Big Bed Project – survey results

Manor House Gardens are very popular with Lee residents, according to our survey. More than two thirds of respondents said they visit the Gardens at least once a week with another fifth going at least once a month.

The vast majority – 82% – said the main attractions are the trees, plants and wildlife. 53% visit the cafe and 26% go for the children’s play facilities. Many people said they use the Gardens for exercise.

90% strongly support or support the project to restore the Big Bed near Manor House Library at the north end of the Gardens. 80% are enthusiastic about the idea of making it an educational experience, especially for children. 60% like the idea of adding a central path to allow visitors to get closer to the shrubs, plants and trees. More than half the respondents said these improvements would encourage them to visit the Gardens more often.

The Survey is still open – it will take you less than a minute to complete.

Leegate latest

New hoardings are being erected around the Leegate site, apparently in preparation for the start of demolition. Concrete blocks and a timber framework have appeared on Eltham Road near the Lee Green crossroads. Several trees on the pavement and concourse are now enclosed inside the cordon.

Full scale hoardings have been erected round the corner on Leyland Road. The Lee Manor Society has asked London Square for an update on its timetable for starting to clear the site, while it awaits the amended planning consent it needs to start building.

The company has over the last month submitted to Lewisham Council its Dust Management Plan and its Construction Environment Management Plan. These are both required by Lewisham planners as part of the developers proposals.

New zebra crossing on Fernbrook Road

The new zebra crossing on Fernbrook Road, at the junction with Manor Lane, is operational. It links up with another new one across Manor Lane. Together they replace the “lollipop” crossing patrol which has been withdrawn.

The two crossings are designed to create a route for schoolchildren from the Hither Green (west) side of Manor Lane to the Lee Manor (east) side.