View Full Version : Dodgy Paving Slabs on Brixton HIgh Street
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 10:27
Much to my embarrassment, I went flying this morning after my leg buckled after treading on a dodgy paving slab outside Morleys this morning.
That's the second time I've trod on that paving slab this week and my leg's buckled. First time I didn't go flying though :o
On Tuesday I also trod on a dodgy paving slab outside the bus stop opposite the Sun and Doves. You'd think with the amount of old/disabled people that get off that bus stop for the hospital, they'd get it fixed :mad:
Naturally I landed on my hands as well and they're stinging like fuck and I've a long tape to transcribe. :(
I'm still raging :mad:
Anyone else had any accidents this week?
maybe it's compo time..lambeth will pay up in 4 years time
Complain to Lambeth- they may not know about it.
That reminds me that the road around St Matthews is in a dreadful state as well, and getting quite dangerous on a pushbike. I suppose I should also complain...
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 10:41
maybe it's compo time..lambeth will pay up in 4 years time
Nah, not worth the 4 years of grief :D What do I sue for - embarrassment and stinging palms and aching knees? :D
What you doing up so early anyway? :confused:
Chairman Meow
02-03-2007, 10:42
Compo time. My dad broke his arm in two places after stepping on a dodgy paving stone. He got a five figure sum, but it nearly bloody killed him, and he has been left with a dodgy twisted arm.
More than once I've had fish juice splatted up my leg propelled by a dodgy paving stone on Atlantic Road.....Not nice on my way to work.
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 11:04
More than once I've had fish juice splatted up my leg propelled by a dodgy paving stone on Atlantic Road.....Not nice on my way to work.
God. :eek: That would really freak me out. I HATE the smell of fish :D
It's not nice, especially when you're already 20 minutes late for work!
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 11:20
It's not nice, especially when you're already 20 minutes late for work!
You didn't go to work smelling of fish did you? :eek:
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 11:47
Ermmmm....I did once!
ewwww :D I pity the person that worked next to you. If I were your boss, I'd have paid you to piss off home :D
I have my own office! :cool:
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 11:58
I have my own office! :cool:
posh git :D
bluestreak
02-03-2007, 12:10
just report it to the council.
Minnie_the_Minx
02-03-2007, 12:27
Is opposite the Sun and Doves Lambeth or Southwark?
Denmark Road is the dividing line, so it must be just in Southwark.
pogofish
02-03-2007, 14:08
Complain to Lambeth- they may not know about it.
Yes, complain. For an able bodied person, tripping on duff paving slabs can just be an embarrassment but for an older/less able person, they can be a serious threat & can even virtually imprison them in their homes because they are so afraid of going-out & falling or being unable to negotiate them.
IIRC, there is a specific standard for paving & faqs on acceptable levels of damage & repair priorities should be on your council website.
top_biller
02-03-2007, 14:15
Not as bad as actually falling over, admittedly, but twice this week I've dragged my trailing foot through a wall of water that's splurted out from underneath one of the loose slabs after I've stepped on it.
Soggy sock all day, not nice. :(
TandHCallCentre@lambeth.gov.uk
Try emailing them, I mailed them about a broken traffic bollard and they fixed it in less than a week(not vey well though).
memespring
02-03-2007, 21:18
You can report it on here:
www.neighbourhoodfixit.com
Complain to Lambeth- they may not know about it.
I bet they do. Most of those loose slabs on the high street have been painted round to highlight them. They just haven't got round to it.
Minnie_the_Minx
04-03-2007, 01:03
Have reported it. Am aching severely today. Discovered great big bruise on my hip last night so been unable to lie on my side. Muscles in the back of my legs are pulled and I can't move my arm above my elbow due to pain in shoulder joint. Ever so slightly pissed off :(
Only consolation is that I love the smell of Tiger Balm and Deep Heat :D
Minnie_the_Minx
04-03-2007, 01:16
You can report it on here:
www.neighbourhoodfixit.com
you little shit :o :D
memespring
04-03-2007, 09:39
you little shit :o :D
what I do :o
Minnie_the_Minx
05-03-2007, 11:36
what I do :o
Don't act the innocent :D Luckily I haven't confirmed my email so I'm not going to look the total idiot :o
THE WARRIOR
06-03-2007, 11:00
Much to my embarrassment, I went flying this morning after my leg buckled after treading on a dodgy paving slab outside Morleys this morning.
That's the second time I've trod on that paving slab this week and my leg's buckled. First time I didn't go flying though :o
On Tuesday I also trod on a dodgy paving slab outside the bus stop opposite the Sun and Doves. You'd think with the amount of old/disabled people that get off that bus stop for the hospital, they'd get it fixed :mad:
Naturally I landed on my hands as well and they're stinging like fuck and I've a long tape to transcribe. :(
I'm still raging :mad:
Anyone else had any accidents this week?
Some of the worst loose paving is outside Loughborough Junction Station - if you step on the wrong slab after it has rained, a couple of bucketfulls of muddy water engulf your feet. They are apparently on private land so LBL Highways are powerless ....... but who owns the properties... well LBL of course!
I nearly went arse over tit on that slab outside Morleys yesterday...
Minnie_the_Minx
06-03-2007, 11:15
I nearly went arse over tit on that slab outside Morleys yesterday...
I'm so glad it wasn't just me. :D
How you feeling today? My arm's still aching and I'm still in pain lying in my side :mad:
I think it's time I reported it :D
I didn't go over, staggered a bit and felt a pratt though, it's ridiculously high, can't beleive it's still there.
Minnie_the_Minx
06-03-2007, 11:31
staggered a bit and felt a pratt though
That's the worse bit. Much worse than the bruising and pulled muscles.
I've just reported it. I tried reporting it at the weekend from my home PC but I don't think the message went through so I've just done it again.
And of course, I tried posting on the link memspring stuck up 'til I realised I'd been had :o :D
memespring
06-03-2007, 22:52
reported it: http://www.neighbourhoodfixit.com/?id=380
Minnie_the_Minx
07-03-2007, 10:30
reported it: http://www.neighbourhoodfixit.com/?id=380
Think they may have done a cosmetic job on it as they didn't seem to be sticking up so much this morning
Minnie_the_Minx
07-03-2007, 12:39
Have just received a reply to my email
"I am very sorry to hear about your recent accident outside Morleys Department store on Brixton High Street. This road is a designated Red Route and is maintained by Transport for London. I have reported the problem to them today. Your TFL reference number should you need to enquire further at TFL is W10037333.
I have reported the paving slab o/s 61 Coldharbour Lane to our highways team. A member of the team will inspect the site and take appropriate action. Our reference number is 2100557. I hope you recover quickly from your injuries."
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