Have agonised over this for too long, but finally decided to call the none emergency number a couple of weeks ago.
A woman who works in one of the shops parks her car on the pavement in the same place every time. She is obstructing the dropped kerb meaning that people with push chairs, wheel chairs and mobility scooters have to go onto the road or otherwise out of their way.
Worst still, for me, is that when pulling out of the adjoining car park, the view to the right is completely blocked, without edging out which is dangerous.
First guy says call back when it happens again. Brilliant because it happens every day when she is there.
Called several times just to be held on the line but finally got through on Friday. Brilliant as the lady I spoke to knows the village and exactly what I'm talking about.
So guess what, they obviously did sod all about it as she is there again.
What is stupid is there are bollards to define what is the footpath and what is the private parking. There is a good two metres to her left, where she could park without a problem.
So I called again and there is no reply.
I don't know why I bother except it's only a matter of time before there is a collision!
We all got letters from the police 2 years ago informing us that there were major issues re illegal parking on pavements.My neighbour's Mum,boyfriend,father and any other amount of idiots continually park on the pavement outside her house. A law is only relevant if it is enforced,sadly for me and our other neighbours we have to put up with it because the police are busy doing other things.
We all got letters from the police 2 years ago informing us that there were major issues re illegal parking on pavements.My neighbour's Mum,boyfriend,father and any other amount of idiots continually park on the pavement outside her house.A law is on
Say you are the user of a mobility scooter. Explain at lengths the problems you encounter as a result of her parking.
If this does not work, shoot her in the face.
Put a note on her windscreen. Say you are the user of a mobility scooter. Explain at lengths the problems you encounter as a result of her parking.If this does not work, shoot her in the face.
Leave a letter, typed in Braille, on her windscreen explaining that, due to her selfishness, you have broken 2 white canes on the wheels of her car. If you don't happen to have a Braille typewriter (!), write the letter and say that you dictated it to your friend, who happens to be deaf.
Leave a letter, typed in Braille, on her windscreen explaining that, due to her selfishness, you have broken 2 white canes on the wheels of her car. If you don't happen to have a Braille typewriter (!), write the letter and say that you dictated it t
appeal to her community spirit - inform her very kindly not to park in such an inconsiderate manner .
otherwise sadly, we'll have to shoot you in the face
appeal to her community spirit - inform her very kindly not to park in such an inconsiderate manner .otherwise sadly, we'll have to shoot you in the face
Fix it to her windscreen with a note telling her that you are a mother with a child in a pushchair and her parking is making it dangerous for you to cross the road. Tell her that you'll send the picture to the police if she continues to block the pavement.
Take picture of the car on the pavement.Fix it to her windscreen with a note telling her that you are a mother with a child in a pushchair and her parking is making it dangerous for you to cross the road. Tell her that you'll send the picture to the
I think it's better to speak to her first, she's probably that ignorant she doesn't realise it's a problem.
Then you can grass her up to the cops if she does it again.
I think it's better to speak to her first, she's probably that ignorant she doesn't realise it's a problem.Then you can grass her up to the cops if she does it again.
Why not get there early and pinch her parking place? But don't blame me if she phones the police. Or puts her key down the side of your car for parking inconsiderately.
Why not get there early and pinch her parking place?But don't blame me if she phones the police.Or puts her key down the side of your car for parking inconsiderately.
Ibrahimma...it is illegal to park on the pavement but here it beggars belief when, as I said, she only has to park a few feet to the left and all will be fine.
As far as more mercenary tactics go, super glue on the door handle would be wonderful, except when she calls plod I am the prime suspect.
I will call one more time tomorrow and vent my wrath (haven't done enough wrath venting lately).
Ibrahimma...it is illegal to park on the pavement but here it beggars belief when, as I said, she only has to park a few feet to the left and all will be fine.As far as more mercenary tactics go, super glue on the door handle would be wonderful, exce
Write a stern letter to the Chief ****table ,mention she has disturbed some nesting chicks with her o/s rear and the SPG will appear from helicopters dangling from ropes and armed to the teeth..
Write a stern letter to the Chief ****table ,mention she has disturbed some nesting chicks with her o/s rear and the SPG will appear from helicopters dangling from ropes and armed to the teeth..
Why should I have to suffer the possible animosity from the woman, even though I am in the right?
As for wasting police time, I thought that they are there to uphold the law!
We have "Community Officers" except I can't remember seeing one, and similarly are seen the occasional ones on bikes, but why are they often in pairs? Isn't that wasting police time?
Why should I have to suffer the possible animosity from the woman, even though I am in the right?As for wasting police time, I thought that they are there to uphold the law!We have "Community Officers" except I can't remember seeing one, and similarl
Aunty Post ,the knack with finding a Community Officer is locating what are known as their "tea stops",ie places they pop into briefly for a cup of tea while patrolling.In reality they spend all day in the tea stop resolutely avoiding any possibility of doing any work.I advise looking in the local library first cos thats where my local community officer is a fixture .Of course an appology may be due if she is in the library all day every day purely because she believes its about to kick off at any second and she wants to be first on the scene.
Aunty Post ,the knack with finding a Community Officer is locating what are known as their "tea stops",ie places they pop into briefly for a cup of tea while patrolling.In reality they spend all day in the tea stop resolutely avoiding any possibility
I will ask the question in the village store or otherwise on the website. May even be a mention in the monthly news letter which I chucked out just days ago.
Actually that gives me an idea.I will ask the question in the village store or otherwise on the website.May even be a mention in the monthly news letter which I chucked out just days ago.
Why should I have to suffer the possible animosity from the woman, even though I am in the right?
Don't be such an old fusspot. Have a word and if she doesn't cooperate, reconsider.
