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Post by Macmoish on Apr 14, 2011 11:02:03 GMT
Fulham Chronicle
Football clubs to manage traffic but QPR residents face parking nightmare By Adam CourtneyApr 14 2011 Traffic management around two of the borough's major football stadiums is to be taken on by the clubs themselves next season. In a money-saving move, Fulham and QPR will take over from the police and council, with stewards taking care of parking management, road closures and safety issues. The switch, to begin at Craven Cottage and Loftus Road in August, is expected to save tax-payers more than £100,000. Stewards from both clubs have been taking part in trials since December to train them on health and safety issues. Chelsea stewards have also undergone trials and could also take over permanently. Chief Inspector Steve Riley, of the Met, said: "Football matches are private events and, rightly, the management of traffic and supporters linked to those matches is an issue for the clubs to deal with. "Police will continue to provide support to clubs at matches across the borough. The change will mean that more officers are able to concentrate on their core role of policing the borough 24/7. "Police will continue to work with the clubs and local authority to make sure the transition is effective." Councillor Greg Smith, cabinet member for residents’ services, said: “It is good news for local taxpayers that the football clubs are playing ball. It is no secret that councils across the country are tightening their belts and if this pioneering scheme was brought in for all English football league teams, collectively, local authorities could save taxpayers a small fortune.” But the new season could also come with a sting in the tale for residents around Loftus Road. Should, as is expected, QPR make earn promotion to the Premier League, the club will suspend extra spaces for television transmission vehicles on Loftus Road, between Uxbridge Road and Ellerslie Road. Roads will be closed earlier and opened later in some cases, although the council says there will be no major changes for residents, who will continue to be able to use permits as normal. * For more information visit www.lbhf.gov.uk or residents can contact Ian Hawthorn with comments by emailing: ian.hawthorn@lbhf.gov.uk. www.fulhamchronicle.co.uk/fulham-and-hammersmith-news/2011/04/14/football-clubs-to-manage-traffic-but-qpr-residents-face-parking-nightmare-82029-28521444/#ixzz1JUhtjRFn
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coitparkrangers
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Post by coitparkrangers on Apr 14, 2011 13:03:30 GMT
Yet another journo that can't spell. It's a sting in the "tail" like a scorpion.
As for parking, sod that, get on the bloody tube, we've got FOUR stations near us!
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Post by Bushman on Apr 14, 2011 15:10:34 GMT
As for parking, sod that, get on the bloody tube, we've got FOUR stations near us! I will remember that when I drive in on Monday from Herefordshire.
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Post by cpr on Apr 14, 2011 15:24:16 GMT
Always park up in Adelaide Road, no problem, so i hope they don't start cocking about with residents parking!!!!!
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coitparkrangers
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Post by coitparkrangers on Apr 14, 2011 15:26:10 GMT
As for parking, sod that, get on the bloody tube, we've got FOUR stations near us! I will remember that when I drive in on Monday from Herefordshire. The tube does go somewhere. You can park at another station and ride in. Or you can direct my comment to those who do have the tube available and free up the limited parking to those who need it.
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Post by Bushman on Apr 14, 2011 15:31:17 GMT
I will remember that when I drive in on Monday from Herefordshire. The tube does go somewhere. You can park at another station and ride in. Or you can direct my comment to those who do have the tube available and free up the limited parking to those who need it. Not to worry coit As I'm also a resident in the Bush I will stick it up on my drive and walk the 4 minutes to the ground
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Apr 14, 2011 15:49:58 GMT
I'm always good for parking because my dad works in the BBC so we can park in there
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Post by blockhead on Apr 14, 2011 15:56:13 GMT
I park on my Drive, get a lift to the station and take the train to Liverpool St and tube it across town, I will be upset if I come home to find some poxy steward clamping my motor.
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 18:03:16 GMT
i park in ealing and walk up the uxbridge rd, it's a faster way to travel than the 207. it also allows me to take in the sights of acton
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Post by blockhead on Apr 14, 2011 18:11:37 GMT
I take in the sights of clacton.
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 18:20:29 GMT
ah clacton, now there's a home from home.
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Post by cpr on Apr 14, 2011 19:19:07 GMT
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 19:35:10 GMT
a nice 40 minute walk, if there wasn't so many pubs cpr! gets a bit boring when you reach acton vale, but picks up again at the adelaide ;D
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Post by cpr on Apr 14, 2011 19:49:34 GMT
a nice 40 minute walk, if there wasn't so many pubs cpr! gets a bit boring when you reach acton vale, but picks up again at the adelaide ;D Someone needs shooting for what's happened to the Askew Arms!!! I'll look out for you as we drive past!
