Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Ditch 'anti-car dogma' and boost parking, councils told
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23837610
Tags for Forum Posts: business, cars, centres, local, parking, town
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Permalink Reply by Old-Age-Emporium(OAE) on
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John, I think we need a High Noon approach here. I propose two substantial protagonists, e.g. Eric Pickles v Joe Goldberg, to add gravity to the contest. Decide who wears the black hat and who the white. Enjoy your popcorn.
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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on
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A shameless apologist spokeperson for the Local Government Association (LGA) which represents more than 370 councils in England and Wales said: "Councils work hard to try and boost trade and keep High Streets vibrant through parking incentives such as free short-stay, cheaper evenings and free Sundays." [...]
And in Haringey having a free range pig's nest in every street tree.
The Fairy Tale narrator LGA spokesperson continued:
In fact, the government's own figures show charges in England are falling in real terms while councils invest any revenue back into transport services like filling potholes and road improvement projects."
[ Plain English Translation: 'The Barnet judgement suggests that many councils are breaking the law to keep Parking Account surpluses as high as they can. But give us a break! We cream off these profits to fill potholes. So surely that's okay? ' ]
What's with Eric Pickles? Has his body been taken over by beings from the planet Libertaria? He's dead right about letting cameras and recorders into Council meetings. He just needs to find a way to make these Town Hall troglodytes open up their caves to sunlight and fresh air.
And he's partly right about modifying anti-car dogma if we want to keep our High Streets. Though as the old proverb nearly says: "The devil is in the retail".
(Tottenham Hale ward councillor)
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Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on
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Is there any chance the word 'vibrant' could be banned from planning applications and planning departments?
Not sure it adds much. I would add it the list that includes 'holistic'.
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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My flat is quite vibrant: I think it's the HGVs hitting the speed bump.
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Boring are they?
Perhaps John would prefer some speedbump chimes?
Or something like this from São Paulo?
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Clive, John & Nicholas: here on South Wightman we are about to retrofit our speed bumps with vibrators. We do believe in DIY solutions.
And now Alan is about to find me a superior model on YouTube.
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If the concept has to be expressed in a planning context, can I make a small plea for "bustling" (instead of vibrant) ?
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When I lived outside of London, I didn't find towns were "anti car" but rather they were open when I was in the office and shut when I left. This made transactions a little difficult.
The local greengrocer in Falmouth decided to try opening at 12pm and shutting at 8pm. Trade tripled as a result. As most of Green Lanes is open past office hours I have no problem shopping locally.
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One interesting question is how many decision-makers who go on about: using public transport; "switching transport modes"; car-free developments etc, etc, always follow their own prescriptions for everyone else?
How many Haringey councillors, for example, have cars and routinely use them? How many do not live in a Controlled Parking Zone? Or have a driveway or other sorts of free parking? (Haringey councillors get free parking at the Civic Centre and at River Park House.)
How many are comfortable walking round in Wood Green or Tottenham late at night? Or would be happy to let young people in their family do this?
How many shop at out-borough malls and superstores taking their cars?
There are exceptions to the don't-do-what-I-do-but-as-I tell-you attitude. Just as there are some councillors and senior council staff who routinely bike. But a bit more honesty would be welcome.
(Tottenham Hale ward councillor)
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