happening elsewhere www.transitiontowns.org and www.transitionculture.org
Paul Reynolds
Secretary Herne Hill Forum
JUNCTION PLANS DISPLAY 24TH MAY 10-3pm
RAILTON ROAD, OUTISDE WISH GIFT SHOP.
MAYOR'S QUESTION TIME
.Bus Priority Scheme Herne Hill867/2008
MAYOR BORIS FIRST QUESTION TIME
The following two question's were put to the Mayor on Wednesday by CAROLINE
PIDGEON-Caroline has been newly elected under the list system as an Assembly Member.Answers will follow from the Mayor in a week or so in written format.
1
The bus priority scheme at Herne Hill Junction will not provide priority for 68 468 X68 and N68 bus routes and because it does not take suppressed demand into account,it is very likely that any initial bus priority provided by the slip road through Brockwell Park will be lost as the slip road fills with cars. Why is bus priority funding being considered for this scheme.
2 Bus Priority Modal Shift Factor 868/2008
Will you instruct TFL Network Assurance not to consider the bus priority scheme for Herne Hill junction unless an allowance for modal shift from car use to cycling has been included in the computer traffic model required for the scheme and to insist that the potential for modal shift is fully explored by Lambeth Council.
Mayors questions 21st May08 Caroline Pidgeon.
MY FIRST DIP
MY FIRST DIP
Dateline: Wednesday 21st May 2008
Location: Brockwell Lido, Herne Hill, London SE24 0PA
Time: 1230pm - 1330pm
Water temperature: 60f / 15c (or so they said)
Weather: cloudy with sunny intervals
HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO BE IN ENGLAND, NOW THAT OUR BEAUTIFUL LIDO IS OPEN
As the proud owner of Adult Concession Season Ticket 2005910, I had the great good fortune to be in our beautiful Lido on the opening day of the new season. I had the pool to myself for most of the time, and the water temperature was just fine. As there are now three swimming lanes installed, one cannot do widths very easily, so I set out to do, and completed, 10 lengths. There were no Mallards to join me this time, but I was told that they do visit often, and chase off any other Mallards who dare to drop in.
I have to visit the Lido 30 times to get my money's worth, which I shall certainly endeavour to do, but as I said last time, today's swim alone was worth £105 of anybody's money. I look forward to meeting you in the Lido one day soon.
Good wishes and kind regards,
Robert.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
BENSONS FUN FAIR
BENSONS FUNFAIR HAVE SET UP IN BROCKWELL PARK
It is likely that they are open on Thursday but check for posters.
LIDO OPENS
Brockwell Lido Pool opens 6:30 am wed 21st May
Brockwell Lido pool is due to open for the season on Wednesday 21st May 2008.Fusion's Jeremy Lakes says:
The recent work on the pool plant is complete and the pool has been fully drained and the tank jetwashed. The pool is now being filled with fresh new water ready for the opening at 6.30am on Wednesday, 21 May. Look forward to seeing you there.
See leaflet with 2008 season prices. See Holistic timetable for other activities.
JUNCTION PLANS
JUNCTION PLANS PUBLIC DISPLAY 24TH MAY
The Junction Plans are to be on display outside WISH at the junction of Railton and Dulwich Road on Saturday 24th May between 10am and 3pm
Sunday, May 18, 2008
LIDO OPENS
lido opens wednesday 6.30am
| Pool full, and glistening in the morning sun. Ready for new swim season starting this Wednesday, May 21... Latest report from Peter Bradley our local equivalent of aerial photography |
Friday, May 16, 2008
POLICE REPORT
On Thursday 15th May at 4 pm police officers led by the Herne Hill safer neighbourhood team raided the "Next-to-Nothing" cafe at 107 Dulwich Road SE24 under a search warrant.
A dog trained to search for drugs was deployed and a substantial amount of herbal cannabis was found.
Two arrests were made for drugs supply offences.
Any further information or enquiries to the Herne Hill safer neighbourhood team tel: 020 8649 2007 or HerneHill.snt@met.police.uk
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
BROCKWELL PARK
BROCKWELL PARK OBSERVATIONS
A crop circle has appeared near 'Wood Henge', roughly where Zippo's big tent was.
