Comments for Save Catford http://savecatford.org/cblog From Gentrification, Cuts & Anti-Social Crime Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:53:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Lewisham Council Lobby – Report & Thoughts by alex http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=51#comment-10245 alex Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:53:47 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=51#comment-10245 Steve Bullock responded to the item 8 questioning during the meeting, saying it had been passed at the beginning. Presumably whilst we were chanting and heckling?? Steve Bullock responded to the item 8 questioning during the meeting, saying it had been passed at the beginning. Presumably whilst we were chanting and heckling??

]]> Comment on Lewisham Council Lobby – Report & Thoughts by Eleanor http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=51#comment-10244 Eleanor Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:39:04 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=51#comment-10244 We did discuss our objectives at previous Lewisham anti cuts alliance meetings and I think the main thing was to disrupt the meeting as far as we could. It got the campaign into the local press and galvanised people like the group of Fe students who were clearly enthused by the previous Wednesday demo at Millbank. I think I'm correct in saying that LACA isn't proposing setting an alternative budget. We have one aim and that is to stop all cuts. You're right there has to something beyond lobbying council meetings which in the end we cannot prevent happening behind closed doors. But as you say in your report it does them good to hear how angry people are about what they proposing. I think your ideas about the 29th are great though best not discussed on the internet etc. I like your ideas about 'community days/carnival' - we should be positive because we have a positive message which is these cuts are not necessary and everyone's life would be a lot better without them. I think what we should also be doing to involve people is building the campaign street-by-street, estate-by-estate. You're right we don't want to be seen as just a bunch of people who turn up and shout at councillors. We need to build a base of community campaigners and trade unionists. The campaign should be based on direct actions such as strikes, occupations as well as lively demos and lobbies. We did discuss our objectives at previous Lewisham anti cuts alliance meetings and I think the main thing was to disrupt the meeting as far as we could. It got the campaign into the local press and galvanised people like the group of Fe students who were clearly enthused by the previous Wednesday demo at Millbank.
I think I’m correct in saying that LACA isn’t proposing setting an alternative budget. We have one aim and that is to stop all cuts.
You’re right there has to something beyond lobbying council meetings which in the end we cannot prevent happening behind closed doors. But as you say in your report it does them good to hear how angry people are about what they proposing.
I think your ideas about the 29th are great though best not discussed on the internet etc.
I like your ideas about ‘community days/carnival’ – we should be positive because we have a positive message which is these cuts are not necessary and everyone’s life would be a lot better without them. I think what we should also be doing to involve people is building the campaign street-by-street, estate-by-estate. You’re right we don’t want to be seen as just a bunch of people who turn up and shout at councillors. We need to build a base of community campaigners and trade unionists. The campaign should be based on direct actions such as strikes, occupations as well as lively demos and lobbies.

]]> Comment on Lewisham Council Lobby – Report & Thoughts by Anonymous http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=51#comment-10243 Anonymous Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:01:07 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=51#comment-10243 great article - you should definitely come and get involved in the Lewisham Anti Cuts Alliance - we've got a meeting this week about specifically about arranging more organised direct actions and stunts and not just against the council. great article – you should definitely come and get involved in the Lewisham Anti Cuts Alliance – we’ve got a meeting this week about specifically about arranging more organised direct actions and stunts and not just against the council.

]]> Comment on just some kids with guns by SQ http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=31#comment-10242 SQ Wed, 19 May 2010 23:09:26 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=31#comment-10242 I lived in Milford Towers before, for 1 year. It was a nightmare for me. I couldn't sleep at night because I always scared. I lived in Milford Towers before, for 1 year. It was a nightmare for me. I couldn’t sleep at night because I always scared.

]]> Comment on Save Catford! by David MICHAEL http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=3#comment-10241 David MICHAEL Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:20:04 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=3#comment-10241 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Call on Tuesday 06 April 2010 Former Scotland Yard Detective standing as a prospective Independent Council Candidate for Catford South David MICHAEL, a resident of Catford South Ward for over 27 years and overall, a resident of Lewisham borough for over 37 years, is to stand as an Independent Candidate in his home Ward at the Lewisham Council elections on 6 May 2010. After exhortation by locals, David has responded to the call to seek election as one of the local Councillors to serve the residents of Catford South. David began his 30 year policing career in Lewisham and served at Catford, Brockley, Deptford, Ladywell, Lee Green and Sydenham Police Stations. David served both as a Police Constable and Detective Sergeant in the borough. He enjoyed a prolific policing career in both the uniform branch and the CID. David investigated murders, serious sexual offences, International and Organised Crime, was Head of a Police Child Protection Team and investigated complaints against Police Officers. David retired as a Detective Chief Inspector at New Scotland Yard. For the past five years David has been Chairman of Lewisham Community Police Consultative Group working closely with Lewisham borough Police, Lewisham Council Crime Reduction Service, community groups and organisations on Policing and Community Safety. He was one of the original members of the Catford South Safer Neighbourhood Panel and the Daneby Road Neighbourhood Watch scheme. David moved seamlessly from 30 years serving the community as a Police Officer to serving as a strong Community champion and advocate. Case work and problem solving is second nature to him. Some of his greatest attributes are his tenacity to challenge bureaucracy and obstruction and to be a strong, passionate and Independent voice for the community. As the Special Adviser to the Mayor of Lewisham and Lewisham Council on Community Cohesion and Community Relations for many years, David has experienced the importance of everyone coming together as a united community. David is standing as an Independent Candidate so he can be a strong, passionate and consistent voice for his neighbours and residents of Catford South, free from constraints of party politics and other vested interests. David believes it is very important that the needs, wishes and views of Catford South residents are represented vigorously and with determination, to their advantage. To find out more about David’s campaign and for immediate interviews, phone 07930 302 809 or email: info@dmichael.co.uk PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Call on Tuesday 06 April 2010

Former Scotland Yard Detective standing as a prospective Independent Council Candidate for Catford South

David MICHAEL, a resident of Catford South Ward for over 27 years and overall, a resident of Lewisham borough for over 37 years, is to stand as an Independent Candidate in his home Ward at the Lewisham Council elections on 6 May 2010.

