http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:37:06 -0400 MyBB http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=279 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:47:11 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=279 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=278 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:45:00 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=278
I think it may be very useful to provide a place where local clubs, campaigns and other societies can share news and promote events and otherwise provide an online venue where members and those interested can easily interact.

We’ve done this before for the “Save Our Sunnybank” Campaign group, where their subforum recieved over 19890 views.

If you run, or know a local club/campagin/soceity that would be interested in this sort of idea please let me know.]]>
I think it may be very useful to provide a place where local clubs, campaigns and other societies can share news and promote events and otherwise provide an online venue where members and those interested can easily interact.

We’ve done this before for the “Save Our Sunnybank” Campaign group, where their subforum recieved over 19890 views.

If you run, or know a local club/campagin/soceity that would be interested in this sort of idea please let me know.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=277 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:15:37 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=277
Nothing wrong with that.

However the builder has taken to parking his van fully on the pavement, that is all four wheels. This forces people (includes children on their way to school), to walk around it onto the road.

I have seen this more than once, and upon seeing it again today called Hertsmere Council. I asked for Planning (in relation to the building work) and after a quich chat with the operator was put through to parking.

I explained the problem and I was told that that street had parking restrictions between 2-3pm and that it could be ticketed between these times. As I thought they had mis-heard me I explained the problem again in that a van was parking not just up on the pavement, but fully, all four wheels and I thought that was an offence at all times, not just from 2 til 3pm!.

I was informed that if parking restrictions were broken during enforced hours (in this case 2-3pm) then it was a council issue, otherwise it was a police issue:#: The person I was speaking to was very defensive:#: I told them I lived in Potters Bar and was reporting a safety matter, she obviously didn't think forcing children to walk on a road was a safety issue and then I thanked her for her time and hung up.

So there you have it. Park fully on the pavement and the council don't care unless you're breaking enforced parking restrictions.]]>
Nothing wrong with that.

However the builder has taken to parking his van fully on the pavement, that is all four wheels. This forces people (includes children on their way to school), to walk around it onto the road.

I have seen this more than once, and upon seeing it again today called Hertsmere Council. I asked for Planning (in relation to the building work) and after a quich chat with the operator was put through to parking.

I explained the problem and I was told that that street had parking restrictions between 2-3pm and that it could be ticketed between these times. As I thought they had mis-heard me I explained the problem again in that a van was parking not just up on the pavement, but fully, all four wheels and I thought that was an offence at all times, not just from 2 til 3pm!.

I was informed that if parking restrictions were broken during enforced hours (in this case 2-3pm) then it was a council issue, otherwise it was a police issue:#: The person I was speaking to was very defensive:#: I told them I lived in Potters Bar and was reporting a safety matter, she obviously didn't think forcing children to walk on a road was a safety issue and then I thanked her for her time and hung up.

So there you have it. Park fully on the pavement and the council don't care unless you're breaking enforced parking restrictions.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=276 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:21:55 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=276 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=275 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:57:06 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=275
Peoples, please do it when others don't have their windows open, my house now smells like it's been set on fire. It's going to be an uncomfortable night :(]]>
Peoples, please do it when others don't have their windows open, my house now smells like it's been set on fire. It's going to be an uncomfortable night :(]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=274 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:37:15 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=274
Some surprises in there for me, though a couple are a year or so out of date and I'd hope have improved!!]]>
Some surprises in there for me, though a couple are a year or so out of date and I'd hope have improved!!]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=273 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:31:24 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=273 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=272 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:38:36 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=272
A public consultation will last until the 29th July.]]>
A public consultation will last until the 29th July.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=271 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:07 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=271
New Factory discovered in Potters Bar]]>
New Factory discovered in Potters Bar]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=270 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:19:54 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=270
Station Forecourt Improvements]]>
Station Forecourt Improvements]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=269 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:33:20 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=269 preview it here.

If you have any comments or recommendations please contact me.]]> preview it here.

If you have any comments or recommendations please contact me.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=268 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:39:25 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=268
Procession
Leaving Canada Life 12:30
High Street > Quakers Lane > Mount Grace Rd (Walkers join) > Darkes Lane > Mutton Lane >
Arriving Elm Court 14:00

Elm Court
Opens 13:00
Adults £2, Under 16s Free
Includes the Schools' Art Exhibition
Download PDF Programme

Main Beneficiary
Tomer's Skateboard Park Extension

Photos
We'll gladly display photos of the carnival. Contact me.

Find out more.]]>
Procession
Leaving Canada Life 12:30
High Street > Quakers Lane > Mount Grace Rd (Walkers join) > Darkes Lane > Mutton Lane >
Arriving Elm Court 14:00

Elm Court
Opens 13:00
Adults £2, Under 16s Free
Includes the Schools' Art Exhibition
Download PDF Programme

Main Beneficiary
Tomer's Skateboard Park Extension

Photos
We'll gladly display photos of the carnival. Contact me.

Find out more.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=267 Tue, 27 May 2008 07:37:53 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=267 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=266 Thu, 22 May 2008 17:50:27 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=266
Anyone used anyone local who will do a good job and not charge silly prices.

Thanks in advance
:)]]>
Anyone used anyone local who will do a good job and not charge silly prices.

