The Trafalgar Tavern isn’t just a pub – it’s a vital part of Greenwich’s cultural, economic, and social fabric. Its outdoor seating area allows locals and visitors to enjoy one of London’s most iconic riverside views, boosting footfall and supporting a thriving hospitality sector. The enforcement notice threatens to remove that space without evidence of harm, despite no formal complaints, no safety issues, and no actual obstruction to cyclists or pedestrians. The enforcement notice issued by the Council is not justified on planning grounds, and its removal would do serious harm to the local community, public enjoyment of the riverside, and the economic viability of a historic and much-loved venue. If this enforcement succeeds, it sets a damaging precedent. It sends a message that popular, well-managed community spaces can be shut down due to vague, unsubstantiated claims, even when those spaces are celebrated by the public and add real value to the area. 1. No evidence of obstruction to Cyclists or Pedestrians The Trafalgar Tavern’s outdoor area occupies space that is already closed off to cyclists by design. The cycle route along this section of the Thames Path diverts inland before it reaches the Tavern, specifically to protect public safety and respect the Tavern’s longstanding riverside use. Cyclists are not permitted to ride through this section, meaning that the claim of “restricted access to cyclists” is factually incorrect and misleading. Likewise, pedestrian access remains fully open. There is a clear, unobstructed walkway between the seating area and the river, allowing all members of the public to enjoy the waterfront. This is supported by the lack of formal complaints on record about obstruction in this area, despite many thousands of daily users. 2. No demonstrable harm from ‘visual clutter’ The seating area is part of the character and charm of this riverside location. It features coordinated furniture in keeping with the heritage environment. The Council’s claim of “visual clutter” is highly subjective and not supported by any measurable impact on local views or enjoyment. On the contrary, public engagement shows overwhelming appreciation for the seating area’s vibrancy, views, and contribution to the area’s appeal. 3. Strong Community use and zero history of Nuisance The Trafalgar Tavern has hosted outdoor seating for years without any significant record of anti-social behaviour, complaints, or safety issues. The area is family-friendly, well-managed, and operates within its licensing terms. This is not an unregulated pop-up. It is a professionally run, responsible hospitality venue serving locals and tourists alike. 4. Disproportionate economic impact  Removing the outdoor area will drastically reduce the venue’s operating capacity and threaten local jobs and revenue. This enforcement action could force the closure of a historic and iconic business, affecting not only staff but also local supply chains and tourism. 5. No Obstruction to emergency vehicles or essential access  There is no evidence that emergency vehicle access or operational access is impeded by the outdoor seating. The space is not a highway thoroughfare and is managed carefully to ensure safe passage as needed. We respectfully request that the Planning Inspectorate consider these facts and representations and uphold the appeal in full. To support the Trafalgar Tavern: • Visit: https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk • Search using Case Number: 3364847 • Submit your comments by 12 June 2025 • Quote Planning Inspectorate Appeal Reference: APP/E5330/C/25/3364847 Let’s protect community, heritage, and responsible hospitality. SAVE OUR SEATS. Why should others join the campaign? Because this isn’t just about one pub, it’s about protecting public access to vibrant, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces. If planners start targeting successful venues like this without clear justification, other businesses and community hubs could be next. Whether you’re a cyclist, a pedestrian, a resident, customer, or a visitor, this campaign is about: • Defending common sense planning that balances public access with local vibrancy. • Supporting local jobs, tourism, and independent businesses. • Keeping riverside areas lively, beautiful, and accessible: not sterile and empty. We’re not asking for special treatment. We’re asking for fairness. No complaints. No evidence of harm. No reason to take this space away. Let’s make sure a small group of objectors doesn’t speak louder than the thousands who enjoy and support this space every week. Join us. Speak up. Save our seats.

This route is very popular with cyclists as it is practically the only viable way to cycle between the wider Wimborne area and Purbeck. Around 23,000 motor vehicles traverse the A31 at this location every day. It's arguably even more dangerous for motorists as occupying a car or van places the driver’s head an extra 6-8 feet behind the Give Way lines restricting visibility even further. Indeed the majority of near misses I’ve witnessed at this location involve drivers on Dullar Lane attempting to cross or join the A31.

