Catford's Changing Presentation - Catford Regeneration update

1. Transforming Catford
October 2014 update
Darren Green, Project Manager
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

2. 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
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

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Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

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6. 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.
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

7. 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.
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

8. 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
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

9. 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.
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

10. 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
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

11. •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.

12. ‘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 regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

13. 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
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014

14. 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
Catford regeneration update
Rushey Green Assembly, October 2014