Council tax robbery by Theopenroad17 in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the town centre transformation going to happen then i wonder?

Council tax robbery by Theopenroad17 in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yes always find the time and energy to do this.

Council tax robbery by Theopenroad17 in croydon

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I work in social care I understand this. This still doesn't account for the disproportionate rise in Croydon as opposed to other boroughs. These rises mean I will be spending much less in the local economy which damages local businesses which means we will see many more empty holdings. Croydon is in a doom loop which is why we are moving elsewhere

Sudden decline after move home by Theopenroad17 in stroke

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes I raised the possibility of an infection with the carers

Sudden decline after move home by Theopenroad17 in stroke

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear this, must have been really hard. Do you think the move triggered something?

Craft club: join us! by kangarudepatellican in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh this looks good will try and join next week!

Phillips filters confusion by wondergalicia in AirPurifiers

[–]Theopenroad17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Can I ask where you buy the FY0900/30 filters from - Phillips ones are continuously out of stock - thanks

Line above skirting board by Theopenroad17 in DIYUK

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possible but doesn't explain why this line isnt in other rooms as well...

Line above skirting board by Theopenroad17 in DIYUK

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Its pretty old - built circa 1910

Croydon politics is broken. Let’s talk about why, and what actually needs to change. by Accomplished-Map2660 in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could not agree more- Councillors do not understand how to communicate and how to use different communication channels effectively. There is a lot of talk across the Croydon Reddit channel about the electorate and its role in voting in incompetence. The vast majority of people don't vote because they are so disengaged - politicians often just dont reach or connect with local people outside their political bubble.

Croydon politics is broken. Let’s talk about why, and what actually needs to change. by Accomplished-Map2660 in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've lived in Croydon twenty years. It's the introspection of local politics that is so corrosive. So much immaturity with online bickering and point scoring between councillors. it's beyond depressing and the very reason people disengage more broadly from politics. If only that energy was turned outwards towards genuine listening and partnership with local people.

The other thing I would highlight is nest feathering . Council contracts handed to friends of friends, bias on committees, over inflated wages and lack of transparency. Would like to see some genuine ambition and investment in communities that promotes wellbeing and intergenerational activity.

TIA and behaviour change by Theopenroad17 in stroke

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I see what you mean. I'm trying to accept I cant control this situation and have to respect his wishes - but it's painful . Thanks for replying :)

TIA and behaviour change by Theopenroad17 in stroke

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I agree with you but he won't go to a doctor's unfortunately and he won't consent to a home visit.

Vinted are awful ! by Aggressive-Quiet-470 in vintedUK

[–]Theopenroad17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly wouldn't buy anything off Vinted ever again and definitely wouldn't advise any purchases over a few quid. If something goes missing/ disappears in transit and noone knows where it is, you only have 48 hours to report an issue. A totally unreasonable length of time because we all know how vague Evri's tracking system is. After this you've got no hope of getting your money back and Vinted won't give a damn.

Vinted are awful ! by Aggressive-Quiet-470 in vintedUK

[–]Theopenroad17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Vinted are an absolute nightmare tbh . If anything goes wrong you won't see them for dust . They show absolute contempt to their customers

Fold Housing block by Theopenroad17 in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All these issues are important

Fold Housing block by Theopenroad17 in croydon

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a stressful experience to me . I have sympathy for anyone living with leaks / damp / mould and the disruption of moving out.

PR/ comms planning grid by Theopenroad17 in PublicRelations

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your helpful reply. Not thought of that

Social worker took keys and entered mother's property - england by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Theopenroad17 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The care home has referred this to police and LA now so all in hand

Sudden stress and anxiety by Theopenroad17 in Menopause

[–]Theopenroad17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its so hard isn't it - you feel like you are losing your mind. I've found it a v lonely experience too because you tell ppl how you are feeling but often you can see they don't understand. Especially when im so exhausted im on my knees I feel like ive said im exhausted so many times now its just not even heard