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Dead mice and birds in loft

An electrician working in the loft of our flats (accessible only by ladder) told me that there are a number of dead mice and bird/s in our loft. What are rules or procedures for collecting and disposing of? Thanks for any advice

Chris Smith ● 6h0 Comments ● 6h

Removing the cap on Child Benefit - a good way to reduce child poverty?

This is now very much on the political agenda. It was in in the LibDem and SNP 2024 manifestos but not in the Labour Party Manifesto. Labour  instead promised to develop an "ambitious strategy to reduce child poverty".

Sam Hearn ● 11d46 Comments ● 9h

EV & hybrid cars new additional tax

Following on from the budget, I'm wondering where I stand with my plug in hybrid. Currently I pay ''road tax'' but the talk is of charging plain EV drivers a sum per mile. Assuming the bill will be worked out at the MOT stage, I'll be charged for some miles that I drove via petrol which they will assume were electric battery miles. Anyone know (especially the plums at the treasury) how they propose to do the charging as I and others could still be paying the road tax as its primarily a petrol driven motor with c.30 miles on a charge?

Peter King ● 1d7 Comments ● 11h

What is going on with labour?

what a mess who would have thought that after the shenanigans with the Tories that Labour in 17 months could actually do even worse? It is truly shocking that number 10 are briefing against their own cabinet or so the press have us believe and mounting a leadership contest….surreal. Labour are truly unprofessional, lacking in any balance in terms of running the economy or the country and non of them have any leadership qualities. The scaremongering coming from RR is terrifying re the budget, Labour are making matters in every area 10 time worse…they are embarrassing!

Jayne Thorburn ● 15d78 Comments ● 12h

£1,000 envelope in Hounslow

Is anyone else really angry about the story on the radio news this morning that the London Borough of Hounslow has fined a lady from Feltham £1,000 for 'fly tipping' a cardboard envelope (with her name and address left on) outside her flat, on top of a pile of boxes, as there was no room for it in the overflowing bin? It is said they are doing this as an example and to crack down on fly tipping and they will not back down, even though the lady concerned can ill afford it, suffering as a result, and insisting the entire fine is paid in one go, as they do not offer payment plans. They have, however, given her a further 30 days to pay it (their generosity of spirit knows no bounds). It seems that they want to line their coffers from innocent individuals, while big companies get away with so much more. Absolutely dreadful and scary to say the least!I would be interested to know how many users or companies have been fined for ebikes abandoned on pavements, sometimes in great numbers at a time, which block them and create further hazards for those of us who use them. None, I'm sure.I do hope there will be further (peaceful) protest about this and the lady concerned is exonerated, rather than martyred. Meantime, always remove personal details from everything and shred them!

Richard Evans ● 14d75 Comments ● 14h

Oven repair needed

Looking for someone to fix my Smeg oven.  I'm in Acton W3 9LS and my phone number is 07904 631 038

Danielle Fox ● 1d1 Comments ● 15h

Chiswick Creatives Christmas Pop Up - this weekend

Hi, I am a member of Chiswick Creatives. We are a group of local artisans who get together every month. We have been putting on a Christmas market every year since 2019 (bar 2020!) in St Michael and All Angels church parish hall (upstairs at the side) at this time of year. We will be there again this weekend, from 6.30pm tomorrow (28th November)until 8.30pm. Then also on Saturday 29th 10-5.30pm, and Sunday 30th 11.30-4pm. Please do come along to support us. We will have 15 wonderful makers and designers with us, all selling beautiful handmade gifts. Dogs are very welcome as well as children - who may be happy to meet local children's book illustrator (Maximus the Mouse, Frederick the Fox) Lisa Read. If you come on Friday night you will be welcomed with a glass of fizz.

Angela Weyers ● 15h0 Comments ● 15h

Katherine Dunne fails (again)

I was bemused by the puff piece on Katherine done by Chiswick Calendar. Bit surprised they didn't ask her favorite color and if she believed in unicorns. Did we need glamor shots?? Also chuckled at the coverage of the recent area forum with feedback from Katherine's colleague, Alexandra Crush.  So many issues: "Element of competition" In order for there to be competition the competitors must provide the same service. They do not. Per the article, Voi services Ealing. That's it. Forest doesn't. This necessitates needing two different suppliers that can charge whatever they like because their competitor cannot provide the same service. The concept of checks and balances does not exist. Simple economics. "truncated journeys weren't a key issue" Surely Katherine should have choked on these words. "50% less Voi than promised" and "Forest immediately increases fees after getting contract" Is it me, or have the suppliers failed to comply with the terms of the contract? If so, what's the escape clause? If a painter fails to provide the works promised in a contract, the owner would have a court case in their favor. The contract becomes null and void. "no incentive for Lime to comply" False. Wandsworth dealt with this issue by rounding up non-compliant bikes and held them ransom. When I asked Katherine about this her response was "there is no regulation." Apparently she can't do what others clearly can. "commercially sensitive information" With spending public money, how is the public not made aware of any expenditure value? There is talk about competition on an open market yet oddly the market is secret. "I wasn't there but I'm sure it was raised" Why wasn't she there and simply how could she not know??? This begs the question can a petition be started for her removal? She fails repeatedly and there is no reason anyone should endure another two years of this dreadful and unnecessary policy she has put in place. She is clearly out of her league. As for any e-bike/scooter being left where it doesn't belong, what is the line item value for Hounslow Highways to remove them? Has it exceeded it's allowance? My bet is any increase in fees Katherine dreamt of by awarding Voi and Forest is erased (and then some) by the increase in costs for HH to remove illegal vehicles now dumped by three different vendors. Not to mention, the public can't use any Lime bike found in Hounslow. So those cost of removing them is wholly borne by Hounslow. To wit on Glebe Street this AM:


David Lesniak ● 41d89 Comments ● 16h

Chiswick's perennial problem with fallen leaves

It comes this time every year, uncleared slushy pavements, often turning to ice and making walking hazardous, We sadly know that the local council will not get around to clearing the problem any time soon. Many small beer criminals are given Community sentences by magistrates and judges, but I have never witnessed such people fulfilling their unpaid work. Why cannot the local police liaise with the council and give these wrongdoers retribution for their sins by asking them to clear our streets from leaves.

