The online version missed this peach of a quotation from the print edition:
Mayor of Lewisham said:
Lewisham Neighbourhoods Chitter Chatter
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oryx
Sitting on the bok of the day
http://lewishamanticutsalliance.wordpress.com/
There now seems to be a pretty sound broad-based anti-cuts alliance in Lewisham.
Hoping to make the meeting about Crofton Park Library next Monday, and get on their mailing list.
There now seems to be a pretty sound broad-based anti-cuts alliance in Lewisham.
Hoping to make the meeting about Crofton Park Library next Monday, and get on their mailing list.
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
172 to Brockley Rise
hipipol
Peckham Wry
Oh yea - were you looking for some way to use your Loyalty Card without so much travel then???
Months?! For shame- I really dont go into Lewisham Town Centre at all any more!
There seemed to be a a few smaller independent stores which is good news, because they break up the monotony of the 'phoneshop, sportshop, Greggs, phoneshop, sportshop, Greggs' thing Lewisham had going on for the longest time.
Which roundabout are you talking?
There seemed to be a a few smaller independent stores which is good news, because they break up the monotony of the 'phoneshop, sportshop, Greggs, phoneshop, sportshop, Greggs' thing Lewisham had going on for the longest time.
Which roundabout are you talking?
bromley
...isn't as good as Lewisham.
The one near the station, it used to be Victorian terraces (and a Corral) now it's a bit of hilly turf.
Sorry, I misunderstood and thought you were referring to the green over the roundabout by the river
AFAIK the temporary landscaping is going ahead.
AFAIK the temporary landscaping is going ahead.
hipipol
Peckham Wry
Sorry, I misunderstood and thought you were referring to the green over the roundabout by the river
AFAIK the temporary landscaping is going ahead.
Whoever took this pic is v talll and brave, standin in the middle of the road an all
I hope they do leave it as something green and dont stick up some "landmark" ie vile and ugly, building on the site
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
We were just right by Stillness Primary today when it caught fire - we saw all this smoke and saying how it looked like it was ramping up to be a big fire when it just started billowing out with explosions etc. About 10 minutes later loads of fire engines and choppers turned up. I've never seen anything so close before. Just a little before we were actually peering through into the school - it's a lovely old building and our friends' child is about to start there. What a shame - I wonder what happened.... ?
dynamicbaddog
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got stopped by a BBC journalist on my estate today. He wanted to know what I knew about the Surrey Canal Rd station. He said they had just heard that it's now not going ahead cos of the cuts. Mixed feeling about this, don't support the cuts but I also pleased they now ain't going to be digging up Bridgehouse Meadows!
http://bit.ly/cwMeCx
http://bit.ly/cwMeCx
Doesnt this decision mean the whole Surrey Canal/ New Den area regeneration is less likely to go through now? The development is due to go before planning any week now, if it hasnt already.
How can they add 2,500 new units and not provide the transport infrastructure?
How can they add 2,500 new units and not provide the transport infrastructure?
IIRC the orange bits are the parts of the proposed development which have been earmarked for community sports facilities. Renewal Group are the developers.
South Bermondsey Station and Surrey Canal Road Station on the East London Line are central to the viability of the project as far as I can see. Discussed in this blog post.
From there:
South Bermondsey Station and Surrey Canal Road Station on the East London Line are central to the viability of the project as far as I can see. Discussed in this blog post.
From there:
dynamicbaddog
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News Shopper link to the story http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/lewgreen/8369130.NEW_CROSS__Surrey_Canal_Road_station_will_not_get_government_funding/
This is also outside the estate agent near the library in Lewisham Centre.
Noticed this outside the entrance to Hither Green Station- has anyone noticed it elsewhere?
dynamicbaddog
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Could'nt sleep so I've just been out walking my dog round Bridgehouse Meadows, I know it's selfish but I quite like it that we are the back of beyond here. I don't want all these new ''shops, cafes, restaurants'' they were planning
I heartily agree. When these developments are planned they are sold to existing communities on the basis that it will improve what is currently on site. That they too will have a share in the lifestyle they are selling- restaurants, cafes and a pseudo Mediterranean outdoor way of life.
Its bullshit- in Hither Green, when they tore down the old hospital and ripped out ancient trees to build a housing development (large but nothing like the size of the Surrey Canal site) there were supposed to be shops for local businesses and a gym which local residents would receive a discount for.
Four/ five years later, the reality is boarded up retail units, a mini golf centre, a Tesco Express, and very recently a chain dry cleaners. There are already 3 or 4 small supermarkets and 2 dry cleaners within 5 mins of the site.
The developers have recently submitted plans to change the large retail units which have lain empty since the beginning into residential units.
Cllr Mike Egan is gathering local opinion to oppose this and hold the developers to their original plans. Very little has ever been done to advertise the vacant units, they were only ever a sweetner for the planners.
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Valerie Shawcross has released the Minister's letter laying out the decision to cut the Surrey Canal Station funding.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...&sig=AHIEtbTkZ98usGYj3RY-5O1SWSTISpXJVw&pli=1
Its bullshit- in Hither Green, when they tore down the old hospital and ripped out ancient trees to build a housing development (large but nothing like the size of the Surrey Canal site) there were supposed to be shops for local businesses and a gym which local residents would receive a discount for.
Four/ five years later, the reality is boarded up retail units, a mini golf centre, a Tesco Express, and very recently a chain dry cleaners. There are already 3 or 4 small supermarkets and 2 dry cleaners within 5 mins of the site.
The developers have recently submitted plans to change the large retail units which have lain empty since the beginning into residential units.
Cllr Mike Egan is gathering local opinion to oppose this and hold the developers to their original plans. Very little has ever been done to advertise the vacant units, they were only ever a sweetner for the planners.
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Valerie Shawcross has released the Minister's letter laying out the decision to cut the Surrey Canal Station funding.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...&sig=AHIEtbTkZ98usGYj3RY-5O1SWSTISpXJVw&pli=1
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
Lewisham Anti Cuts Alliance
2 mtgs coming up in the next fortnight
Public meeting on the future of Tidemill Primary School on Monday, 6 September, 7PM at the Albany (Douglas Way, Deptford).
and
Anti cuts planning meeting, Tuesday 14 September, 7PM, upstairs at the Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Road.
2 mtgs coming up in the next fortnight
Public meeting on the future of Tidemill Primary School on Monday, 6 September, 7PM at the Albany (Douglas Way, Deptford).
and
Anti cuts planning meeting, Tuesday 14 September, 7PM, upstairs at the Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Road.
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
steam train passing through New Cross this morning
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
I don't know the route sorry.
I found that vid via a link on twitter. I wish I'd been on that platform this morning to see it in person.
dynamicbaddog
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http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/save-new-cross-library.html
Been outside New Cross library this afternoon collecting signatures for the petition.
Nearly everyone stopped to sign, support to stop these library closures is solid.
Been outside New Cross library this afternoon collecting signatures for the petition.
Nearly everyone stopped to sign, support to stop these library closures is solid.
dynamicbaddog
run for your life
LOBBY THE COUNCIL
Joint lobby of Full Council Meeting by all the library campaigns. Meet outside the town hall in Catford 6.45pm Thur 23rd. Bring placards, banners, your voice and loads of friends! (will be finished by 7.30 when you can choose to go into the meeting - a number of library related questions are on the agenda)
Joint lobby of Full Council Meeting by all the library campaigns. Meet outside the town hall in Catford 6.45pm Thur 23rd. Bring placards, banners, your voice and loads of friends! (will be finished by 7.30 when you can choose to go into the meeting - a number of library related questions are on the agenda)
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