Tuesday, March 27, 2007
JUNCTION
HERNE HILL JUNCTION
LETTER TO SOUTH LONDON PRESS
The 20th March SLP carries a report and picture of a small demonstration protesting against the plans to regenerate the Herne Hill Junction. We believe those protests to be misguided and based on misinformation.
The centre of Herne Hill is in serious need of improvement. The key to that improvement is the area in front o Brockwell Park. This has become a notorious 'grot -spot', a cause of major traffic hold-ups, and a danger to pedestrians and cyclists.
For over four years , Lambeth Council, with the support of Southwark Council, has been working with local residents and traders to devise a scheme that will solve the junction's problems. Together , we have developed plans that meet the needs and aspirations of residents, traders, public transport users and BROCKWELL PARK.
It will open up the end of Railton Road to pedestrians, provide a proper link between the Park and the Junction; and Will be a springboard for the regeneration of the whole area.
To provide a narrow slip-road between Norwood Road and Dulwich Roads, a very small amount of land from around the Brockwell Park entrance has to be used. This is essential to free up bus and other traffic movement, make the area safer for pedestrians and cyclists and to provide and attractive and safe entrance to the Park.
The minimum possible are of the Park will be affected. It is currently taken up by broken tarmac, redundant walls, unsightly raised flower beds and a corner of the unused and unlocked toilet block.
Our proposals have the support of local residents, traders and interest groups, as well as Lambeth and Southwark Councillors, Transport for London and English Heritage.
This is a unique opportunity to reverse the decline of Herne Hill centre ; and it must be allowed to go forward.
Yours
John Brunton on behalf of Herne Hill Forum
Cllr. Jim Dickson ( Labour, Herne Hill Ward)
Cllr. Rebecca Thackray ( Green,
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