The Lido filling is proceeding slowly; water is now about a metre from the shallow end.
The Lido filling is proceeding slowly; water is now about a metre from the shallow end.
Peter Bradley
Monday, May 12, 2008
HERNE HILL SOCIETY TALK
Wednesday 14 May
7:45pm (doors open 7:30pm)
' Warmington Road and the Shrubbery Lodge'
How a little meadow at the corner of a businessman's Surrey estate turned into terraced housing in what estate agents call 'the North Dulwich Triangle'
Jeff Segal
Everyone welcome
Herne Hill United Church Hall
Redpost Hill
Paul Reynolds
Thursday, May 08, 2008
POST OFFICE CLOSURE WATCH (continued)
Following on from previous blogs and soap-box items on this subject it is essential that everyone continues to watch for any sign of threats to the Post Offices in our area.
The Government has now announced a further 155 closures of London Post Offices, with a further 7 reprieved and 7 still being consulted on, which is very disturbing to so many communites. Dulwich and Herne Hill Offices are not mentioned and will remain open, although one in Acre Lane and one in Peckham Road sadly find themselves on the list.
We will certainly need to return to this subject at the HH Forum Public Meeting on 29 May, and continue to ensure that all our local Councillors are very much on their guard
The Government has now announced a further 155 closures of London Post Offices, with a further 7 reprieved and 7 still being consulted on, which is very disturbing to so many communites. Dulwich and Herne Hill Offices are not mentioned and will remain open, although one in Acre Lane and one in Peckham Road sadly find themselves on the list.
We will certainly need to return to this subject at the HH Forum Public Meeting on 29 May, and continue to ensure that all our local Councillors are very much on their guard
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
LAMBETH & SOUTHWARK ASSEMBLY RESULTS
Labour's Val Shawcross wins third term on London Assembly
Labour's Val Shawcross has won a third term as Lambeth and Southwark's representative on the London Assembly with a hugely increased majority over the Liberal Democrats.
Val Shawcross campaigning at London Bridge last week
Val Shawcross was first elected to the London Assembly in 2000. Although Caroline Pidgeon came a close second in 2004, the 2008 result will be a bitter disappointment to local Liberal Democrats who hoped to seize their first ever constituency seat on the London Assembly.
The blow will be softened by the news that Newington councillor Caroline Pidgeon has secured an Assembly seat via the London-wide list vote.
The totals for the three leading candidates are as follows:
Valerie Shawcross Labour 60,801 36% (2004: 36,280 29%)
Caroline Pidgeon Liberal Democrat 36,953 22% (2004: 30,805 25%)
Shirley Houghton Conservative 32,835 20% (2004: 17,379 14%)
Caroline Pidgeon Liberal Democrat 36,953 22% (2004: 30,805 25%)
Shirley Houghton Conservative 32,835 20% (2004: 17,379 14%)
Turnout in the two boroughs stood at 42 per cent up 8.7 per cent on 2004.
The results of the mayoral contest in the Lambeth & Southwark constituency also delivered a clear advantage to Labour's Ken Livingstone, although this was outweighed by the stronger support for Boris Johnson in outer London constituencies.
With the British National Party having won its first ever seat on the London Assembly, City Hall is likely to be the setting of some heated political exchanges over the next four years.
Final composition of the London Assembly
Conservative 11 seat (+2)
Labour 8 seats (+1)
Lib Dem 3 seats (-2)
Green 2 seats(no change)
BNP 1 seats (+1)
Labour 8 seats (+1)
Lib Dem 3 seats (-2)
Green 2 seats(no change)
BNP 1 seats (+1)
Saturday, May 03, 2008
MAYROFOR LONDON
COMPLETE ELECTION RESULTS
The Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark continue to have the services of Val Shawcross
as our Assembly Member. We have an additional benefit of a List Candidate Caroline Pidgeon who has been a member of the Souhwark Administration for the last six years.
Both the mayoral candidates polled over 1 million votes each.
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