After exhortation by locals, David has responded to the call to seek election as one of the local Councillors to serve the residents of Catford South.

David began his 30 year policing career in Lewisham and served at Catford, Brockley, Deptford, Ladywell, Lee Green and Sydenham Police Stations. David served both as a Police Constable and Detective Sergeant in the borough. He enjoyed a prolific policing career in both the uniform branch and the CID. David investigated murders, serious sexual offences, International and Organised Crime, was Head of a Police Child Protection Team and investigated complaints against Police Officers. David retired as a Detective Chief Inspector at New Scotland Yard.

For the past five years David has been Chairman of Lewisham Community Police Consultative Group working closely with Lewisham borough Police, Lewisham Council Crime Reduction Service, community groups and organisations on Policing and Community Safety. He was one of the original members of the Catford South Safer Neighbourhood Panel and the Daneby Road Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

David moved seamlessly from 30 years serving the community as a Police Officer to serving as a strong Community champion and advocate. Case work and problem solving is second nature to him. Some of his greatest attributes are his tenacity to challenge bureaucracy and obstruction and to be a strong, passionate and Independent voice for the community.

As the Special Adviser to the Mayor of Lewisham and Lewisham Council on Community Cohesion and Community Relations for many years, David has experienced the importance of everyone coming together as a united community.

David is standing as an Independent Candidate so he can be a strong, passionate and consistent voice for his neighbours and residents of Catford South, free from constraints of party politics and other vested interests. David believes it is very important that the needs, wishes and views of Catford South residents are represented vigorously and with determination, to their advantage.

To find out more about David’s campaign and for immediate interviews, phone 07930 302 809 or email: info@dmichael.co.uk

]]> Comment on just some kids with guns by Tob http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=31#comment-10240 Tob Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:37 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=31#comment-10240 I enjoyed living in Catford from 1988 to 1999, after second child realised we had to get out (very good move). If everybody on this site was being honest instead of trying to be diversified up to the hilt they would admit the obvious,Catford has been flooded with non Catford people that have their own way of living and respect nothing,including life. My advice ? get out if you can, God (yes God) help you if you cant. I enjoyed living in Catford from 1988 to 1999, after second child realised we had to get out (very good move).
If everybody on this site was being honest instead of trying to be diversified up to the hilt they would admit the obvious,Catford has been flooded with non Catford people that have their own way of living and respect nothing,including life.
My advice ? get out if you can, God (yes God) help you if you cant.

]]> Comment on Give Up Anti-Fascism by Peter Inness http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=48#comment-10239 Peter Inness Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:14:18 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=48#comment-10239 "which part of the article actually describes the BNP as fascist?" Answer: 2nd sentence of 2nd para refers to "previous fascist groups" which implies that the BNP is fascist. However, this is the only suggestion to this effect in a long article. So my criticism is a bit unfair. Point more or less taken. “which part of the article actually describes the BNP as fascist?” Answer: 2nd sentence of 2nd para refers to “previous fascist groups” which implies that the BNP is fascist. However, this is the only suggestion to this effect in a long article. So my criticism is a bit unfair. Point more or less taken.

]]> Comment on Give Up Anti-Fascism by ross http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=48#comment-10238 ross Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:37:40 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=48#comment-10238 which part of the article actually describes the BNP as fascist? which part of the article actually describes the BNP as fascist?

]]> Comment on Give Up Anti-Fascism by Peter Inness http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=48#comment-10237 Peter Inness Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:17:08 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=48#comment-10237 Re your description of the BNP as fascist, George Orwell said the word fascist was meaningless. Prof. Timothy Garton Ash said in an article in The Guardian recently that the word has been “hollowed out to mean little more than something the left hates at the moment”. Are you using the word in the Orwell sense, i.e. “totally meaningless”, or in the Garton Ash sense: almost meaningless? Re your description of the BNP as fascist, George Orwell said the word fascist was meaningless. Prof. Timothy Garton Ash said in an article in The Guardian recently that the word has been “hollowed out to mean little more than something the left hates at the moment”.

Are you using the word in the Orwell sense, i.e. “totally meaningless”, or in the Garton Ash sense: almost meaningless?

]]> Comment on community art? by Tigs http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=15#comment-10236 Tigs Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:23:58 +0000 http://savecatford.org/cblog/?p=15#comment-10236 Delist and demolish Eros House? Now, hang on a minute, James, 67 privately renting households call it home. Where are we going to go?! We can't all afford to rent nice conversion flats on Canada Avenue... Delist and demolish Eros House? Now, hang on a minute, James, 67 privately renting households call it home. Where are we going to go?! We can’t all afford to rent nice conversion flats on Canada Avenue…

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