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Come on You Bees

Tense first half and Fulham have Mitro in reserve but I think Brentford have more to offer.A lot riding on this. It will be a massive boost for Chiswick if Brentford win - not just sports fans.

Francis Rowe ● 2276d50 Comments ● 1951d

Oyster card Mia Miller-Noya

Found today

Irma Hamilton-Hunt ● 1954d3 Comments ● 1951d

Should unelected judges make political decisions?

Asking for a friend.

Russell Pearson ● 1958d26 Comments ● 1951d

Taxi pick up from Gatwick

Hi - looking for recent recommendations for local taxi firms who will pick up from Gatwick. Thanks.

Alison Gascoigne ● 1961d10 Comments ● 1951d

New World Order plan 'alien' attack

...hence alien threat being ramped up by mainstream media and government sources. When the attack comes, drastic measures will be introduced for our 'protection', making covid restrictions look like a walk in the park. You've been warned.

Michael Brown ● 1962d47 Comments ● 1951d

Driving instructor (automatic) for refresher lessons

We're on the hunt for a local driving instructor with an automatic vehicle. My husband holds an American license but now needs to take his UK driving test, so needs an instructor who can guide him through that process.All recommendations very welcome!

Alex Zeilinger-Goode ● 1952d3 Comments ● 1951d

Hounslow Planning U-turn on the bowls club

Putt in the Park's planning application, which would involve the destruction of the bowling green, was refused once, then recommended for refusal a second time, when the decision was deferred, so the Masterplan could be taken into account. Much time has elapsed and the Masterplan has not yet materialised. Putt in the Park put in a 'new' (actually third) application, practically identical, but ensuring by this manoeuvre that the 50+ objections sent in at the time of the first application would not be counted! So now they can say only a handful of objections were received! People understandably expected that objecting once to a proposal would be enough. Irrespective of the merits or demerits of the case, this is a despicable way to behave.And, suddenly, Hounslow Planning has reversed itself and is recommending approval! What happened to 'contravention of Policy CLI of the Hounslow Local Plan - loss of D2 community facility' and contravention of Hounslow's Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy? One would be forgiven for believing there was some serious arm-twisting and pressure exerted to ensure the CIC can bulldoze through the community's objections and ignore the massive support for the retention of bowling in GP, including a 620-name petition.The whole thing stinks. And, once again, we can do nothing against yet another brazen abuse of power.And, of course, Hounslow Planning has also reversed its own decision on the car parking application and has now recommended approval ... No doubt the parking company (who are not going to be paid a management fee) are already rubbing their hands in glee at the prospect of making a bomb in fines

bela cunha ● 1957d11 Comments ● 1951d

Ergonomic Office Chair

Any recommendations on a decent office chair? Don’t want to spend Herman Miller prices but need one for lots of Teams calls and writing, that’s easy on the back.

Russell Pearson ● 1952d9 Comments ● 1951d

Connollys bus gate

Has anyone actually witnessed a bus stopping at the bus gate? I have watched them driving down the bus lane and they never stop at the bus gate - whatever colour the lights are. Whom should I email about this? TFL or Hounslow?

Lena Armstrong ● 1955d69 Comments ● 1951d

Green waste bins - a question

Looking on LBH site, talks about a discount for green waste collection. Some discussion ‘down the local’ as to what qualifies - is it the single occupancy tax reduction, or do you need to be claiming benefits of some kind, or does being retired qualify for the discount?

Russell Pearson ● 1951d2 Comments ● 1951d

Visible ID for ALL Road Users Petition

Petition: Introduce new requirements for cyclists/e-scooters: visible ID, licences, etchttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/585474

Loraine Pemberton ● 1953d86 Comments ● 1951d

Important information for young people getting the COVID vaccine

Please can you pass information to young people to have something to eat and also some sugars in the form of electrolytes (eg Lucozade or similar). Before going for their vaccinations. The marshals at vaccine clinics are reporting seeing lots of younger people fainting straight after their injections. In the vast majority of cases this can be prevented - maybe have a bottle of energy drink to swig just BEFORE getting the vaccine. Actually it’s prudent advice for anyone not just the young ones. (The taller they are the more likely they are to faint). Brentford Leisure are currently advising the younger ones to wait 45mins after their jab just in case, instead of the usual 15 mins.

Sandra Taylor ● 1959d13 Comments ● 1955d

Wisteria trimmer recommendation

Hi we have some wisteria on our house that needs trimming back, does anyone have a gardener that they could recommend to do this? Thx

Robert Duncan ● 1957d12 Comments ● 1955d

Townmead road recycling closed for forseeable

See front page. Fire last night.

Sean Wales ● 1956d1 Comments ● 1956d

Not sure I like this climate change...

...longest day of the year and the central heating has just switched itself on.

Ken Munn ● 1956d1 Comments ● 1956d

WiFi cut outs

I keep losing my connection shortly after midnight for about 45 minutes . It happens frequently. I’ve spoken to Talk Talk and got nowhere. They said they had tested the line and it was ok , I was asked to pay £89 to enhance my reception. I said I would prefer to change provider ! Has anyone else noticed this frequent 45 minute loss of connection? I have no problem the rest of the day .

Maureen Yakoubi ● 1956d1 Comments ● 1956d

Southfield community litter pick Sunday 20th June 2pm outside The Swan

Neighbours, friends and family all welcome. Litter pickers and bags provided by LAGER Can (Litter Action Group for Ealing Residents).

Bet Semsch ● 1960d7 Comments ● 1956d

South St. & Uppoer Square cycle proposals

Topic: South St. & Upper Square Cycle proposals Posted by: Vanessa SmithDate/Time: 18/06/21 11:14:00People in Isleworth received notice yesterday of the decision to proceed with the work for the above scheme. The sentence below says it all, again, an officer has made the decision not only to proceed but to ignore objections. The report was 'shared with councillors and the Lead Member for Transport', none of whom live in Isleworth, work to start 28 June.'A decision on the objections to the Traffic Order was taken by Chief Officer Decision at the end of March. The decision was to set aside the objections, and proceed with the scheme. It can be viewed here - https://democraticservices.hounslow.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=622&MId=11691.'Many of us feel this scheme will be an unmitigated disaster just waiting to happen, in particular the part outside The Isleworth Public Hall, where the pavement will be shared between pedestrians and cycles separated by a 'kerb' which is going to present a trip hazard if ever there was one. This also necessitates moving the bus stop along South St. for a 'half stop' and will likely have the effect of causing traffic hold-ups at busy times, because the road is narrower there, just what we need.Parents collecting/dropping off their offspring from a local primary school wait outside the Public Hall, and there are quite a few local groups who use it for meetings, and whose elderly members use the benches outside whilst waiting for their bus home, this will no longer be possible.It doesn't require a genius to see the possible conflict this will bring between the two groups, but then what do we know?Still, never mind, the interests of people on bikes override absolutely everything these days, and our elected members are so supine, they abdicate their responsibility to represent us in favour of letting paid employees make decisions which they should make, but hey! Never mind the officers 'share' their decisions with them - so that's alright then.

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