After pressure from the Sydenham and Forest Hill Societies, Lewisham Council has announced a public meeting for August 21st to explain the proposals for the redevelopment of Forest Hill Pools and Louise House. Read a case study in how not to consult ..

Oystergate – Society Wins Battle for Station Access

Local councillors say what is happening, while our Chair talks about making local assemblies work.

An English Heritage blue plaque is to commemorate Eleanor Marx, daughter of Karl.

The second meeting of the Forest Hill Pools Stakeholder Group took place May 15. Read notes taken by local amenity society stakeholders here

The Society welcomes the Council’s proposals and supports its aims of enhancing the street environment, creating a greater sense of place. Read the full response here

Southern and TfL are putting short term financial considerations and doubtful arguments about revenue loss above passenger convenience and safety. Sign our on line petition here

With more than 1,100 members, the Sydenham Society is the voice of the community in SE26 and the surrounding area. From planning to transport and the environment, we are involved in a wide range of issues that affect local residents in this part of SE London.

Over the last year the Forest Hill Society and the Sydenham Society have campaigned to maintain our current services to and from London after the introduction of the East London Line in 2010. Last year Network Rail proposed services from 2010 suggesting a significant reduction to London Bridge. There were also doubts about off-peak services to Victoria.

However, new information recently received from Network Rail, via London TravelWatch , suggests that as a result of our continued campaign, most of our concerns about their proposals have now been addressed... <continued>