yeknomyeknom Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 There are two buildings getting done up between the Galleon and the CoOp. Does anyone know what might be occurring? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 One - the old bookies' - looks almost ready to open. A worker told me (kind of - he didn't really understand me) that it was going to be a restaurant. One of the buildings getting revamped may be a residential property. I am glad FHR is getting better but lament the crappy, poorly-maintained (but large and full of potential) pavements. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1087325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 That's a good point about the pavements. I've reported it to Southwark. When I've done this previously hey are quite good at fixing issues within 3-6mths. Fingers crossed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1087383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I think that some of the pavement belongs to each individual business, hence the non-uniform nature. I just think a little bit of joined-up thinking or cooperation between the proprietors could work wonders, but it would need a person to drive it forward from the council. I call upon Renata Hamvas to explore (but if she is not the right councillor, I will stand corrected). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1087420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I love that you "call upon her" like a magical entity, a fairy godmother. Hilaire. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1087424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Nigello Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I think that some of the pavement belongs to each> individual business, hence the non-uniform nature.> I just think a little bit of joined-up thinking or> cooperation between the proprietors could work> wonders......or bylaws. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1087466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi, l will look into this and get back to you in 2017. Renata Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1087476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi Nigello, as you thought, the shops are owned and the forecourts do belong to the individual freeholders who are responsible for their maintenance/repair. The pavements and forecourts have been surveyed by the Council and where forecourts are in disrepair, owners have been informed and told what needs to be done to them. The area is not a conservation area and so there isn't a benchmark way the forecourts need to look (they need to be safe though). I can't see owners replacing their paving just to make then look more uniform (it would be at their cost). Where issues with the pavement have been identified this is going to be fixed.ThanksRenata Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1097365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&G Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Renata, can anything be done about the co-op? I am delighted to see they've treated themselves to a new set of fridges (after a visit from the food safety team), but the front is a disgrace? They use blue tarpaulins as some sort of recycling disguise, but I don't think I'm alone in spotting the junk underneath. Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1098437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 THanks, Renata. Could you turn your attention to the cafe, near to the Herne pub, whose front is full of tagging and which has encouraged tagging - I think - on the green, pulldown shutter at the newsagent. It just seems a shame when other businesses are trying hard to give the strip a push that some shops simply CBA to clean themselves up - even if the council is doing it for them at zero cost. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1098472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 OK B&G and Nigello,Renata Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1098486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Anyone had any more news on what businesses might be coming? Lots of work but no clues. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1108603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 one a letting agency Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1108631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Oh bummer. I thought it was just to let. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1108640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DovertheRoad Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I quite like this strip now. It's definitely improving fast. Watsons General Telegraph is a very decent pub too. Had food and beer there recently and was impressed. Nice feel too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1108785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Looks like it is going to be an office after all. Shame.http://www.primelocation.com/to-rent/commercial/details/42978340#zmqT2l6IVHAw00MG.97 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1108786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&G Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Estate agent it is then. Also, the Co-op is due for a mini upgrade (and will be closed for 2 weeks in March), followed by a proper refurb this year. It'll include storage to the rear so those damn crates won't be cluttering the place up... Also, hopefully it'll be wheelchair / pram friendly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1109221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Ooh that's good news re the co op. I am hoping for a little chi chi restaurant like Pedlers on Mr Bao to open locally. Wishful thinking I fear. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1109228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Are cars allowed to park on the (very wide) pavements there? I thought that if there is no dropped kerb, it's not allowed. I have seen them and wondered whether there are exemptions on that parade (near to Dunstan's Road). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1109234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&G Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I don't think so Nigello. Do you mean outside the hairdressers? I see people there from time to time but assumed it was staff. A Mr Bao would be fab..! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1109536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Does anyone know when the co op will be back open? It's been ages and is sorely missed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1117947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbboy Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 It is due to reopen on the 27th Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1117959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Fingers crossed. Thank you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1117969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&G Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Any idea what the newly refurbed shop next to Potager is going to be? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1118013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshio Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I was chatting to the workmen there at the end of the week before last and they were saying it was more likely to be around Weds 29th. If they'd dropped behind schedule that early on in the refurb then I wouldn't hold my breath for it re-opening on time.I hope that they have come up with a good design for the interior, it's my nearest corner shop and I've been suprised how many times I've missed it while its been closed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136327-new-openings-on-forest-hill-road/#findComment-1119079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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