Denis I. Fox ● 10d10 Comments ● 19h

Hammersmith flyover tunnel!

Interesting to see it being discussed in the Local Plan, how about getting a bridge sorted first? Its like learning English without A,B,C’s!

John Bird ● 48d132 Comments ● 20h

94 bus

It will be a pity not to have the 94 bus serving all the way to Piccadilly. I take this bus to go to work . We won't have a direct bus to the west end anymore.  We have the 9 from piccadilly to Hammersmith but you have to change bus and often pay twice if too much traffic or waiting for the second bus (especially later in the evening ). I'm not a fan of the pedestrian of Oxford Street anyway, maybe they should focus on the money laundering shops instead 

Isabel Martin ● 6d20 Comments ● 1d

Keys found on 26th November 2025

A key ring with two house keys with large yellow tag attached found in Queen Anne’s Gardens near junction with Bedford Road.

Thomas Edward Francis Sutherland ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Turnham Green Tube

Does anyone know what exactly happened this morning to shut down Turnham Green tube and bring multiple ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars to the station? `I asked a police officer and he said there was someone "under the train" - I normally assume jumper but this was a big production.

Annie Fitzsimmons ● 11d21 Comments ● 1d

Out of control dog attack - Chiswick House today

⚠️ Serious Dog Attack at Chiswick House Today – Please Be AwarePosting anonymously for now, but I want to alert local dog owners to a serious incident that occurred today at Chiswick House.My well-trained, gentle dog was attacked for the second time in three months by the same woman’s uncontrolled and aggressive dog. On both occasions, the owner made no attempt to control her dog (a male Vizsla), refused to put it on a lead, and responded with hostility and complete disregard for the safety of others. During today’s incident, she repeatedly shouted at her dog and threw objects at it, yet told me “not to panic” while my dog was being injured.Today’s attack resulted in a deep puncture wound to my dog’s shoulder, with significant bleeding. It is clear this dog is not safe around others, and the owner’s behaviour suggests she is fully aware of this. The fact she was walking so late in the day raises further concern that she may be avoiding other owners due to her dog’s behaviour.I have reported the incident to the police and to Chiswick House. If no action is taken, I will also put up posters so other dog owners can recognise and avoid this individual. I have multiple photos and videos of both the woman and her dog - from today and from the previous attack in September - which I will be providing to the authorities. For some reason I haven’t been able to attach images here.I am sharing this to make sure other dog owners are aware of the ongoing risk. If anyone else has experienced similar behaviour from this same dog or owner, please come forward. The combination of an aggressive dog and an owner who refuses to take responsibility is a genuine danger to other pets and potentially to people as well. This situation cannot continue unchecked.

Debbie Liggitt ● 10d11 Comments ● 1d

Halfords Autocentre

Has anyone had their car serviced at this garage on Power Road (formerly Iversons). The independent garage that I have used has become progressively more and more expensive and Halfords appear to be offering reasonable value as well as easier parking.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 8d7 Comments ● 1d

Vandalism on CHR

Spate of vandalism on CHR over the weekend.   Graffiti on several shops and looks like the glass front door to Maverick opticians has been smashed.  Idiots.

Paul Phillips ● 3d1 Comments ● 1d

What are the current opening hours for the Royal Mail Parcel Office?

Can anyone tell me the opening hours for the Royal Mail parcel office located beside the Chiswick Post Office?I’ve waited in all day for a parcel to be delivered, and I get a notice that I’m not in!  This is not the first time this has happened, and it’s really annoying, so it's a trip to the parcel office, but I cannot find any online information about the current opening hours (I’ve gone before and found it closed).  If anyone knows the current opening hours, I’d be very grateful!

Sandie Goodman ● 2d1 Comments ● 2d

Pathetic Journalism

Again and again we see cases of journalistic catastrophising!  Today we see a typical example.  A Guardian HEADLINE of  ‘Households face SHOCK increase in Energy Bills from January”. After reading the lengthy article it appears that households, with average usage (£1728 per annum)  will see bills increase by 28pence a month or just over £3 per annum!  Really!!  What a shock!  Many people will now lose sleep worrying. Their Christmas celebrations will be spoilt by the Guardian advising that bills will increase. And in the real world people are losing their homes in Ukraine.

Steve Taylor ● 6d56 Comments ● 2d

Venezuela

I see that in the last 4 hours, Venezuela's airspace has been emptied and all Planes are diverting around. Normally, the airlines are tipped off in advance, or are warned that something has happened and reported from a flight that, as a precaution, the airspace is closed down. Is something planned to happen from either side? Or just a precautionary measure. All we need is another conflict going on

Julian Pavey ● 4d7 Comments ● 2d