Archive for October 2009
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TfL reviewing 6 local bus services
Transport for London (TfL) has started a review for some of the bus routes that serve our area - and we’d like to hear your views before the deadlines passes in November. There are six routes…
Proposed 20mph zone – Consultation papers
We mentioned last week that many residents in Gipsy Hill have contacted us about the very important issue of road safety. There is a particular problem with speeding traffic, which makes many roads dangerous…
Local Firework Displays 2009
For an exciting and safe fireworks night, this year there will be two public firework displays to the north and south of Gipsy Hill ward. Both are taking place on Thursday 5 November…
A Cinema for Crystal Palace Triangle – Planning Update
There have been developments in the quest to get a cinema in our area. As you will know, a Church has bought the old cinema (and more recently a former Gala bingo hall) site on Church Road…
Upper Norwood Library Campaign
Gipsy Hill Conservative councillors have always been active supporters of the Upper Norwood Library. Recently, they invited Ed Vaizey the Conservative Shadow Arts Minister where he met…
Labour’s Empty Homes Scandal
Another Labour Lambeth Housing Scandal as millions of pounds lost as houses left to rot.
Proposed 20mph zone for Upper Norwood
Many residents in Gipsy Hill have contacted us about the very important issue of road safety. There is a particular problem with speeding traffic, which makes many roads dangerous to cross and unsafe for pedestrians…
Thank you, Herne Hill Volunteers!
We are very grateful for the support from everyone in the Herne Hill community, especially those residents we’ve met along the way who have come out to help us deliver our leaflets.
Old Gala Bingo site: Change of use submission
Andrew has written to Bromley’s Planning Department, objecting to the proposed change of use for the old Gala Bingo site in Church Road. Scores of Gipsy Hill residents have done likewise.
Gipsy Hill Councillors have been working with residents to help bring a cinema to the Crystal Palace Triangle for several months.
A campaign organised and supported [...]
A bridge too far?
Our Labour Councillors seem to think that spending £100,000 on a feasibility study after the council officials have said there is no funding available for the scheme is good value for money!