NEW RAIL FRANCHISE

The rather complicated new franchise for the "Catford Loop" line from Catford Station to Blackfriars and beyond came into force on Monday 23rd March.

Although let to First Capital Connect, services south of Blackfriars are run by Southeastern on FCC's behalf (don't worry you don't need to change trains or driver).

All weekday trains now run through Blackfriars, (some stop at City Thameslink). The majority

Created by John Muldoon Mar 26, 2009 at 10:21am. Last updated by John Muldoon Mar 26.

Bus shelter near junction of Rushey Green and Rosenthal Road

You may have noticed that the bus shelter in Rushey Green just south of its junction with Rosenthal Road was removed over nine months ago.

Cllr John Muldoon raised this at Lewisham Council's Transport Liaison Committee in June. He was told that the shelter had been removed by Transport for London and will be replaced by a Lewisham Council one, provided by JC Decaux. This, however, requires planning permission. He

Created by John Muldoon Jun 11, 2008 at 12:36pm. Last updated by John Muldoon Mar 19.

Rushey Green Time Bank wins Sustainable City Award!

It weights 3.5kgs, it shines, it's beautiful - it is the award that Rushey Green Time Bank won on February 19th:  The City of London 2008 Sustainable City Awards for Access to goods and services by disadvantaged groups.

Created by John Muldoon Feb 23, 2009 at 1:14pm. Last updated by John Muldoon Feb 23.

Notes Home

Created by John Muldoon May 16, 2008 at 10:40am. Last updated by John Muldoon Feb 23.

Blythe Vale locality fund tree

Residents at the west end of the ward may remember that, a couple of years ago, ward councillors used some of Rushey Green locality fund to plant a tree at the junction of Perry Hill and Blythe Vale, next to the pedestrian crossing. At the same time, planters filled with seasonal species in flower were placed on the roadside railings. Sadly, earlier this year, the tree was destroyed through vandalism. The tree has now been replaced, thanks to Lewisham Council's Green Services, and we hope to

Created by John Muldoon Nov 11, 2008 at 1:25pm. Last updated by John Muldoon Nov. 24, 2008.

Secure Stations Scheme

On Friday 8th August, the Rushey Green Ward councillors and MP Bridget Prentice attended the presentation of the Secure Station Award at Catford Bridge Station. This prestigious award recognises the improvements made to the station to make it safer. In particular, the CCTV is now monitored round the clock in real time from Friars Bridge House enabling staff to call for police or emergency service attendance if anything untoward is observed when the station is unstaffed. Yo

Created by John Muldoon Aug 12, 2008 at 4:38pm. Last updated by John Muldoon Aug. 12, 2008.

Councillors' Advice Sessions

The three Rushey Green Councillors have regular advice surgeries for people who live in Rushey Green Ward. If you want to see one of the councillors, come along between 11.00 and 12.00 to the Town Hall on the first, third or fourth Saturday of each month. One of the councillors will be in Room 6, which is next to the Cash Hall.

Created by John Muldoon May 21, 2008 at 10:34am. Last updated by John Muldoon May. 21, 2008.