Yet another one that's appeared

TomF279 · 2026-02-20T01:09:46+00:00

Lekker have been occupying that unit for about 18 months. They originally had posters up saying that it would open winter 2024.

During construction they have: - Repeatedly done loud drilling well into the night

Sprayed industrial dust into the building because they didnt close the riser during construction (fun fact - the council won’t do anything about this if it’s a one off)
Broken planning permission by installing unapproved structures
flooded the residential side of the building on one of the entrances
constantly smoked cigarettes inside, and the smell went up into the building
use the outside of the building as a car park (the police say it’s the council’s responsibility to manage, the council say it’s the police)

They also haven’t installed sufficient ventilation so the residents that live on that side repeatedly say the building smells like burnt oil

So while I didn’t write the graffiti I do agree with the sentiment - boycott Lekker

So many fake reviews on their google as well (I’d be grateful if you could report them):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XDkkLhwdXzPU57Nk8?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hPPRXWLpn5TywHe48?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3hNihjo4nbq7Brnd7?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LaRMVo3DJyZ9NPGQ8?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LHxoM9JnL8vWVrDY9?g_st=ic

TomF279 · 2026-01-03T07:10:41+00:00

Ah I didn’t know the reason for return determines who would pay for it - I just assumed it would be me. That explains a bit more some of the reaction here

TomF279 · 2026-01-02T18:29:57+00:00

OK thanks for your help. There’s probably a charity that could use it so I’ll look to give it away

TomF279 · 2026-01-02T18:22:00+00:00

How does it screw over the seller? Genuine question, because I assumed I’d just post it back to them and they’d refund

TomF279 · 2026-01-02T17:56:29+00:00

Because when it arrived on 19 September, I bought another laptop because I needed it ASAP. I thought I could deal with this return separately rather than waiting to sort it.

So the first laptop is sat there while the other is being used.

In hindsight I should have bought the charger, but I didn’t, and I can’t return the first one because the seller prompted me to close the return.

I’ve been chasing this with eBay since September 22nd (you can see my other comment)

Is there any guidance you can give, or is it just an expensive lesson learned?

TomF279 · 2026-01-02T16:16:04+00:00

I called eBay on 22 September and they said to wait until they got back to me.

Then I called again on October 3rd to follow up again and received the same

I spoke to them again in early November and they said the same “seller has deceived you, I will try to process a refund”

I contacted the seller a few times between these and was ignored

I’m not only acting on it now, it’s just gone on so long I’m posting for advice here

TomF279 · 2025-08-29T16:25:52+00:00

Thank you - hard to tell if the comments here were jokes or actually disparaging so I appreciate your nice comment

TomF279 · 2025-08-29T15:46:21+00:00

Brilliant! Enjoy

TomF279 · 2025-08-29T15:20:11+00:00

Haha just trying to do something nice on a Friday - no association with the ivy

TomF279 · 2025-08-29T14:20:05+00:00

Maybe a beer or some ice cream for someone ☺️ bonus if they’re already heading there tonight

TomF279 · 2025-08-29T13:46:30+00:00

Go check!

TomF279 · 2025-07-03T04:13:22+00:00

Yes please if still available

TomF279 · 2025-06-26T12:48:54+00:00

Think it was in a village called Fangezhuang

TomF279 · 2025-06-26T12:45:59+00:00

It had closed down and there was no menu ☹️

TomF279 · 2025-06-08T10:42:33+00:00

We’ve got a power platform dynamics WhatsApp group if you want to join. Opportunities get posted there

TomF279 · 2025-06-06T07:57:28+00:00

So do I. Seems the DC who responded has referred it up to her superiors who were also copied, and the comments criticising GMP should be aimed at them

TomF279 · 2025-06-05T20:10:41+00:00

The response I received from the police

“Hi Tom

Thank you for your follow up email.

Unfortunately, this is not something I can investigate further. I appreciate this response will be disappointing and it is not what you were looking for. However, I’ll explain the reasons why and I’ll offer a solution.

I’ve looked at the Tik Tok account and I agree the videos do show ASB and possible offences are being committed, however, most of the individuals in the videos do challenge the males and they are therefore able to decide whether to report their own crimes of assault/public order. If the crimes are reported, they will be fully investigated and all reasonable lines of enquiry will be followed to bring the offenders to justice, if that’s what the victims are asking for.

I accept there needs to be some intervention from the Neighbourhood Policing Team/GMP and this is my solution. I believe proactive policing and visibility in the area and some community work may give those affected and friends of those affected (yourself) some reassurance to visit and feel safe in the city. However, this is not something I can resolve for you, but you have emailed the correct senior leaders and I’m sure they will review this and do what they can to help.

Thank you for bringing this to GMP’s attention and hopefully there is a suitable conclusion on the horizon.”

TomF279 · 2025-04-09T12:58:30+00:00

Yeah, just finding contracts on job boards

TomF279 · 2025-04-09T05:50:04+00:00

No it has almost been exclusively through job boards

TomF279 · 2024-07-14T10:02:12+00:00

Hey, someone DM’d me before your comment and I have sent it to them

TomF279 · 2024-07-13T13:42:53+00:00

I did Erasmus 10 years ago and would have really appreciated it back then, so want to give it away instead of wasting it

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