London-wide news and views - Forum - Alexandra Park Neighbours2024-03-19T04:08:45Zhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/feed/category/London-wide%2Bnews%2Band%2Bviews5G mast on the edge of Alexandra Park - in Harrow, not Haringey!https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/5g-mast-on-the-edge-of-alexandra-park-in-harrow-not-haringey2023-08-25T16:02:07.000Z2023-08-25T16:02:07.000ZAdminhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Admin<div><p>Hi All, in case anyone saw Sara''s post about a 5G mast issue - I think she has since then deleted the thread - this does not relate to our Alexandra Park! I hadn't heard of an Alexandra Park in Harrow ...</p></div>Railway ticket office closures - consultation to 26th Julyhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/railway-ticket-office-closures-consultation-to-26th-july2023-07-13T15:48:25.000Z2023-07-13T15:48:25.000ZAlex Kinghttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/AlexKing<div><p>You may have seen in the press that there is a general proposal for the railways all over the country to close the huge majority of station ticket offices, leaving only those at big stations. There's a fairly shortlife consultation going on which ends on the 26th of this month, so if you have anything to say about this, it's worth getting on and doing it now. An explainer about the consultation is here at <a href="https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/ticket-offices-have-your-say/" target="_blank">London TravelWatch</a> who are organising the consultation in the London area on behalf of the railways.</p>
<p>There are a number of links which explain a bit about what the proposals might mean, but a lot of its implications seem to be left pretty vague. Great Northern, who are responsible for Alexandra Palace station have a list of <a href="https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/-/media/goahead/gtr-all-shared-pdfs-and-documents/public-consultation/gtr-station-information-1.pdf" target="_blank">proposed changes</a> which says that 'ticket office hours' as now will be replaced by 'ticket assistance hours' (whatever that may mean) from early morning to late at night. Whether the staff will still be able to help with travel information or odd ticketing questions is not stated.</p>
<p>There is a specific page for the consultation relating to Great Northen <a href="https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/publicconsultation" target="_blank">here</a>. This then passes you on to London TravelWatch who ask you to email them at <a href="mailto:gntlconsultation@londontravelwatch.org.uk" target="_blank">gntl.consultation@londontravelwatch.org.uk</a>. But if you would like to make comments about all or several railway companies' closures in the London area you should e-mail them to <a href="mailto:ticketoffice@londontravelwatch.org.uk" target="_blank">ticketoffice@londontravelwatch.org.uk</a>.</p>
<p>The RMT has a campaign poster including a form of words for a letter or email <a href="https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/public-document-library/ticket-office-a4-flyer/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections Thursday 6 Mayhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/mayor-of-london-and-london-assembly-elections-thursday-6-may2021-05-01T10:17:51.000Z2021-05-01T10:17:51.000ZAdminhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Admin<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8876703482,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}">Don't forget to vote in the Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections this Thursday. Haringey Council has provided a helpful guide, which includes information on being COVID-secure for those turning up to the polling booth in person:</a></p>
<p><a href="https://voting.haringey.gov.uk/a-guide-to-polling-day/#safety">A guide to polling day (haringey.gov.uk)</a></p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8876740264,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8876740264,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8876740264?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="590" /></a></p></div>Support a Monday minute’s silence for Coronavirus victimshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/support-a-monday-minute-s-silence-for-coronavirus-victims2020-05-07T13:14:35.000Z2020-05-07T13:14:35.000ZSimon Gerrardhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/SimonGerrard<div><p style="font-weight:400;">As the number of UK Coronavirus victims surpasses 30,000, it is likely that we all know someone who has been affected, or even lost their life to this on-going pandemic. In memory of these innocent and heroic victims I am asking for the UK to join together in observing a minute’s silence and reflection for all Coronavirus victims, every Monday at 8pm, in the same way as we clap for our carers each week. </p><p style="font-weight:400;">By having a weekly moment to sombrely reflect on all those who have lost their life to this terrible crisis - as we would for any other loss of life on this scale - it is hoped that the genuine life and death situation we are living in will hit home for those tempted to flout government guidelines and hamper the work being done by so many to reduce infection.</p><p style="font-weight:400;">As the UK begins to discuss exiting lockdown, it is now more important than ever to remind those who might be tempted to ignore social distancing and isolation measures by taking unnecessary public trips and making visits to friends and family, <strong>why</strong> we are doing this. </p><p style="font-weight:400;">We <strong>must</strong> work together to prevent the virus spreading any further within our country and communities, causing such devastating loss of life and adding even more pressure for our heroic NHS workers. </p><p style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Please join us in a minutes reflection for all Coronavirus victims this Monday at 8pm, and every Monday until we can truly say we have defeated this terrible virus.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}4817284862,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}4817284862,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="4817284862?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></strong></p></div>Don't forget to VOTE TODAY!https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/don-t-forget-to-vote-today2016-05-05T07:35:08.000Z2016-05-05T07:35:08.000ZSusie Holdenhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/SusieHolden<div><p>Don't forget to vote today! Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm, so loads of time to get that vote in. There's talk that the turn-out will be pitifully low though Alexandra Ward usually bucks the national trend with a much higher proportion of people getting out to cast their vote. Let's do it again!</p>
</div>London - National Park Cityhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/london-national-park-city2015-07-16T09:39:01.000Z2015-07-16T09:39:01.000ZStephen Middletonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/StephenMiddleton<div><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/670209?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/670209?profile=original" width="599"></a>Attended the launch event on Tuesday for this event - a brilliant scheme to join together all of London's Greenery and encourage children to benefit from their local Green Spaces. Backed by the London Assembly.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://video-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xtf1/v/t42.1790-2/11692080_10152967609092944_1797419658_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjY1MSwicmxhIjo5MDN9&rl=651&vabr=362&oh=b1f08ae4e13a6d19cdd9dee737694321&oe=55A7936F" target="_blank">Report on ITV News</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nationalparkcity.london/" target="_blank">The website</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/nationalparkcity/(Simple+A4+Design)+Greater+London+National+Park+City+Proposal+1.2.pdf" target="_blank">The Proposal</a></p>
<p>What can you do to help? <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nationalparkcity.london/get_involved" target="_blank">Sign the petition or go further info in this link</a></p></div>