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 19:55:03 GMT
a nice 40 minute walk, if there wasn't so many pubs cpr! gets a bit boring when you reach acton vale, but picks up again at the adelaide ;D Someone needs shooting for what's happened to the Askew Arms!!! I'll look out for you as we drive past! try not to knock me over, i have a tendency to wander into the road.
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Post by cpr on Apr 14, 2011 19:58:00 GMT
Someone needs shooting for what's happened to the Askew Arms!!! I'll look out for you as we drive past! try not to knock me over, i have a tendency to wander into the road. If we do, no taking revenge by chucking rubbish over the hedge of the Adelaide!
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Post by Bushman on Apr 14, 2011 20:08:58 GMT
i park in ealing and walk up the uxbridge rd, it's a faster way to travel than the 207. it also allows me to take in the sights of acton Where do you park in Ealing maude.
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 20:21:46 GMT
i park in ealing and walk up the uxbridge rd, it's a faster way to travel than the 207. it also allows me to take in the sights of acton Where do you park in Ealing maude. at my mums house bman, sort of back of the broadway, in between south ealing and ealing common.
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Post by Markqpr on Apr 14, 2011 20:58:16 GMT
i park in ealing and walk up the uxbridge rd, it's a faster way to travel than the 207. it also allows me to take in the sights of acton I live in Ealing and mainly take the tube from West Acton to White City (the walk from the station to the ground is still one of the greatest feelings ever), the 207 or 607 bus (I'll be looking out for Maude from now on!) and sometimes if I'm lucky, get a lift off Nutta. Being within close proximity to QPR was the second most important consideration when I chose where I live.
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 21:05:52 GMT
i park in ealing and walk up the uxbridge rd, it's a faster way to travel than the 207. it also allows me to take in the sights of acton I live in Ealing and mainly take the tube from West Acton to White City (the walk from the station to the ground is still one of the greatest feelings ever), the 207 or 607 bus (I'll be looking out for Maude from now on!) and sometimes if I'm lucky, get a lift off Nutta. i would love to get the tube, but i have a bit of a phobia problem with underground trains. the walk has become a bit of a ritual for me for many years now. except if i bring the kids, they moan to much so i get the bus to please them. but if you see a chap with the 82 tracksuit top on , give us a hoot of encouragement. ;D Being within close proximity to QPR was the second most important consideration when I chose where I live.
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Post by blockhead on Apr 14, 2011 21:15:04 GMT
I used to live in ealing common.
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Post by Markqpr on Apr 14, 2011 21:16:33 GMT
I used to live in ealing common. And now your an Essex boy! ;D ;D
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Post by Bushman on Apr 14, 2011 21:19:06 GMT
i park in ealing and walk up the uxbridge rd, it's a faster way to travel than the 207. it also allows me to take in the sights of acton I live in Ealing and mainly take the tube from West Acton to White City (the walk from the station to the ground is still one of the greatest feelings ever), the 207 or 607 bus (I'll be looking out for Maude from now on!) and sometimes if I'm lucky, get a lift off Nutta. Being within close proximity to QPR was the second most important consideration when I chose where I live. You cannot be far from the Greystokes Mark.
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Post by Bushman on Apr 14, 2011 21:21:10 GMT
I used to live in ealing common. Where in Ealing Common block?.
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Post by harlowranger on Apr 14, 2011 21:26:00 GMT
I used to live in ealing common. And now your an Essex boy! ;D ;D Yo for the Hoop loving Essexers !
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Post by Bushman on Apr 14, 2011 21:27:41 GMT
And now your an Essex boy! ;D ;D Yo for the Hoop loving Essexers ! Easy Harlow ;D
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Apr 14, 2011 21:35:18 GMT
tony roberts and darren peacock was always in the broadway boulevard in ealing after a home game, and then we took them to a 'nice' club next to acton central station.
i think the phrase 'ealing has the feeling but acton's got the shooters' came from roberts.
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Post by blueeyedcptcook on Apr 14, 2011 21:46:09 GMT
A new club position for Gianni, and no cost for another name badge. Ground Parking. ;D
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Post by coitparkrangers on Apr 16, 2011 2:11:57 GMT
A sort-of Essex Hoop here, Walthamstow was Essex until 5 years before I was born. Supported Essex cricket.
Agreed on the walk from the Tube to the ground. Back in the 80s I'd just get off at Shepherd's Bush and walk along Uxbridge Road then turn down Loftus Road. For our most recent visit we had to pick up the tickets at the office so we walked down South Africa Road, it had a much better feeling than the old route!
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Post by canadaranger on Apr 19, 2011 2:20:54 GMT
Happy trip in on the tube from Michigan. Go State!
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