Why should I have to suffer the possible animosity from the woman, even though I am in the right?Don't be such an old fusspot. Have a word and if she doesn't cooperate, reconsider.
I dont think tea stops are normally advertised in the parish magazine,its a semi clandestine activity that the COs prefer to keep hushed up. PS have you ever considered a role in community policing ? It sounds like you are made for it.
I dont think tea stops are normally advertised in the parish magazine,its a semi clandestine activity that the COs prefer to keep hushed up.PS have you ever considered a role in community policing ? It sounds like you are made for it.
Imagine reporting some poor harmless old dear to the police for something she is probably entirely ignorant of. No wonder the Police have you down as some sot of 'One Foot in the Grave' crank.
Imagine reporting some poor harmless old dear to the police for something she is probably entirely ignorant of. No wonder the Police have you down as some sot of 'One Foot in the Grave' crank.
Well, as it happens this isn't an "old dear" however my other encounter was!
Waiting at a junction behind what turned out to be a woman well into her eighties.
Waited and waited till she eventually set off to the right, which is where I was heading.
She failed to straighten up and finished up half way into the wrong side of the road before grappling with the wheel.
We are moving at 15mph max and she is all over the place. I daren't try to pass, until she stopped dead, in the middle of the road.
An approaching X5 took to the pavement as did I in the end.
Only a matter of time before she causes an incident.
So was telling my daughter and she said I should have called the police (it seems whatever decision I make is the wrong one in somebody's eyes)!
Maybe I should run things across here before taking action on something, including, it seems, buying the wrong car!
Well, as it happens this isn't an "old dear" however my other encounter was!Waiting at a junction behind what turned out to be a woman well into her eighties.Waited and waited till she eventually set off to the right, which is where I was heading.She
Aunty i am surprised you contacted the police over this.
Civil enforcement means local authorities manage streets and car parks, freeing up police resources. Parking attendants, known as Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs), can issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to incorrectly parked cars.
Aunty i am surprised you contacted the police over this.Civil enforcement means local authorities manage streets and car parks, freeing up police resources. Parking attendants, known as Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs), can issue Penalty Charge Noti
I was stopped at traffic lights yesterday and noticed in mirror that the guy behind me was rather angry, not at me but at the driver of the car in the outside lane, finger v sign and challenging the guy to a fight. When the lights changed he overtook me outside a school !! of course he got stopped at the next light, when it changed the guy in front didn't move fast enough, cue much horn pumping. He was an accident/road rage incident waiting to happen.
I was stopped at traffic lights yesterday and noticed in mirror that theguy behind me was rather angry, not at me but at the driver of the car in the outside lane,finger v sign and challenging the guy to a fight.When the lights changed he overtook m
AP i would guess that the lady police person is aware that maybe it is not really her job to call the CEO department over parking issues, but that she would pass it on to another colleague just in case they decided to follow it up. Basically they are pretending not to fob you off, but also they don`t want to bother the CEO department.
The police are only interested if THEY can issue tickets. Parking PCN`s do not effect their quotas.
AP i would guess that the lady police person is aware that maybe it is not really her job to call the CEO department over parking issues, but that she would pass it on to another colleague just in case they decided to follow it up. Basically they are
Park one of your cars as close as possible to her back bumper, and one as close as possible to her front bumper, ensuring she can't get her car out.
Leave a note on each windscreen 'back in 12 hours'
Park one of your cars as close as possible to her back bumper, and one as close as possible to her front bumper, ensuring she can't get her car out. Leave a note on each windscreen 'back in 12 hours'
I am more bothered about people infringing my copyright on the phrase "shoot her in the face" than I am about this footling parking issue tbh.
But next time she does it, shoot her in the face.
I am more bothered about people infringing my copyright on the phrase "shoot her in the face" than I am about this footling parking issue tbh.But next time she does it, shoot her in the face.
Well jed, I don't obviously know if you picked up on this already, but I would hazard a guess that I am one of only a few, if any, on here who have the means to do it!
The dilemma will be which one to use!
Well jed, I don't obviously know if you picked up on this already, but I would hazard a guess that I am one of only a few, if any, on here who have the means to do it!The dilemma will be which one to use!
Found a military-style knife in the street in our village (think Rambo:First Blood). Carefully picked it up and called plod to see if they were interested or what they wanted me to do with it. I left a detailed message and obviously heard fack all back. Good news is that I am now the very proud owner of a wicked knife.
Found a military-style knife in the street in our village (think Rambo:First Blood). Carefully picked it up and called plod to see if they were interested or what they wanted me to do with it. I left a detailed message and obviously heard fack all ba
I found a clip of 303 rifle bullets many years ago when clearing out the flat above a betting shop. This was in Newham, but I lived in Barking at the time.
I took them into Barking police station and put them on the counter. The desk sgt gave an exasperated sigh and got his notepad out - 'Where did you find them?' he asked
'145 Balaam Street' I said.
I don't know that, where is it?' he said
'It's in Plaistow' I replied.
He put the notepad back under the desk and told me to take them to Plaistow nick!!
Not likely, I threw them in the river.
I found a clip of 303 rifle bullets many years ago when clearing out the flat above a betting shop. This was in Newham, but I lived in Barking at the time. I took them into Barking police station and put them on the counter. The desk sgt gave an exas
Carefully peel one of those clear plastic envelopes off a delivery parcel, carefully glue it to the windshield as near as possible to where the driver would look when driving, then carefully place inside the envelope a polite note asking them not to park there.
Carefully peel one of those clear plastic envelopes off a delivery parcel, carefully glue it to the windshield as near as possible to where the driver would look when driving, then carefully place inside the envelope a polite note asking them not to