West Norwood masterplan roadshows

Three informal, drop-in travelling roadshows were held at:

• St Luke's mothers and toddlers group, Monday 7 July 2008
• Lambeth Country Show, Brockwell Park Saturday 19 July and Sunday 20 July 2008
• West Norwood Farmer’s Market, Norwood Road, Saturday, 2 August 2008, 10am to 12.30pm.

Hundreds of local people discussed the Future Norwood masterplan proposals and provided valuable information on the facilities needed in the area.

Key issues raised

• lack of quality shops
• crime and safety
• transport issues both congestion and parking
• facilities for the public especially youth
• public realm including the buildings along Norwood Road
• housing
• MDO38 (current B&Q site).

What some people said

• "Too many cheap and nasty shops in Norwood, time to get the quality shops in"
• "“Norwood triangle, people do not feel safe from St Luke’s Church up the High Street"
• "More leisure activities for youth to combat youth crime"
• "Make the most of the beautiful Victorian buildings in West Norwood"
• "West Norwood Library is a great building".