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Comment on Cassiobury Park Heritage Lottery Fund Bid Consultation by Watford Town Centre (The Parade) Consultation | Philip Gamble: freeg131

Watford Town Centre (The Parade) Consultation | Philip Gamble: freeg131 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:14:57 +0000

[...] architects BDP are behind this latest spruce-up-your-town plan and have set up a blog WhatIfWatford as part of the consultation [...]

Comment on Cassiobury Park Heritage Lottery Fund Bid Consultation by What I’ve been reading online recently | Philip Gamble: freeg131

What I’ve been reading online recently | Philip Gamble: freeg131 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:14:53 +0000

[...] Cassiobury Park Lottery Fund Bid consultation documentation is now available on the Watford Council website. [...]

Comment on Croxley Rail Link – My Thoughts by Phil

Phil — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:23:04 +0000

As with other comments, I think the true benefit of such a scheme would be the possibility of future Chiltern services from Watford out to Aylesbury and beyond. With regards the current plan, I can only really see benefits. Access to Ascot Rd is a short train ride from the town centre instead of a gridlocked crawl down the Ricky Road, which would increase access to the business parks for those who don’t drive (and indeed those who do), plus West Watford would see some much needed investment. Access to Rickmansworth would become much more realistic, even if it DID involve a change at Moor Park. Would also help the case for the Watford Junction redevelopment, as it would become a pretty serious hub.

Comment on Croxley Rail Link – My Thoughts by Bee

Bee — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:05:27 +0000

I think the proposed plans would be good for Watford in the future. It will take some getting used to however progress is necessary as the transport services are not very good especially if you do not drive. This will make getting around Watford much more efficient. I do understand the upset for people living close to the station, hopefully there will be some concession to their requests. I live at the junction of Hagden Lane and Wippendale road and regularly use the Watford met to get into work in London, therefore I would be using the Ascot road station under the proposed plans. There is no doubt that it is a very important service, but the proposed plans seem to benefit Watford overall. I tend to walk around Watford as it is much easier than waiting for buses for 30mins, the bus services also need to be upgraded. Watford is growing economically and we need transport services to support this growth.

Comment on Croxley Rail Link – My Thoughts by Ian Davis

Ian Davis — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:36:12 +0000

This is a great step-forward for Watford and I hope it happens. If residents of Cassio Metro feel that they weren’t awae of the scheme when they bought their flats, perhaps they should take it up with the developers?

I remember an idea from many years ago to have a Hertfordshire Metro – possibly Rickmansworth to St Albans via the Croxley west curve, the new Link and on to the Abbey line. I’d like to see a dual use line with trams from Rickmansworth to St Albans alternating with Met Line trains to Baker Street. Car use in Watford is ridiculous – give people decent alternatives and they will use them.

Comment on Croxley Rail Link – My Thoughts by Rob Moore

Rob Moore — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:02:05 +0000

I am full in favour of the project and can not see a rational objection to the project except understandably from those who live very close to Watford Met.

I have lived in North Watford, Rickmansworth and now Croxley. In addition, many family members and friends live in Harrow and Hillingdon. From all these locations I can see significant benefits of the proposal.

First safety: Wat ford met is not in central Watford it is in a housing estate. I am uncomfortable letting my fiancé walk there from Watford at night.

Accessibility: When I lived in North Watford I had no way of getting to the met line except from walking or getting two buses – it consistently proved impractical . To meet friends in Northwood for example would require two buses and a train (or a 40 min walk) for a 15-20 min journey by car.
Value for money: project provides good value for money for a rail project as it runs down an existing lines. No compulsory purchase, no green field construction and residents will be used to trains at they ran down the Croxley green line well into the 1990’s. – To respond to the question that “in a recession…” I would simply say that this sort of infrastructure development is exactly the sort that will help stimulate economic growth. Creating Jobs in the short term and supporting Watford’s micro economy in the long term.

There are so many other benefits – not least access fo the west coast main line (to Liverpool and Manchester) for those currently on the Met line (without travelling into London)

Comment on You aren’t an SEO Ninja by Keef

Keef — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:36:05 +0000

I still think ‘Search Baron’ is the best job title. But I think for comic effect you would need a pair of flying goggles and a rather spiffing moustache.

Cool blog! Where can I subscribe to your newsletter?

Comment on Pure DAB Tempus 1S Radio – Fix Power Freeze by Philip

Philip — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:31:58 +0000

Hi Tony,

I just checked and the Firmware version on my radio now is 1.1 so it appears I actually downgraded from v1.2 (which must have come with the radio originally) to the version that was on the PURE website!

If you’re still having issues I think it would probably be worth replacing your version 1.1 with the new download if your radio allows you to, perhaps the clean install will overcome the issue.

Comment on Pure DAB Tempus 1S Radio – Fix Power Freeze by Tony Piggott

Tony Piggott — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:13:51 +0000

Hi Philip, I am also having a problem with a Tempus 1S, but my software version is V1.1.
It is also V1.1 on the Pure website.
Can you tell me where you got version V1.2 from??
Thanks
Tony
Wirral

Comment on Croxley Rail Link – My Thoughts by Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:37:26 +0000

I am strongly in favour of this scheme – although retaining Watford as a peak time station. Many people in West Watford would be closer to a station – I accept a handful near the current station would lose out. Watford General Health Campus and Vicarage Rd Stadium would be better served. Although not part of the main plan – this link would facilitate a Chiltern Rail service between Watford Junction and Aylesbury. As for the cost – one of the best uses of money in straightened times is in strategic infrastructure projects. The country (and Watford) needs economic growth and jobs . The cost of this project is miniscule compared to HS2 or widening the M1 all the way to Milton Keynes .