Slumboats are go!

[Alan ashore]

Whatever the root cause, I for one am supportive of the determined efforts that have been made locally to tackle unnacceptable spoiling of a major public asset. I believe that in the medium term, continued efforts by all LAs, landowners and the EA (or their successor) will at the very least limit the impact, along the whole river.
And as for Trotman, if the EA does now have an enforceable power to remove his vessels from the lock layby, I'm sure a local whip round could fund the enforcement activity!

 

[Actionmat]

Anyone with local knowledge will think them very foolish for using the woods as a toilet. I wouldn dare lower my trousers on Ham Lands for infamous reasons . Then again, it would be nice if someone did to Trotman what he is trying to do to the EA

 

[teddington_lock]

An update here for anyone who's affected or just interested......
http://e-voice.org.uk/cara/reclaim-our-riverbank/

So so predictable that something like this would happen.

Winter's coming ... Soon as those boards go out , there'll be no moving him.

6 months free moorings coming up.

How the agency didn't see this coming is beyond me. I actually phoned through to the agency giving them two days notice that this was going to happen ( a local tug crew was contacted by Trotman asking if they were available to tow the shanty town and I quote "half a mile" on XYZ date, they declined and tipped me off ) I didn't even get a call back.

 

[Alan ashore]

How the agency didn't see this coming is beyond me.

+1

 

[AuntyRinum]

So so predictable that something like this would happen.

Winter's coming ... Soon as those boards go out , there'll be no moving him.

6 months free moorings coming up.

How the agency didn't see this coming is beyond me. I actually phoned through to the agency giving them two days notice that this was going to happen ( a local tug crew was contacted by Trotman asking if they were available to tow the shanty town and I quote "half a mile" on XYZ date, they declined and tipped me off ) I didn't even get a call back.

Goodness knows what it's like inside those boats. As you motor past them, a stench hits you like something you find in a third world country. Disgusting.

 

[capnfishy]

So so predictable that something like this would happen.

Winter's coming ... Soon as those boards go out , there'll be no moving him.

6 months free moorings coming up.

How the agency didn't see this coming is beyond me. I actually phoned through to the agency giving them two days notice that this was going to happen ( a local tug crew was contacted by Trotman asking if they were available to tow the shanty town and I quote "half a mile" on XYZ date, they declined and tipped me off ) I didn't even get a call back.

But, dont forget the 20 working day statutory response time allowed for replying to customers. However, all very predictable and history repeating itself. Did you contact the new TL for Teddington?

 

[capnfishy]

Goodness knows what it's like inside those boats. As you motor past them, a stench hits you like something you find in a third world country. Disgusting.

There is a raft of legislation to comply with when offering overnight accommodation. Much of it may be found here:

http://www.bha.org.uk/wordpress/wp-...ide-UK-Health-and-Safety-Regulation-Chart.pdf

The local environmental health department and fire service will be responsible for enforcing compliance plus the BSS.

 

[teddington_lock]

But, dont forget the 20 working day statutory response time allowed for replying to customers. However, all very predictable and history repeating itself. Did you contact the new TL for Teddington?

Ah ha ... I'm aware of the response time �� Which is why I called the TL team leader direct on his mobile ( no answer ) and then phoned Shepperton Nav Office direct.

I kept my phone list ��

It's as baffling to the 'reclaim our riverbank' guys as well as us. Bearing in mind they have had a personal visit from James Bevan who has given them his direct line and asked them to keep him updated regularly ( so he gets an impartial viewpoint rather than what the team leaders feed him ) you'd think they'd be falling over themselves to get this sorted ?

 

[capnfishy]

Ah ha ... I'm aware of the response time �� Which is why I called the TL team leader direct on his mobile ( no answer ) and then phoned Shepperton Nav Office direct.

I kept my phone list ��

He is very busy you know!

 

[apollo]

But, dont forget the 20 working day statutory response time allowed for replying to customers. However, all very predictable and history repeating itself. Did you contact the new TL for Teddington?

20 days! Do you guys actually live in the real world? Some of us have zero notice contracts and have to deliver "every" day - what a load of political nonsense - no wonder the tramps succeed! Hang your head in shame.

 

[No Regrets]

It might flood this Winter.

It would be sad to see so many of them sink...

 

[capnfishy]

20 days! Do you guys actually live in the real world? Some of us have zero notice contracts and have to deliver "every" day - what a load of political nonsense - no wonder the tramps succeed! Hang your head in shame.

Don't shoot the messengers, Apollo. They didn't make the rules, they merely operate within them. Note that the DWP operates to a 40 day response time so this is better by half. At the risk of sounding inflamatory, is your employment contract relevant to this debate?

 

[capnfishy]

The Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations state that a public authority must respond to requests for information within 20 working days and we will do our very best to meet this commitment. For further information on what you can expect from us and our full service commitment to you then please visit our website:*http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/aboutus/customercharter/default.aspx*;

 

[apollo]

Don't shoot the messengers, Apollo. They didn't make the rules, they merely operate within them. Note that the DWP operates to a 40 day response time so this is better by half. At the risk of sounding inflamatory, is your employment contract relevant to this debate?

Classic Public Sector response ..Enjoy life in planet la la

 

[apollo]

The Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations state that a public authority must respond to requests for information within 20 working days and we will do our very best to meet this commitment. For further information on what you can expect from us and our full service commitment to you then please visit our website:*http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/aboutus/customercharter/default.aspx*;

I already know what to expect - precious little from jobsworths!

 

[capnfishy]

Even less from those you seek to offend.

 

[apollo]

He is very busy you know!

So what has he achieved on this issue then? When will the boats be moved?

 

[capnfishy]

That particular matter is sub judice therefore not for public discussion. Or private come to that.

 

[oldgit]

There are 3,400 people waiting for social housing in Richmond,this excludes presumably those able to afford private renting.
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/housing_register_2

"it requires an income of £77,000 to buy one, way beyond the reach of many Richmond residents despite having the second highest median income of the outer boroughs at £27,463."

Possibly why somebody would even consider living aboard one these hulks ?

As a few moment entertainment go to the Richmond planning website at look at the objections to just about every single planning permission request.
Wonder how many people moaning about the slumboats have signed a petition objecting to local houses being built near them...surely not.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Immigrants stay on the boats, article 50 now:encouragement:

Suddenly the objections to these things become much more understandable.