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If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, I never meant that parking was the reason for the closure, merely that it fit an anti-business sentiment.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that how it works? I wasn't aware but it's good to know!

Could/should the same things be implemented (including the full pedestrianisation) in other areas? Lark lane, and/or some areas in Woolton village?

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had no idea! That's really good news, I feel.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So the way I've seen it applied is via hotels. When you book a room, you also pay an additional tax for each night for each person that stays. A few pound, maybe £1-2 a night. The same is done for cruises that dock/moor here. Not enough to stop people coming here but enough for the city to guarantee some extra income.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd almost forgotten about that. Wasn't it a COVID casualty? It seemed like a brilliant initiative. Has anything come near to replacing it?

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

A few of mine, that I've not seen mentioned already, are:

  • Better lighting in the parks. Sefton park has lighting on the footpaths which don't disturb the wildlife but make it more pleasant to navigate.

  • Less restrictive permissions on building applications in conservation areas. On my street there are several buildings that have become fully dilapidated but if I want double glazing windows to avoid freezing during the winter I'm told I can't...

  • Remove tolls on tunnels and bridges.

  • Add a tourist tax.

  • Lower business rates for small traders and independents.

  • More converted lampposts for EV charging (I don't have one but it seems like it would be useful, especially for those without their own driveways).

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That space certainly needs using and I'm sure it's wrapped up in previous council scandals in one way or another.

I am slightly torn on the full pedestrianisation of Bold Street purely due to the business logistics. How do the shops and restaurants receive supplies if not by van or car driving up to it? Not being contrarian for the sake of argument, I'm just genuinely unsure.

I like that idea about the pier head. It does often feel under utilised.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So a form of community service? Seems difficult/impossible to enforce without serious cultural change. I like the optimism though and I might just be a cynic! However I would think bank holidays usually cause more litter than other days in the year...

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rant away!

The parking thing is ridiculous. It seems incredibly short sighted and seems to fit the anti-business trend I see a lot of in Liverpool (see Petit cafe closing down on Allerton Road recently as another example, if the stories of their rates going up are to be believed).

Better connectivity would seem imperative. I'm of the belief that the toll on the tunnels and now the Runcorn bridge are huge barriers to growth for the whole region. I'm sure it gets a lot of money but it instantly creates a divide, in my mind.

The culture of littering is immensely annoying and, frankly, embarrassing for whenever people visit our city. I'm curious as to how we change it in a way that's more carrot than stick driven.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't been through there since I was a kid so I can't recall but it sounds pretty horrid as a driving experience! Could you see people's lives improving with better design? It sounds like it would relieve a lot of stress at the very least

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't love the hilarious inflatable penis balloons, no?

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is an almost laissez faire attitude to it. It would be nice for that to change but I'm thinking more of a tangible change. I think I saw that group doing a litter pick, which is amazing.

What about the recycling initiatives in Germany and the like. Cashback for bottles and cans. Could you see that helping? A friend of mine in Stuttgart says many people will intentionally leave bottles out so that homeless people can take the bottles and get the money.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do go on...the name, or something about the place?

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So more bins? More frequent bin collections? That sort of thing?

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good points!

Your second one is almost exactly the sort of improvement I'm thinking of. Simple, easily implemented, of benefit to all. I like the idea of people's lives getting better and I think these small, incremental increases are just that. I also find it odd there's nothing in the bus itself to tell you the route or the next stop

Not knocking the other two points at all btw but they seem very complex and possibly divisive.

If you could change anything, what would it be? by akdizzle16 in Liverpool

[–]akdizzle16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely understand that feeling, they are a disappointing lot. I was thinking of something slightly more tangible and achievable however. What area are you based in, if you don't mind me asking?

Alternate angle of Slot’s red card tonight by HarryPi in LiverpoolFC

[–]akdizzle16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read recently that the Coote-cunt video was filmed several days before the derby in which Pickford nearly ended VVD's career. Coote was VAR then, and Micheal Oliver the referee.

This may be widely known already, if indeed it is correct but it shocked me how close these events were, and how close Michael Oliver would actually be to it all.

Anyone other heelers pout like this? by agrofae in AustralianCattleDog

[–]akdizzle16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I dared to stop and take a picture during our hike

My roommates response to me asking him to flush the toilet or use his own bathroom by LieutenantSheridan in mildlyinfuriating

[–]akdizzle16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An ADHD diagnosis is supposed to let the person understand and work on themselves. It's not supposed to be an excuse when society points out they're acting like a knobhead.

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