News
TfL revised bus extension plans now under local consultation
Jun 9th
Transport for London (TfL) have begun a consultation on revised plans to introduce the 255 bus route from Streatham to Balham after objections were raised by residents in the Old Devonshire Road area of the planned new route extension.
In 2009, Transport for London consulted stakeholders and the local community on proposals to extend the single decker 255 bus from Streatham to Balham taking in Weir Road and Old Devonshire Road along the planned route.
New proposals have been submitted for consideration as the plans to extend the single decker bus had been held up while other alternatives were considered and discussions took place between Lambeth and Wandsworth Council senior officers in order to tackle the concerns raised in the 2009 consultation surrounding noise, traffic issues, and parking changes.
Residents now can comment on the new set of adjustments to the route which are mainly focused on Old Devonshire Road with changes to the road layout and the relocation of the bus stop in the direction towards Streatham Hill terminus.
Several alternatives were considered following the previous consultation such as re-routing the bus down to Clapham South however this would increase the cost of the extension and not considered a suitable destination, TFL also considered whether it could run down other local roads but Old Devonshire Road is the favoured route due to the direct link to Balham High Road and the road and parking layout. Changes will be made to the junction with Balham High Road. More >
Community Day Road and Parking Closures on Saturday 11th June
Jun 5th
The Weir Community Day is taking place on Saturday, 11th June, and to ensure the safety of exhibitors, members of the public attending the event, roads and parking closures will be in effect from 10am to 4.30pm.
Closures are as follows:
- Road in front of Quennel House (Closed from between Jewell and Glanville Houses)
- The road and parking spaces in front of Weir House (closed from between West and Olding Houses)
- Parking and Car Park in front of The Weir Link and access from Weir Road to this area.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained during this time only.
Permission granted by Lambeth Living.
Supported by Thornton Safer Neighbourhood Team
Recycling rewards scheme, Recylebank rolled out across Lambeth Estates
May 16th
A new recycling scheme, which has been rolled out to residents who live on Lambeth Housing Estates, will see those who recycle each week awarded points which can then be redeemed for vouchers to spend in local business, cinemas and sports facilities.
Cllr Lorna Campbell, Lambeth Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability, said: “I’m delighted that Lambeth residents are going to be the first in London to benefit from Recyclebank.”
“With residents’ help we have made great strides forward, increasing recycling levels across borough over the past few years, and we are confident that Recyclebank will help us to go even further. This scheme is an important part of our plans to reduce waste costs, boost recycling and make Lambeth a cleaner and greener place to live.” More >
WERA signs community garden prep works contract
May 15th
WERA Chair Dave McEvoy signing the contract with Mike Stockley, Director SSG Landscapes.
Work to the disused area soon to be a new Community Garden has grown closer, following the signing of a contract with SSG Landscapes Construction Ltd who are to undertake the preparation works such as repairing walls, installing the fences and two gates on the site situated on Anfield Close.
Preparation work will commence later this month and continue until the beginning of June 2011 where the damaged walls will be stitched back together in order to make them safe before works to install new metal railings begin within the next few weeks.
The contract signed on the site of the new Weir Community Garden by Chair, Dave McEvoy and SSG Director, Mike Stockley. The contract signing was overseen by Lambeth Landscape Architect Caroline Fraser at the end of last week who will also act as the contract administrator.
SSG Landscape Construction was chosen following a six week tendering process by Lambeth Living and was chosen for its price and reputation of carrying out works on behalf of the council and its ALMO. The highly respected contractor will move onto site to get works underway on the 24th May 2011 as well as carrying out repairs to the children’s play park in the centre of the estate as part of a borough wide park improvement program. More >
WERA Vice Chair leaves association and estate months after being elected.
Apr 22nd
Recently elected Vice Chair, Jamie Speirs has shockingly left Weir Estate and therefore vacated his position as an executive officer, WERA has confirmed. Mr Speirs, 21 was elected as vice Chair at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in February.
It is believed Jamie gave up his home on Anfield Close ‘due to personal circumstances’. Jamie didn’t inform any WERA members of his unexpected departure and now Weir Estate is seeking a new vice chair to fill the position. More >
Estate play park to be closed for up to six weeks due to essential Lambeth Living repairs
Apr 20th
Weir Estate Children will soon be without a play area for up to six weeks as Lambeth Living carry out essential health and safety works to repair the play equipment as part of an extensive cross borough programme to restore safe play equipment to Lambeth’s one hundred and eighty play parks.
All the current play equipment is to be fixed by a Lambeth contractor, SSC who are expected to get repair works underway within the next few weeks. Lambeth Living have assured WERA officers that works will be prioritised after the association raised concerns about it impacting on the Community Day event on 11th June.
WERA has also requested that the soft play surface is also renewed as it has been coming up in areas presenting a trip hazard. The works are being funded from a Lambeth Living health and safety repairs budget. More >
Community Garden blooms ‘this summer’ says WERA Chair
Apr 19th
Long awaited plans to develop a brand new community garden, in a disused area of Weir Estate could be opening its gates within the next couple of months according to WERA’s Chair, Dave McEvoy who has led on the project.
The space in a corner of Anfield Close is being developed to provide a cottage garden feel for Weir Estate Residents, and the local community. A consultation with neighbouring properties provided no objections to the project and now Lambeth Living are carrying out a tender to get preparation works underway such as the removal of the bollards, a self-rooted tree and the damaged wall surrounding the sites dominant larger tree.
There had been concerns from tree specialists as to the extent of the impact on the roots of the big tree should the tarmac be dug up, though appointed designers and environmental and community garden specialists, Touchwood Trees have decided not to remove the tarmac and instead opting to use this as a base. More >
‘FreshView’ returns to freshen up Weir’s repaired exterior railings
Apr 16th
A council project known as ‘FreshView’ which is run by the local authority has returned to Weir Estate and Thornton Ward to paint the estate’s exterior railings.
About a dozen supervised young offenders donned overalls and repainted iron railings surrounding Weir Estate which had been replaced last year as part of co-operated project between WERA and Lambeth Living and the Breyer Group.
Councillors Ed Davie, Diana Morris and Lib Peck talked to the young people and the council staff carrying out the work and thanked them for their efforts in which the art deco boundary railings have been refreshed and given a new coat of paint.
Weir Estate Residents Association chair, Dave McEvoy also joined the group and made a brief speech to pass on the gratitude of local people for the hard work that was making a contribution to improving the area. More >
Police appeal for witnesses following ‘Isolated’ fatal Clapham Park Shooting
Apr 15th
Police were called on Thursday at approx 11:15hrs following reports of a man being shot near to Plummer Road, off Poynders Road SW4.
Detectives from Trident are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Following the shooting of a man believed to now be in his twenties was attended to by London Ambulance Service (LAS) and found the man suffering a gunshot wound to the head. He was confirmed dead at the scene.
An incident room has been opened under DCI Gordon Allison (Operation Trident). Detectives investigating are keeping an open mind as to any motive for the fatal shooting. Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Plummer Road / Poynders Road area between 10:00hrs and 11:30hrs, and who may have seen or heard anything that might assist the investigation. More >
Buses on diversion
Mar 19th
Transport for London Bus Routes 35, 37, 137, 417, 689, 690, N35 and N137 will be diverted from Monday 21 March for 8 weeks because of Thames Water works in Clapham Park Road.
Clapham Park Road will be closed (towards Clapham Common station) because of these works. More >