Thanks in advance
:)]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=265 Mon, 19 May 2008 14:26:29 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=265
This is a bit rich coming from a company that was previously instructed to reduce its leakage by 10%, but instead of investing in its infrastructure decided to take the easier option... they simply reduced the water pressure by 10%:rolleyes:

I don't think 90% is achievable as some properties can't have a meter fitted, and you have people like me who don't want one fitted.]]>
This is a bit rich coming from a company that was previously instructed to reduce its leakage by 10%, but instead of investing in its infrastructure decided to take the easier option... they simply reduced the water pressure by 10%:rolleyes:

I don't think 90% is achievable as some properties can't have a meter fitted, and you have people like me who don't want one fitted.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=264 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:24:44 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=264
But why should FCC want to do that? They must make a fortune from people travelling on the fast trains to Finsbury Park and Kings X. Lets face it...if we had to use the slow trains it'd be a pain, so the last thing we'd want is for them to move PB into Z6, but stop the fasts from calling at PB.

The case has to be made that PB is nowadays essentially in London, and that the train companies are unfairly hammering PB commuters by keeping it out of the London zones.

I'm going to email the following. 5 mins of effort now *might* mean considerable savings in the near future.

TFL: enquire@tfl.gov.uk
OYSTER: contactus@tube.tfl.gov.uk
FCC: customer.relations.fcc@firstgroup.com
GRANT SCHAPPS (Wel Hat MP): grant@shapps.com
JAMES CLAPPISON (Hertsmere MP): mark@tory-herts.org
MAYOR OF LONDON: mayor@london.gov.uk
LONDON TRAVELWATCH: enquiries@londontravelwatch.org.uk


Generally, i'm happy with the service provided by FCC. In my opinion the service IS better than when WAGN ran the line. The trains and stations are cleaner, and the puncuality is as good. OK, so the price has gone up, but that would have happened anyway.

However, £6 for an off peak return to Finsbury Park is way too much, especially as you then have to pay another £2 or so on Oyster Pre Pay to continue into town. If PB was in Zone 6, it'd mean £3.50 off peak single to town.]]>
But why should FCC want to do that? They must make a fortune from people travelling on the fast trains to Finsbury Park and Kings X. Lets face it...if we had to use the slow trains it'd be a pain, so the last thing we'd want is for them to move PB into Z6, but stop the fasts from calling at PB.

The case has to be made that PB is nowadays essentially in London, and that the train companies are unfairly hammering PB commuters by keeping it out of the London zones.

I'm going to email the following. 5 mins of effort now *might* mean considerable savings in the near future.

TFL: enquire@tfl.gov.uk
OYSTER: contactus@tube.tfl.gov.uk
FCC: customer.relations.fcc@firstgroup.com
GRANT SCHAPPS (Wel Hat MP): grant@shapps.com
JAMES CLAPPISON (Hertsmere MP): mark@tory-herts.org
MAYOR OF LONDON: mayor@london.gov.uk
LONDON TRAVELWATCH: enquiries@londontravelwatch.org.uk


Generally, i'm happy with the service provided by FCC. In my opinion the service IS better than when WAGN ran the line. The trains and stations are cleaner, and the puncuality is as good. OK, so the price has gone up, but that would have happened anyway.

However, £6 for an off peak return to Finsbury Park is way too much, especially as you then have to pay another £2 or so on Oyster Pre Pay to continue into town. If PB was in Zone 6, it'd mean £3.50 off peak single to town.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=263 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:51:41 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=263
< Zero(admin): Edited only to change topic title >]]>
< Zero(admin): Edited only to change topic title >]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=262 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:25:35 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=262
Anyone know what's going on? :huh:]]>
Anyone know what's going on? :huh:]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=261 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:01:24 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=261
Well the council certainly don't help with the parking

And to be honest some of the shopkeepers don't help themselves neither. I won't name names, nor hint at the type of business as Zero won't like it (and rightly so as they run the site).

Used one shop for several years, then we hit a problem with one item. The rudeness from the Owner was simply unbelievable, so much so that we've never set foot inside their shop again, and never will

Used to be involved the fundraising arm of my childrens school. Have you ever tried walking from Mutton Lane down to Dreams, and back again on the other side of the road asking all the shops to display a simple A4 poster advertising an event like a Christmas or Summer School Fayre? (So it was a community event) For those that did say yes and put the poster up (and it was way below 50%) it was interesting to see how many of the A4 posters remained after 1-2 days. Sorry Guys but if you want the local community to support you then you also have to support them.]]>
Well the council certainly don't help with the parking

And to be honest some of the shopkeepers don't help themselves neither. I won't name names, nor hint at the type of business as Zero won't like it (and rightly so as they run the site).

Used one shop for several years, then we hit a problem with one item. The rudeness from the Owner was simply unbelievable, so much so that we've never set foot inside their shop again, and never will

Used to be involved the fundraising arm of my childrens school. Have you ever tried walking from Mutton Lane down to Dreams, and back again on the other side of the road asking all the shops to display a simple A4 poster advertising an event like a Christmas or Summer School Fayre? (So it was a community event) For those that did say yes and put the poster up (and it was way below 50%) it was interesting to see how many of the A4 posters remained after 1-2 days. Sorry Guys but if you want the local community to support you then you also have to support them.]]> http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=260 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:04:12 -0400 http://www.pottersbarforum.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=260
There is nothing to say what these additional cameras are for on the speed/safety camera website to suggest what they are.

Anyone know what they're for? Are they making sure someone doesn't vandalise the existing GATSOs or are they to ensure all sites can capture speeders on a 24 hour basis without the need for film?]]>
There is nothing to say what these additional cameras are for on the speed/safety camera website to suggest what they are.

Anyone know what they're for? Are they making sure someone doesn't vandalise the existing GATSOs or are they to ensure all sites can capture speeders on a 24 hour basis without the need for film?]]>