Recent Council and Councillor Liason
As part of our on-going programme, troubleshooting in New Eltham, two of your Councillors met with residents and Council Enforcement Officer, Mr Satti Heir, on the 28th September, for a walk around Footscray Road and Avery Hill Road, looking at issues that frequently arise. The Councillors have actioned the points and Mr Heir has said he would like to take up our open invitation to attend one of NERA’s monthly Committee Meetings. The Councillors will of course be reporting back to us on all items.
Issues raised were:
  • Refurbishment of benches outside the Co-op, and the outstanding action.
  • Unswept gravel deposits in the kerbsides by the pedestrian crossing and in Footscray Road, and the action outstanding.
  • The need to establish actual responsibility for care of the Library grounds, and to monitor its on-going provision.
  • An obscured ‘school’ road sign – a work order has subsequently been issued for the offending tree to be cut back.
  • Congestion/difficulties caused by advertising unit outside the Co-op. It has now been established that although permission was initially turned down, it has been permitted at the Co-op’s appeal.
  • Improvements to the Library noticeboards and seats in the entrance, and the action outstanding.
  • An oak tree in Southwood Park requires attention. The issue has been referred to the Parks Department and progress will be monitored.
  • The whole area of New Eltham crossroads (currently very poor condition) is intended to be resurfaced on 24th October; work is intended to take place between 21.00 and 5.00. Diversion signs will be posted.
  • Mattress dumped outside a shop in Avery Hill Road; a removal order was in place and this has subsequently been dealt with.
  • Rubbish left on pavements by flats above shops. Mr Heir has suggested an audit. This will be monitored.

Among other individual items, the Councillors had been involved in the following planning issues, and reported on the following:

  • Former BP garage, Avery Hill Road; now given short term approval, with conditions (2 years) to operate as a car-wash.
  • STC Licensing: application approved.
  • 182-184 Avery Hill Road, land behind. An appeal for development has been turned down.
  • New nursery entrance at Wyebourne School: a ‘change of use’ permission is needed for this, and this has now been applied for.


New Eltham Residents' Association was founded in 1930. It is a non-political association that looks upon local issues with impartiality and non allegiance. The current chairman is Robin Clark and the President is Clive Efford the current local Member of Parliament (Eltham Constituency).
As a pressure group for the residents of New Eltham we tackle local issues and concerns and liaise with local Council and Parliament.
Issues such as local police monitoring, building development, traffic watchdog and problems and local transport services are just a few of the wide ranging subjects and problems which are dealt with on a day-by-day basis.
The committee comprises local residents, local businesses, councilors and the local MP. The organization rests solely on the efforts and enthusiasm of volunteers and interested residents. Meetings are held once a month.
Annual membership costs only £2.00. To join, send a cheque made payable to New Eltham Residents' Association with your contact details to:
Mr R Clark 194 Green Lane
New Eltham London SE9 3TL

The Association is still looking to fill vacances on the committee and for people to help collect subscriptions. If you are interested contact Robin Clark on 020 8857 2990.




Greenwich to get Royal Borough Status

 

Her Majesty the Queen will officially bestow the status of Royal Borough upon Greenwich on 3 February 2012, as one of the first events to mark the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A weekend of celebration events is taking place in Woolwich, Eltham and Greenwich town centres on 3, 4 and 5 February to mark the declaration of Royal Borough status. There will be all-day celebrations at three locations in Eltham Town Centre, Free activities at Eltham Palace, Tree-planting in Well Hall Pleasaunce, Evening entertainment at the Tudor Barn in Well Hall Pleasaunce, All-day celebrations in Maritime Greenwich and a Musical fireworks display in General Gordon Square Woolwich and more. See the Greenwich website for further details. 

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Village Sign
New Eltham Residents Association has put together all suggestions we have received for the new sign and our conclusion is pretty much as you see above. It is not finalised and we are still open to any representations. If you have any ideas about the sign, please do let us know.
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