Sharks play a vital role in the ocean, they are the white blood cells of the ocean, without sharks we have no ocean. They have been on this planet over 400 million years. Sharks were swimming through accent oceans before trees even existed. They belong here more than we do. Who are we to depopulate a species that has been here longer than us… 

The construction of over 150 houses currently ongoing across the village would mean yet another increase in the number of people residing here. Therefore, I believe the current transport available to residents of Upper Tean is unsustainable.   At present, the 6A runs every 30 minutes from Blythe Bridge to Hanley via Meir Park, Meir, Longton and onwards to Hanley. I am not proposing that all services terminate in Upper Tean, but one in two would still make a difference amongst all demographics and bus users in the village.  Blythe Bridge is home to the other local Doctor’s surgery in our practice of Tean and Blythe Bridge. It is also home to the closest train station to our village and direct connectivity with Blythe Bridge will mean shorter journey times into Stoke by train. Beyond Blythe Bridge is Meir Park where many of the villagers shop for groceries, then Meir, home to the Meir Primary Care Centre - a vital NHS service for residents of the whole constituency and a centre in which residents in Tean require to visit frequently for blood tests, district nurses and vaccinations amongst others. Connection along the 6A would also be beneficial due to the bus route passing through Longton. Here, along with Hanley are the remaining branches of banks, which have moved out of towns such as Cheadle. The extension of the 6A every hour to Tean would mean an alternative route to Hanley too and a direct route to the busy Victoria road home to many retailers large and small. I appreciate this is ambitious but the benefits to the residents of Tean would be excellent and get more people using bus services to the areas they currently have to use cars and taxis to get to. 

Fred Done is investing millions in technology to improve horse racing yet he can't (or should I say won't) pay his employees sick pay when they're away from work through no fault of their own.  My friend has been non-weight bearing for at least 8 weeks after a necessary operation and all she can claim to keep her house going is SSP. We all know that no-one can run a house on £94 odd per week.  Everyone who works for an employer needs to feel safe that their family and outgoings will be taken care of if they get ill. Being ill and/or going into hospital is stressful enough without the worry of wondering how you're going to pay your bills. Please sign if you are or have been an employee who has/had to survive on SSP or want to support all those in that difficult position. 

This poll regards the issue of stoma-care in the UK and my firm belief that stoma supply manufacturers are taking financial advantage of the NHS at the expense of many stoma patients quality of life. A stoma is formed during a surgical procedure in which a piece of bowel is brought out onto the surface of the abdomen and a bag or pouch is attached to the skin with adhesive in order to collect bodily faeces. I have had a stoma for over 30 years and until quite recently virtually all makers of stoma bags gave patients a choice between a pouch with a filter or a pouch without a filter.  Essentially, the filter is a small hole pre cut into the pouch to allow gas to escape.  Now, whereas this can be a much valued feature for many stoma patients, unfortunately it is also well documented - even amongst Government approved stoma support charities - that these filters can regularly fail, sometimes within a matter of hours which then will allow not just offensive odour to seep through but in many instances even actual faeces which for these patients means having now to endure nothing short of a continual living nightmare.  Of course, when asked about this, the manufacturers of such products will simply advise changing the bag more frequently but as a disabled person who has to either allow up to an hour (plus) to perform this task or rely on the help of carers, this is not always practical.  This is before you take into account the extra financial cost to the NHS this approach places upon an already over burdened NHS. To better illustrate this point, prior to the stoma pouch I had successfully used for the better part of 30 years was discontinued, I was able to enjoy at least four days continual wear with no adverse effects. This came at a unit cost to the NHS of £3.17.  The replacement (now with in built filter) which, due to the odour and faeces regularly seeping through, affords me one days' wear has a unit cost to the NHS of £5.14 I calculate this alone equates to an increased cost to the NHS of some 548% over a four day period. As the NHS is already spending approximately 400 million pounds per annum on stoma supplies, is it really unreasonable to ask the Government to stop mollycoddling and increasing the profit margins of these manufacturers giving them carte blanche to force a medical product upon individuals which for a great many of us is simply not fit for purpose and instead direct that saved money back into the NHS where all users of the NHS (those with a stoma and those without a stoma) can reap the rewards? To further highlight this issue, a recent Parliamentary Report (Hansard 17 May 2023) stated that when it comes to stoma supplies a 'one size fits all" approach should not be adopted as this can impact greatly on a users quality of life yet until the Government steps in and forces stoma supply manufacturers to allow British stoma patients to be able to choose the stoma product suitable for their own individual medical needs in exactly the same way as American stoma patients are able to do, isn't this exactly what is happening?? At the end of the day, nobody ever asked to undergo stoma surgery which, by the very nature of the procedure means being dependent on what is essentially a thin plastic bag glued to the outside of your abdomen to collect your bodily faeces -  which in many cases such as my own, can be for the remainder of your life -  is challenging enough but now being denied the correct medical appliance to make our quality of life just that little bit better is nothing short of abhorrent.   Surely, even an animal has the right to basic human dignity😕 May I thank you in advance from the bottom of my heart for adding your name to the signature list and by doing so hopefully, make the Government act upon this issue.

