Following the round table discussions at our AGM in July, Norwood Forum has been busy collating all the comments we have collected during the first half of this year, these include comments collected from:

• Norwood Forum newsletters
• Norwood Forum social media
• Emails coming into Norwood Forum
• Community engagement stall at West Norwood Feast in June
• Roundtable discussions 'World Cafe' style during Norwood Forum AGM in July.

To summarise the top points made have been:

Bus
Improved reliability, frequency, information, and east/west routes

Stops
More countdowns, shelters, review of bus stops with users

Trains
Return to pre-Covid timetable frequency – general increase in trains, run replacement buses to train timetables, cleanliness

Stations
Prioritise access – step free access and resolve large gaps between trains and platforms, cleanliness

Cycling
More cycle lanes – designed with users, secure parking, cargo hire bike scheme

Walking
Speed limits enforced, clear pavements of rubbish and clutter, improve walking environment, stop e-bikes and scooters being dumped

Access
Stop time restrictions on use of Freedom and 60plus passes, impact of LTNs and CPZs on vulnerable residents/carers/family

Summary
To sum up, everyone wants more frequent, efficient, cleaner and accessible public transport options and a cleaner, clutter free, greener walking environment, with additional cycling facilities as well as cargo bike hire schemes including on estates.

As a community, we also want to be involved in the decision-making processes at local level.

Next stage
We have written to Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader (Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air) asking for a round table discussion to analyse and assess these key issues, specifically:

• What Lambeth strategies align with the community’s top concerns and how can these be progressed by Lambeth, with support from Norwood Forum
• What lobbying (or otherwise) can Lambeth provide for community concerns where Lambeth have no direct responsibility
• As current Vice Chair of the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee, what issues are your top priorities, and how can Norwood Forum support that work, and bring the community’s concerns directly into those London wide debates.

Cllr Chowdhury is overseeing the delivery of Lambeth's 'ambitious Transport Strategy', designed to advance active and sustainable mobility across the borough by reshaping our streets and neighbourhoods in the favour of sustainable modes of travel and is also currently Vice Chair of the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee.

We shall be reporting on progress regularly.
Follow these links to read Part One and Part Two of this campaign