Dear Mr Nix,
I am adding my voice to the concerns already raised by neighbours in Great
Eastern Street, regarding Spencer's proposed work schedule over Christmas.
This year has been taxing for us all on many levels. The Christmas period
should be, of all times, one where a bit more quiet and respect should go
without having to ask for it. Instead, we're faced with the prospect of
continuous noise and an even greater level of intrusion than in the rest of the
year.
I know that works on railways require flexibility. But surely at that time of
the year, especially this year, the flexibility could also take residents'
mental health in account?
Therefore, if there is any way to ensure at least some moments of respite over
Christmas it would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Anne-Sophie Bretonnet66 Great Eastern Street
Le mercredi 2 décembre 2020 à 13:49:27 UTC, Info Quashthetrainwash
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Dear Alex,
I know that you have received several emails about today's flyer posted to
Great Eastern Street residents informing them of continuous works from 8pm 24
Dec to 9am Dec 27. As if no respite over the Christmas period was bad enough,
given that we are all unable to get away makes this significantly problematic.
Further, we are given to understand that such works would have had to be
planned months in advance to be sure of low train numbers and safety on the
site. That we are only hearing about this now, 22 days before the work will
begin, is both injurious and insulting on the part of the contractors and their
clients.
We ask the council to discuss the potential for mitigation of this construction
work with the contractors and their clients. Today we were forced to accept the
prior approval of the train wash. The least the contractors and their clients
can do is act gracefully and allow us to have a quiet Christmas.
Sincerely, Sean Rintel
