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Permalink Reply by John Mellor on March 10, 2013 at 18:44

Chris

The subject of your "campaign" may be a good one - but I notice on the Fix My Transport website it is identified as a party political campaign.

Whilst it's origin may not make a difference to the impact of its success for the people who use the station - I am sure you would agree it makes a material difference to your motivation for starting a campaign.

Would you please indicate the party political nature of the campaign you are asking neighbours to support - or at least declare a your party political motivation on your profile page.

The members of this forum may support your campaign, and may do so either because, or despite its party political motivation - but they deserve the respect to be shown the transparency of your use of this community forum to advance a particular party interest.

Thank You and good luck with your campaign.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Jenkinson on March 10, 2013 at 19:48

Hi John,

I don't think it says that it is a party political campaign on FixMyTransport - I believe it may be defined on the site as campaign, and the site allows other people to join in and comment which is perhaps where the confusion is. I'm not expecting a simple letter to FCC to be the end of it and it is also good to know the views of other residents, which is why I posted here in the first place!

I'm happy to declare I'm a Lib Dem campaigner in Bounds Green. I'm afraid I can't see how to declare a party political motivation on my profile page but if you can advise on how to do so I'll happily do that.

Please do write a similar letter to First Capital Connect if you agree - either through FixMyTransport or another way!

Chris

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on March 10, 2013 at 20:51

John, Chris,

This site is available to anyone with an interest in our area to comment on local issues - or campaign for improvements. Whilst the site itself is a neutral, non party-political platform, there is nothing in the terms of service to prevent anyone promoting a local campaign initiated by a political party - or any other institution.

There is a request in the terms of service (item k) that elected officials identify themselves - we could extend that to those seeking elected office if people think it appropriate?

To make a change to your own profile page click on "My Page" scroll down to the bottom and click on the "Text box" button - The title and contents of this box are editable. You can include anything here contact information, links to other sites or declaration of interest etc - this will be visible to all members. Once you have added content the box can be moved up to the top of the page (click and Drag) should you wish.

Let me know if further information is needed.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Jenkinson on March 10, 2013 at 21:24

Richard,

Thanks - I've updated my profile accordingly.

Chris

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on March 10, 2013 at 21:29

Thank You Chris

Please do continue to initiate and contribute to any discussions on the site.

Best Wishes.

R 

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Permalink Reply by Chris Jenkinson on March 11, 2013 at 10:08

Tom,

Thanks - I wrote to First Capital Connect because an elderly person had raised the problem with me. I wanted to post on here to draw it to the attentio of people - including elderly people!

Chris

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Permalink Reply by Salli Booth on April 23, 2013 at 18:43

FCC don't seem to have any record of your letter - if you can give some details of the content I'll pass it on to the "Stakeholder Representative" I spoke to at the Transport Forum.

I've also started a new thread to try & gather together a good case 

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Permalink Reply by Suellen edgar on March 11, 2013 at 21:20

I agree totally with your interest in supporting the need for a handrail over bowes park station Chris. thank you foe bringing this to public knowledge, it is unsafe and treacherous when icy. A handrail should be installed along the length of this curved bridge. I will back this request wholeheartedly and will do as you suggest and write to First Capital.

John, I' m not aware that this is from any kind of party political campaign, it's imply a question of genuine concern for the residents' safety walking across this bridge. I'm sure your you cannot be unaware of the danger no rail poses to residents, ie elderly people, mothers with buggies, people with suitcases, women walking in heels etc, this is a question of safety which could be improved and regardless of which party or individual who brings this request forward, I am happy to support them and even looking at the aesthetic beauty of the design , some community minded resident artist, could add to bowes park arts credibility in the overall look of the finished handrail.

I'm sure there are many local artists would cannot wait to design this handrail, which is both artistically pleasing and functional.

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Permalink Reply by Salli Booth on April 19, 2013 at 10:07

On Monday evening I was in a meeting with a chap from First Capital Connect - he gave a report-back on the recent 'spruce-up' works at Bowes Park. I had noticed this discussion about the handrail (though I don't know the ins & outs of the problem),  so I asked him if anything handrail-connected was proposed.

He knew nothing about it.

He has promised to look into it,  & e.mail me.  I'll let you know when (& if) he gets in touch.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blake on September 11, 2013 at 15:50

Thanks for pursuing, Salli.  I think the slope is a challenge for many people, myself included!  First Capital Connect are being very supportive of our plan to grow herbs in planters on the platform, so let's hope they can come up trumps with a handrail too.

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Permalink Reply by Administrator on April 23, 2013 at 18:44

A new forum strand discussing this issue has been started by Salli: Join the discussion over here.

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on September 3, 2013 at 16:02

This question was raised again in a comment on a Photograph of the station bridge ... did anything happen as a result of your letter Chris?

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