Some 3,416 have lost their lives in terror atrocities in the UK since 1970, but as yet there is no focal point for loved ones and survivors to visit and pay their respects. As this May marks eight years since the Manchester arena bombing left 22 dead and thousands more injured, survivors and the bereaved say a memorial is vital to ensure their agony is never forgotten.  Survivors and grieving families of some of the UK's worst terror atrocities have also backed their call for a memorial - including MP Jo Cox' widow Brendan Cox, the co-founder of Survivors Against Terror. He said: "What we remember as a society matters - and the lack of a monument to honour victims of terror attacks has made many survivors feel like they don’t count." In March, security minister Dan Jarvis launched a consultation for a National Day of Remembrance for terror victims - but this does not extend to plans for a physical memorial. Manchester survivor Abi Quinn, who was just 12-years-old when she narrowly missed terrorist Salman Abedi's bomb, said: “As someone directly impacted by terrorism, and knowing how long the effects can last, we need a memorial to recognise the pain and the loss we’re still dealing with eight years on. It’s so important to keep the memory and our voices still alive. “It’s not just about remembering who we’ve lost, but it’s about knowing we’re not forgotten and we’ve not been cast aside and brushed under the carpet." Abi, a criminology student, said marking painful anniversaries should not be the responsibility of survivors and grieving families. “It’s hard enough for us to just come to terms with what happened, so we shouldn’t also be burdened with the pressure of figuring out a way to mark the day. It makes each anniversary that bit more difficult.” 

Energy is the foundation of all economies.  Independent control of energy determines the independence of a nation.  It channels all the political energy sucked out by the political right into a constructive direction to create jobs, cheaper energy and create a widespread base for economy to make the UK's industries more competitive and to reduce the UK' appalling balance of payment's deficit. The UK consumer economy is on a trajectory towards the increasing poverty of its citizens. The balance of work needs to be redirected towards genuinely value added activities rather than consumer, administrative or other non productive employment.  Value added activitities reduce dependence on goods supplied by foreign sources or create goods for export. An expanding economy creates jobs: a declining economy relies on cost cutting including putting people out of work and dependent on the state or their savings. Cost cutting has been the go to policy of private corporations, whereas prosperity relies on work and opportunity being widely spread throughout all classes in the community.   Innovation is needed and innovation requires nurturing rather than being for sale on the world market.  

 I care because youth clubs have been a lifeline for so many young people I know. They’re places to feel safe, have fun, and get support from adults who care. But not all young people are covered by existing funding — and that means some might miss out this summer. That’s not fair. With the cost of living what it is, families are already stretched. If we don’t act, too many young people could end up isolated, anxious, or at risk. I’m supporting this campaign because I want every child to have the same chances: fun, food, friendship — and a safe place to be. 

We strongly object to plans for an office block up to 18 storeys tall which threatens to stamp on Whitechapel High Street.   It would cast the Canon Barnett School into shadow and tower over the playground, harming pupils’ health and wellbeing and invading the school’s privacy.  It would cause a drastic loss of light for nearby residents.  A building of this scale, outside a Tall Building Zone, would tear through the Whitechapel High Street Conservation Area and the valuable character of the historic East End. Only the facades of these characterful Victorian and Edwardian buildings would survive demolition, reducing them to the wallpaper of an overscaled office block.  There has been strong local and national opposition to the plans, with 300 objections including from parents, residents, the Whitechapel Gallery, Toynbee Hall, the East End Preservation Society and national heritage groups. Despite this, Tower Hamlets Strategic Development Committee voted that they are minded to grant permission for the scheme on 15 January 2025.   We call on the Mayor of London to do the right thing and use your statutory powers to direct refusal of this application by the Local Planning Authority, or to take over the application and refuse it yourself, in line with Tower Hamlets’ planning officer’s recommendation.  It’s time to listen to the community, refuse this scheme and find a better way forward for Whitechapel and its conservation area. 

We cannot bear to see and hear the starving children without trying to do something to help. But no amount of money will help right now if none of the aid agencies are allowed in! It is left to those in power to act. Please join me in asking Keir Starmer to use his power and authority as Prime Minister to act for us and for the people of Gaza. 

  Gentrification is driving thousands of families, key workers, and minority communities out of their homes, eroding the fabric of our cities. We demand a new approach that puts people before profit, protects our diverse communities, and guarantees the right to remain for all.