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Catford regeneration update

Transforming Catford October 2014 update

Darren Green, Project Manager

Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

Catford regeneration updateRushey Green Assembly, October 2014

Catford Broadway

Works substantially completed (minor snagging to complete)

New level surface and new lighting, benches and trees

New signs, shutters etc installed to several shops to improve appearance

Catford Broadway now a pedestrian zone – the only vehicles permitted are those accessing private parking or loading/unloading by residents, shopkeepers or market traders

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Catford Broadway

Two-day launch ‘weekend’ in June French Market on Friday, extended

market with some new traders and musicians on Saturday

Markets team running an extended market on last Saturday in the month; more frequent market dates if there is sufficient interest from traders

Acknowledge on-going operational issues (parking, cleaning). Working to align services to address them better and improve enforcement.



South Circular (A205) study

TfL are carrying out a study on traffic and pedestrian movements along the A205 in central Catford

The benefits of any resulting proposals, e.g. potential re-routing of A205 behind Laurence House, will need to be weighed against costs / available funding

Initial high level draft report received from TfL and its findings are currently being reviewed.



Transformation of Catford

The Council is ambitious for Catford’s future.

Support for redeveloping the Catford Centre, Milford Towers and Town Centre remains a priority for the Council.

Market support and interest in Catford from developers, architects and agents is high

Forms part of a wider review of redevelopment opportunities in Catford

Scale of the redevelopment programme is also being reviewed



Transformation of Catford

Retail/shopping world is changing Potential for broader retail ‘offer’ is being

considered• Need to ensure the right balance

between provision of new housing/retail/leisure/public realm is achieved

• The redevelopment approach and strategic direction for Catford (including timetable, procurement strategy, outcome of TfL road study and other transport possibilities) is currently under review.



Bakerloo Line Extension Consultation

• TfL are consulting on proposals to extend the Bakerloo Line from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham and then onto Hayes.

• 2 route options through Southwark borough• Consultation to understand level of public support

and comment on possible routes• The consultation will last until 7 December 2014. • If scheme goes ahead the works could indicatively

begin in 2023 to 2030• For more information, visit local campaign website

www.BakerlooExtension.com


•Tunnelled section from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham, via one of two potential routes.

•Joins existing Network Rail network to Beckenham Junction and Hayes via Ladywell and Catford.

•Option to extend the line further to Bromley town centre.


‘Catford Green’ (former Greyhound Stadium)

Development includes 589 new homes, space for a community area, community gardens and some small shops

Forecast to complete in Summer 2018

Construction work has begun by Barratt Homes. Marketing launch due later this month.

Barratt considering the redesign of later phases

For more info go to www.catfordstadium.info



Catford Broadway ‘Pop-Up’ Cinema

• Delivered by the Catford Society and supported by Catford Constitutional Club; funded by GLA Summer of High Street Fund

• First screening held on 20 Sept. Over 150 people attended

• Taster for Catford Free Film Festival in 2015

• For more info, follow Catford Society on Facebook and Twitter



High Street Projects – Funding Opportunity

• GLA have launched High Street Fund• Up to £20,000 to support projects which enhance use

of high streets and civic space• Bids invited from community groups and individuals.

Specialist support provided by GLA• Further info and online application via GLA website• http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/regeneration/high-

streets/funding-programmes/high-street-fund


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