kevinjohnsonmbe

Agreed! It is in jest rather than a serious post.

Is it unreasonable to say refugee up to the point where the immediate danger has been escaped - the first point of safety. Then migrant if attempting to move from the first point of safety to a 'preferred' location?

It's not going to advance either side of the debate, but it makes me chuckle!

Those embarking on the perilous journey would, generally, be the wealthier or better connected from the affected societies, those with the financial where-with-all to buy the journey. There must be greater difficulty for those without that financial independence who must remain. Tragic as it is, it is also a classic example of media mis-direction. Personally, I don't think opening EU / UK borders is the solution, it'll set a precedent that cannot be sustained in the long term. On this, I think Cameron does have a sensible position - aid in situ, not mass evacuation starting with the wealthiest. It is not a refugee that has exited Syria to Lebanon then transited to mainland Europe with the intention of settling in Sweden / Germany / UK, it's an economic migrant.

I think Edward has kind of answered it above. The question I was trying to put (outside of this particular set of circumstances) was, is it common practice / appropriate to TPO a newly planted tree. Ed went even further and exampled a TPO on a tree which has not yet even been planted. If it's been done, then I guess the answer is, it's possible. I'm just wondering now, is it appropriate and could it be enforced as a TPO on an unplanted tree or would it be better as a planning condition, then TPO after planting?

That all sounds logical Roz. Had it been done in the order you suggest above, would the newly planted trees have 'scored' highly enough to warrant inclusion in the 'new' TPO as described above? Tree Preservation Orders – general | Planning Practice Guidance Aside from the circumstances above, how common is it that newly planted trees are subject to a new TPO in their own right rather than as a continuation of an area order or as a condition of felling a preceding TPO'd tree? Would they realistically satisfy the necessary criteria? Hope that's not derailing too much.... It kind of links to the original question....!

It works on mine Rod, I'll have a look and see if there's a better way to link it.

What is meant by concentrations of factors?

If you click the link in the Facebook page and scroll down the page it gives details. Hampshire area. If it's not shipped out overseas hopefully someone might see it and pass on info.

Yes understood! I thought the same after I'd posted it..... Sent an email this morning but will Cc the admin address you've given above. many thanks!

A point to clarify if I may? From the 'Know How Licence Agreement': 2.2.3 neither the Licensee nor any Licensee Representative shall use the Technical Information or Materials until they have completed the Training 3.1.3 An annual fee, set on the 6 April each year and detailed on the Licensor's website, together with value added tax thereon during the Term ("the Licence Fee") . 9.1 Subject to Clause 2.1 this Licence shall come into effect when you click the “Accept” button (“the Effective Date”) and, subject to the remaining terms of this agreement, shall continue in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year and thereafter It appears that the 12 month licence starts from the date of clicking accept but that, neither in practice nor under licence, might one claim to be accredited to the system until completion of training. Similar question, noting the 6 Apr annual tariff review, can it be assumed that 12 months fee is from the date of entering the agreement regardless of passing the next annual tariff review or is there a pro-rata increase for any months in the revised tariff? So if I click accept today, I'll be signed up for 12 months (from today) but until trained and accredited (potentially 21 Oct) unable to practice, thus actually only achieving a little over 10 months of accreditation. Or have I misunderstood?

Registered interest and received introductory email, many thanks. Will be in touch shortly!!

Exeter is good, just looked at dates and I think it may be possible. Will read through website details and follow up today. Many thanks!

Are there any intro / training days in the Westcountry?

Brit's that have felt the benefit of the NHS are truly, sincerely and naturally grateful for the service they have received, understandably, and I'm one of them. Government financial austerity has brought into focus many things that have previously been blissfully taken for granted - emergency services, defence, education. A long cascading list which reaches down as far as availability of public toilets, libraries, street lights etc, etc. I like that government spending is under the spotlight and that people are questioning VfM for tax spend, it's well over due. I don't read Ted's posts as a knock to the NHS, but even if they were, so what? It's time to take the sentimental emotion out of the equation. No organisation, especially one as huge as the NHS should be above constructive criticism just because (the collective) we have the perception of being fixed by it. There are elements of the NHS that we as a nation should be fiercely proud of but there are also many areas of corruption, abuse and waste. It is a subject that the nation will be required to address in the not too distant future methinks. What was the original post???

It's not a particularly user friendly website but this page will show a map which may give the area coordinator contact details: http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/Take-Part/Near-You

Morning TA, I got a bit off track above confusing NG with LV supplies but Eddy put that right. Perhaps the principles of company interest in local issues / conservation of public amenity might migrate down from NG to the LV network guys? Might be worth a punt? One of parish councillors should have an environmental portfolio, perhaps worth finding which one it is and canvass them directly. Also, maybe worth checking with the Tree Council to see if there is anything they can do or if there is a tree warden nearby. http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/About-Us The more "noise" you can generate the harder it would be for decisions to be made without accountability!

Fair point!

Moving the line might be a stretch too far, but engagement with National Grid at a regional executive level rather than at the local line clearance contractor level, bringing to the fore the high degree of local interest in maintaining the tree may just pay dividends. As described in The Tree Council's book: "...National Grid is committed to the protection and enhancement of the environment whilst seeking new ways to minimise the environmental impacts of it's past, present and future activities. Believing that everyone is responsible for good environmental performance, the company incorporates environmental considerations into all it's business activities..." Stokes, J. and White, J 2007. Why are leaves green Tree Miscellany. London. The Tree Council. ...and through National Grid's continued association with the Tree Council, it might just be that the potential for adverse PR and possible conflict with a determined local action group would prove unpalatable for the company. I'd suggest it would be important to get this highlighted at a sufficiently senior level so as to ensure a serious response mindful of the company's apparent commitment. An operational level contractor who makes a living from clearing lines would likely have a very different perspective (no offence intended.) A secondary benefit may be that an inspection might be initiated by National Grid focussed directly upon the current and potential future considerations of this tree - as affects the security of power supply. If it were to find no immediate or potential future hazard it might form part of a valid argument for retention. Engaging National Grid, at the right level, and alongside other campaign tactics, is not such a bad idea perhaps. But if the tree is knackered after all, then so be it..... Keep us posted!!

That's what I was thinking, and as the grass gains length it'll fall over and lay, eventually creating good field mouse habitat.

What about wood chip mulch? No chems and readily available?

domestic firewood...shouldn't imagine it'll be masses, I'll ask matey and PM you his mobile number if that's ok??

Nobody has mentioned stilts off the flat roof yet... Just saying that's all!